Glenwood Drive Community Garden
The Community Garden is a place of beauty, fellowship and peace for growing, learning, eating and having fun.
Our Roots
The Glenwood Drive Community Garden is a shared space for all who enjoy the beauty of nature, growing their own food, or just getting their hands dirty!
Located behind the church, the garden first opened in 2013 with about a dozen families from the church and surrounding community growing food, flowers and friendships together.
In the Spring of 2014 a significant expansion was made to the garden including the installation of a deer fence surrounding the entire half-acre area, some accessible raised beds, and a lot more gardeners.
We have close to 50 plots including raised beds for accessibility and an average of 30 families gardening.
“We found that the soil was quite healthy for growing our vegetables. The deer fence was great and it was fun to be able to talk with other gardeners while we were weeding.”
- Shannon Fougere and Sue Giles, Community Gardeners
How to Apply
Any member of the community is welcome to rent a space - see our application form to apply.
Fees for this year are $20 for each 10’x10’ plot. Forms and payment can be sent to:
Garden Coordinator
Lia Alkema
68 Beechwood Drive,
Truro NS B2N 1R6
Many Hands…
Welcome to the Glenwood Community Garden!
Opening Ceremonies: 2013
Spring Work Party: putting up the 8ft high deer fence.
Many hands make light work!
Taking a Break: Enjoying neighbours and friends!
Getting ready for Spring in the greenhouse.
The garden encourages biodiversity. The flowers and butterflies and bees make it all the more beautiful.
In the last few years we've been adding a lot of raised beds, making the garden more accessible.
Soon-to-be Monarch butterfly!
Monarch Butterfly Garden!
Bluebells in the spring, behind the garden.
Pancake Breakfast kitchen crew. So much fun!
REALLY big turnip!
Deer - on the right side of the fence!
In the News
Sowing Seeds of Community in a Pandemic
Diaconal Ministries Canada
January 21, 2021
Community Garden open for second season
Truro Daily News
May 23, 2014
Community Garden officially open
Truro Daily News
August 12, 2013
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