“Before I participated in the collective gardens, I did not feel I was a part of the neighbourhood community, but after I participated for a few years, I know more people in the neighbourhood and feel more connected and happier living here.”
COLLECTIVE GARDENS
By joining, you can:
- Learn and share gardening knowledge with support from The Depot’s experienced team
- Take home fresh, nourishing food
- Try new produce
- Build friendships, connect with others, and contribute to your community
Garden locations
- St. Thomas Garden: 6897 Somerled
- Westhaven Garden: West Broadway/Harley
- Fielding Garden: Fielding/West Hill
- Cantaloup Garden: 4335 Hampton
- Phoenix Garden: 5035 Maisonneuve West
Ways to participate:
- Weekly commitment: Join a collective garden for the full growing season (April - October)
- Flexible options: Volunteer or drop in when you can
Eligibility:
Contribution:
Please note, this program is heavily subsidized, so it can remain open to everyone. Over 26 weeks, participants receive access to produce, garden space, materials, and staff support at a true cost far above the $10–$400 registration contribution. If you’re able, choosing a higher contribution helps ensure others can take part. If you cannot pay, please speak with a staff member — no one is turned away due to lack of funds.
COMMUNITY GARDENS
Garden locations
- St-Raymond Community Garden: At 5605 Upper Lachine, behind Habitations St-Raymond
- NDG Community Garden: On Royal Ave. between Terrebonne St. and Monkland Ave.
- Rencontres Community Garden: At the corner of Botrel St. and Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Ave.
- Châteaufort Community Garden: At the corner of Darlington Ave. and Van Horne Ave.
- De La Savane Community Garden: In Parc de la Savane, near Paré St.
By joining, you can:
- Grow your own fruits, vegetables, and herbs
- Learn gardening skills with support from The Depot’s team
- Connect with neighbours and share knowledge
- Enjoy time outdoors in a welcoming community space
Eligibility:
You must live in Montreal. If you live in another municipality (e.g., Côte-Saint-Luc), please check their local programs.
How to join the waiting list:
Community gardens are very popular and wait times are long (5–9 years). To add your name to the waitlist, either:
- Download the Waitlist Form and email the completed form to jardins.communautaires@depotmtl.org
- If you are unable to complete the form and email it, you can come to The Depot during office hours, and a staff member can help you complete the form
We’ll contact you when a plot becomes available. Please keep your contact information up to date.
Want to start gardening sooner?
ÇA POUSSE!
Through Ça Pousse!, students:
- Learn hands-on gardening skills
- Explore how the food system works and why it matters
- Strengthen their connection to food, nature, and the environment
- Build critical thinking about food and sustainability
Eligibility:
Partner schools:
- École des Cinq-Continents
- École Judith-Jasmin
- École Mackay Centre
- École Marc-Favreau
- Saint-Monica
- École Saint-Luc
GARDEN RESOURCES
- Gardening Skills Workshops: Seasonal sessions to help gardeners of all levels build knowledge and confidence.
- Train-the-Trainer Workshops: Supporting teachers, community leaders, and partners to run their own garden programs.
- Partner Support: Offering hands-on guidance, materials, garden access, and resources for schools and organizations.
See below for upcoming workshops. If you are in need of partner support, please use the contact form.
VOLUNTEER IN THE GARDENS
Grow with us this season! The Depot is looking for volunteers to help grow seedlings and food for our garden and food access programs. Join us to get your hands in the soil, learn more about gardening, and help grow fresh food for the community.
cantaloup greenhouse
Help us grow seedlings for our collective gardens and learn skills like seed starting, plant care, fertilizing, and potting up.
- YMCA Park on Royal Avenue
- Mondays & Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 PM
- Flexible weekly watering support also needed during the summer
- We generally ask volunteers to commit to a 6-week period, but drop-ins are also welcome
- Use the contact form on this page to share your interest
WESTHAVEN GARDEN
Help us create a small production garden to grow fresh produce that The Depot can redistribute to the community. Volunteers help with planting, weeding, pest control, harvesting, and more.
- Corner of West Broadway and Harley
- Mondays, 5:00-7:30 PM
- Flexible weekly watering support also needed during the summer
- We generally ask volunteers to commit to a 6-week period, but drop-ins are also welcome
- Use the contact form on this page to share your interest
GET IN TOUCH
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Westhaven Good Food Markets
Register for the Collective Gardens
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