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.
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.
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: