The Ridge Community Gardens
Our hard work is paying off, and what was just the seed of an idea in 2022, is now a reality! Our Ridge League garden committee has been working with the City of Edmonton for the past 3 years, to design, prepare the land, and build two community gardens to be enjoyed by members of The Ridge Community. There are now 18 beautifully built cedar beds at Haddow Park, and 24 beds at Henderson Park.
Our Community Garden Vision
- We are striving to create inclusive, accessible, intergenerational, and welcoming gardening communities within our neighbourhoods.
- We believe the gardens will provide a safe space in which personal, neighbourhood and environmental connections, and well-being will be strengthened.
- It is our hope that the gardens will beautify the neighbourhood, and be a celebration of community collaboration.
- Along with formal learning opportunities, the gardens will provide a means for members to share their knowledge and learn from each other.
- We want to promote gardening as an activity that contributes to a healthy lifestyle by creating and maintaining a beautiful and peaceful space where we can share nutritious food while being physically active.
- We plan to contribute to a cleaner environment through the use of composting and other sustainable conservation practices.
Community Garden Membership
- Gardeners must reside in the Ridge communities of Haddow, Henderson or Falconer Heights, and be a current member of The Ridge Community League.
- Garden plots are free, but there is an expectation that all gardeners will be active volunteers within The Ridge Community League and/or Community Garden. Please visit and read The Ridge Community Garden Membership Guidelines.
- Interested gardeners must apply to the garden committee. Complete the online form:
Plot Allocation and Application for The Ridge Community Gardens
Deadline for Plot Request Applications is April 20, 2025. - A contract will be sent to successful applicants.
Contact Gardens Director: gardens@theridgeonline.ca