Supporting local food is good for the environment and local economy. Grow vegetables in your backyard, in planters on your balcony or by participating in a community garden. You can also support the local agri-tourism industry or visit a local farmers' market.
Community Gardens
Growing an edible garden allows you to enjoy a healthy, inexpensive, all-ages friendly outdoor recreation activity with the added value of fresh, fully ripened, tasty and nutritious fruit, herbs and veggies. The City has a popular community garden program that has been expanding at every opportunity. People can apply for either ground based or raised accessible plots. To learn more and apply:
Visit our Community Gardens web page.
Local Farms and Markets
Halton Region has a number of farms and markets where residents can purchase or pick their own fruit and vegetables. Check out the Simply Local - Halton's Farms web page for more information.
Burlington's farmers' markets include:
Local Food Resources
Backyard and Container Growing Resources
- Companion Planting Chart - Natural insect repellent tips
- Growing Edible Flowers
- How to choose the best bee plants for your pollinator garden
- How to Start Outdoor Winter Seed Sowing
- Local Food Recipes
- Organic Pest and Mildew Management
- Seasonal Planting Strategy at a Glance
- Seasonal Vegetable Planting Guide
- Soil Food Web
- Tips for Starting Seeds - Early Spring Planning
- Tomato End Rot- Causes & Treatment
- Vegetable Seed Starting Dates
- Wood Ash Benefits in Gardens
- Worm Castings
