Kingston East Community Garden

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A series of vegetable garden beds with people planting and harvesting. Text says, "Community gardens."

The Kingston Community Garden Network was established by the City of Kingston in collaboration with partner groups to support the creation of new community gardens on public or private lands, and to assist with the retention of existing community gardens in the city. The current network of community gardens includes space for allotment plots (your own personal garden plot), tasting gardens, donation gardens, and training gardens. In accordance with the City’s Community Gardens Policy, public engagement is required prior to a permit being issued.

Before offering feedback, please consider reviewing the City's Community Garden Policy.

What is a community

A series of vegetable garden beds with people planting and harvesting. Text says, "Community gardens."

The Kingston Community Garden Network was established by the City of Kingston in collaboration with partner groups to support the creation of new community gardens on public or private lands, and to assist with the retention of existing community gardens in the city. The current network of community gardens includes space for allotment plots (your own personal garden plot), tasting gardens, donation gardens, and training gardens. In accordance with the City’s Community Gardens Policy, public engagement is required prior to a permit being issued.

Before offering feedback, please consider reviewing the City's Community Garden Policy.

What is a community garden?

Community gardens provide a shared space for a group of residents or a community organization to grow and harvest produce, flowers or native plants. The City accepts applications for community gardens to be built on municipally-owned lands to help residents and local non-profits establish community-led garden projects in parks and greenspaces.

Community gardens create a healthier, more livable community by helping residents grow food and build relationships with neighbours. Community gardens are open to all residents and are guided by the following principles:

  • Walkable – Used and enjoyed by those who live in the community.
  • Inclusive – Welcoming gathering space open to everyone.
  • Community-led – Designed for the community, by the community.

Project background

During the construction of the Kingston East Community Centre, City staff were approached by members of the community and local non-profits asking if land could be set aside for the development of a community garden. It was determined that the greenspace on the east side of the building would be a suitable location for a community garden.

The creation of the garden will begin in the summer with the installation of three raised beds.

The garden has been sponsored by Mike Lee Desjardins Insurance and will be named the Mike Lee Desjardins Insurance Community Garden.

The proposed garden will be located northeast of the Kingston East Community Centre in a grassed area east of the road leading to Grenadier Drive. The three raised garden beds will be 16 ft by 4 ft, with four feet between each bed to allow space for planting and harvesting. A pathway will be built in the centre of the garden area, with three more raised beds on the other side to be added in the future.

Volunteers needed

Once established, the garden will be community-led! The City is looking for community members interested in overseeing the operations of the community garden.

Those interested can provide their contact information through the survey.

We want to hear from you!

You are invited to take part in the public engagement process on the development of the Mike Lee Desjardins Insurance Community Garden located at the Kingston East Community Centre. The objective of this engagement is to:

  • Provide background information on the benefits of community gardens and operations.
  • Let residents know how they can participate in the establishment of and become a member of the community garden.
  • Recruit a volunteer garden coordinator.
  • Provide residents with an opportunity to ask questions and voice their support for or concerns about the community garden.

Have your say

  • Before July 7, complete a brief survey to share feedback.
  • To complete the survey by phone or to request a paper copy, call 613-546-0000.
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Kingston East Community Garden

    During the construction of the Kingston East Community Centre, municipal staff were approached by members of the community and local non-profits asking if land could be set aside for the development of a community garden. It was determined that greenspace on the east side of the building would be a suitable location for a community garden.

    The establishment of the Mike Lee Desjardins Insurance Community Garden will begin in the summer with the building of three raised beds.

    Once established, the garden will be community-led, therefore, the City is looking for community members interested in overseeing the operations of the community garden.

    Survey closes July 7 at 4 p.m.

    All information received will be compiled and considered by staff for use under the purposes of this site. Information will be collected and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and other relevant privacy legislation. All comments made on this site are available to the public and may form part of public records.

    Consultation has concluded.