The Township of Esquimalt in partnership with the Esquimalt Community Garden Society have 34 garden plots located in Anderson Park.
Location
Anderson Park is located at 835 Colville Road (Colville Road at Carrie Street), across from Esquimalt High School.
Application Process
Please email to express interest.
Plots and Volunteers
Plots have an annual membership fee of $50 which covers the basic expenses of maintaining the garden, such as water availability, pruning and insurance. Subsidies are available for low income families and individuals.
The Society evaluates and selects members according to the following criteria:
- Esquimalt resident.
- Reside in an apartment building or renter in a house and does not have access to a yard.
- Living radius to the garden.
- Willingness to volunteer - which includes that the plot owner agrees to share responsibility with other members in the general up-keep and maintenance of the garden and participate in some public events (times are flexible).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a fee for a garden plot?
The annual membership fee is $50/plot.
What is the membership year for me to use the plot?
The membership year runs January 1 to December 31. Please note membership fees are not pro-rated.
If all plots are full, can I add my name to a waitlist?
Certainly! Please email the Esquimalt Community Garden Society to learn more.
Workshops & Resources
Please check back as new workshops are added.
Policy Document
Please click here to view the Community Gardens policy.
Contact
Esquimalt Community Garden Society Email
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/ESQGardens
