Community gardens

Community gardens give new life to areas that have not been cared for and are a good way for tenants to stay active while engaging with others in the community. We encourage the growth of community gardens by providing information and resources to residents.

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    Community gardens

    Community gardens help people eat well and feed people who are hungry. They can help people learn about nutrition and other issues related to food security.
    Community gardens are also spaces where people work together. They give new life to areas that have not been cared for and are a good way for residents to stay active while engaging with others in the community.

    We encourage the growth of community gardens in our communities by providing information and resources to residents. There are more than 100 community gardens across the city!

    If you would like to join or start a community garden, please contact your local Community Services Coordinator (CSC). If you are not sure who your CSC is, call our Client Care Centre at 416-981-5500 and they will help you find the right person.

    Interim policy

    Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) has developed an interim policy and procedure that covers conditions and expectations for tenants and tenant-led groups to start and/or participate in community gardens on TCHC property. Visit the Tenant Policies page to view the interim policy and other helpful resources.

    Upcoming policy consultations

    We are updating the Community Garden Policy. As part of this update, we are partnering with Toronto Urban Growers to hold a series of virtual and in-person consultations to get tenant feedback on best practices.  

    • Virtual consultations on Zoom:  
      • Tuesday, August 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 
      • Wednesday, August 27 from noon to 2:00 pm. 
      • Thursday, August 28 from 10 a.m. to noon 
    • In-person consultations will be held September 10, 16, and 17. Locations and times to be determined. 
    • Online survey: We will also be opening a feedback survey from August 29 to September 18. You can register now to have the link sent to you when it is live.   

    To register, you can fill our form out on Cognito or fill out the form embedded below.  

    Community garden consultations registration form

    Our conservation initiatives

    To learn more about Toronto Community Housing's green initiatives, including conservation tips for residents and staff, visit the Conservation page.

    Community gardens around the city

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