There are two active sites operated by the Nanaimo Community Gardens Society. They are listed under the Our Gardens tab. In addition, there are other community gardens in our area which may be closer to you. Check them out below! Feel free to to send updates or corrections to BLG@ncgs.ca
Other community or school gardens not run by Nanaimo Community Gardens Society
Barsby School Gardens — At the corner of 7th and Bruce Ave. near the tennis courts at John Barsby Community High School. Contact Nanaimo Foodshare, 250-753-9393 or foodsharegardens@shaw.ca
Beaufort Park Community Garden— This garden has 23 rental plots as well as variety of communal growing areas to supplement the personal plot. A set minimum hours working in the community plots is required as part of the annual rental. If you are interested in getting on the waiting list for a plot please contact beaufortcommunitygarden@gmail.com
Beban Urban Gardens (BUGs) — Located at Beban Park. Contact Karen Streeter at the VIEX Show Office at250-390-4245 or email dkstreeter@shaw.ca.
Fairview School Gardens — At Fairview Community Elementary School on 2nd St Contact Nanaimo Foodshare, 250-753-9393 or foodsharegardens@shaw.ca
Forest Drive Gyro Park – A small community garden with 8 raised beds to rent and several communal beds as well. Very pleasant surroundings and a family atmosphere. Email: forestdrivegarden@gmail.com or 250-585-1444
Gabriola Commons — #9-755 Church St. Contact Heide Brown 250-247-8144
Georgia Ave Elementary School Gardens — Contact Misty 250-753-4511; community assistance welcomed.
Ladysmith Community Gardens — 25 allotment beds rented to community members and an area where food is grown for the Ladysmith Soup Kitchen and the Born Healthy Organization. Located at Kiwi Cove Lodge, 5130 Brenton Page Rd.Contact Rita Balboni at 250-245-0070 or lcgladysmith@gmail.com. Find them on Facebook or http://ladysmithcommunitygardensociety.weebly.com/
Parksville Community Allotment Gardens — McVickers St. at the Old Island Hwy at the Shell station and Liquor Store. Contact Annette Dexter adexter@shaw.ca.
Pauline Haarer Garden — along Campbell St. edge of school grounds. Contact Wendy: 250-753-5187. Community involvement welcome.
Pawson Park Community Garden — Administered by the Pawson Park Committee, this raised bed garden is in a small, city-operated Park on the corner of Machleary and Franklyn Streets in the Old City Quarter. Contact Mika at mikareid@gmail.com
Princess Royal Family Centre — 260 Irwin St. Contact Eileen Bennewith (Community Nutritionist, VIHA) 250-755-7855 eileen.bennewith@viha.ca.
Protection Island Community Garden — 173 Colvilleton Trail Contact Jim Harris 250-740-0317 m.e.harris50@gmail.com.
