Vegetable Gardening 101 for Community Gardeners - Spectrum program NEW for April 2018. Register here!
New gardener registration for a 2018 garden plot is NOW OPEN:
Visit the Spectrum registration page, click on "register for programs" and then the Community Gardens tab on the left, where all of the garden locations are listed.
If you prefer to register by phone, call (519) 661-5575 to speak with customer service staff.
If you would like to request an accessible plot or a raised planter bed, please contact us directly by email or phone at (519) 661-5336.
London is home to 15 community gardens located on municipally owned land. Over 500 gardeners are active within the gardens, which are located on green space in neighbourhoods across the city.
Community gardens are a great asset to our city! They provide residents with many opportunities including access to healthy and low-cost food, healthy physical activity, skills enhancement, the development of meaningful relationships and the building cross-cultural partnerships.
To see a map of London’s community gardens, click here.
To access a full list of London’s community gardens, including location and details, click here.
| Community Garden | Available Plots or Full |
|---|---|
| Ann Street | Full |
| Berkshire | Full |
| Blackfriars | Full |
| Carling Heights | Full |
| Dillabough | Full |
| Ed Blake | Full |
| Glen Cairn | 2 plots left |
| Meadowlily | 4 plots available |
| Meredith | Full |
| Nicholas Wilson | 2 plots available |
| Proudfoot | Full |
| Reservoir | Full |
| Riverforks | Full |
| Thames Park | Full |
| University Heights | Full |
2018 Garden Season
Plots are rented on a geared-to-income basis. The rental fee ranges from $15 to $40 for a plot of approximately 150-square feet for the season. Plots may vary slightly in size. Gardeners are responsible for opening their garden plots up in the spring and putting their plot “to bed” in the fall. The City of London Community Gardens Guidelines outlines the gardener’s responsibilities. Please read before you request a garden plot.
Raised bed plots are available upon request. Please contact us for more information.
The fee structure is based on a total combined household annual income of:
| Household Annual Income | Plot Rental Fee | Rototilling Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Up to $15,000 | $15 | $15 |
| $15,001 - $20,000 | $25 | $25 |
| $20,001 - $25,000 | $35 | $35 |
| Over $25,000 | $40 | $40 |
If you have any general questions about community garden, email communitygardens@london.ca
LONDON COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM STRATEGIC PLAN
On September 1, 2015, City Council endorsed the London Community Gardens Program Strategic Plan (2015 – 2019) and the Year One Implementation Plan. The Strategic Plan is attached as a PDF document on this page. (Note: please email to have a hard copy of the 2015-2019 Strategic Plan mailed).