Grow-a-row

A big green thumbs-up to our local growers.

Know that every donation from a garden makes an impact. When we can add fresh produce to a hamper, we are helping to alleviate hunger with healthy food options. Who doesn’t love getting fresh-from-the-garden vegetables? When you grow-a-row, it makes a difference. Gardening, volunteering and giving back are all great activities for your heart, and your community! 

Some of the produce we see come in from our local gardeners include beets, potatoes, peas, beans, zucchini, tomatoes, lettuce and spinach, onions, carrots and corn.

What will you plant to donate next garden season?

Community gardens

No space? No problem.

The City of Red Deer has garden plots, community gardens or community food forests that are perfect for those wanting to get a little dirt under their fingernails.

Garden Plots: The Garden Plot Program allows participants the opportunity to grow organic food, build a strong community while enjoying our outdoor spaces throughout Red Deer. Applications for a plot as well as a map of city community gardens are available on the City of Red Deer website.

Neighbourhood Community Gardens: The Garden Plot Program allows participants the opportunity to grow organic food and build a strong community while enjoying our outdoor spaces throughout Red Deer. More information and a map of the gardens are can be found on the City website.

Community Food Forests & Orchards: All fruits and nuts grown on parkland are fair game to the public. Please harvest respectfully; leave some for others. Public access and harvest does not extend to other gardening sites including Garden Plots and Community Gardens. The public is not permitted to pick from privately grown annual gardens. A list and interactive map of City Food Forests & Orchards is available here.

Gardening Resources: The City of Red Deer has compiled a comprehensive list of resources for local growers. Here you will find a network of organizations who are committed to sustainable agriculture. You will also find tips and tricks to help ensure that your garden is healthy, productive, and resilient. Check it out!