St. Andrew's Community Garden

St. Andrew's Community Garden Started in 2009, St. Andrew’s Community Garden in Ajax, ON, Canada is a place for gathering, urban agriculture and growing organic produce. St.

Our 20,000+ foot space is managed by a volunteer committee, but kept beautiful by the dedication of its membership. Andrew's Community Garden is a 20,000 square-foot space available to Ajax residents who wish to grow their own fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The garden is managed by a volunteer committee, but kept beautiful by the dedication of its membership. For membership information, please contact [email protected]

Hello SACG gardeners!It’s time to come out of hibernation. Our SACG Spring Meeting is on Saturday, April 11th at 11am at...
03/13/2026

Hello SACG gardeners!

It’s time to come out of hibernation. Our SACG Spring Meeting is on Saturday, April 11th at 11am at the Seniors Centre.

Please join us there to hear more about the upcoming season and hand in your 2026 Gardener License Agreement!

End of Season Updates for SACG! Check your email for further details 👇🏻-Get your plot fees in by November 30 to avoid re...
11/10/2025

End of Season Updates for SACG! Check your email for further details 👇🏻

-Get your plot fees in by November 30 to avoid releasing your plot
-Thanks for your food bank donations in 2025; no more will be accepted by SACG
-Sheds will be locked as of November 16
-New Garden Committee has been announced:
Plot Coordinator: Shane Togawa
Chair and Communications Coordinator: Maia Norman
Vice-Chair and Volunteer Coordinator: Melissa Beynon
Treasurer: Heather Hunt
Maintenance Coordinator: Jim Marchand
Secretary: Kyla Paonessa
Events Coordinator: Michaela Phillips
Food Bank Coordinator: Stafford Hemans

We’re looking forward to reconnecting with all of you at the garden in 2026!

Today was a productive maintenance day: volunteers weeded and mulched common areas, and helped with cleanup for plot mem...
09/27/2025

Today was a productive maintenance day: volunteers weeded and mulched common areas, and helped with cleanup for plot members in need of support due to health issues or other challenges. Thank you to all who attended!

A special thank you to SACG member Galina who grew several food shrubs and plants from seed, and led their planting on the South end of the garden today. Thank you Galina!

🌱FREE Seed Saving Event in Ajax this Sunday!This Sunday September 28 from 10am-12pm, Toronto and Region Conservation Aut...
09/25/2025

🌱FREE Seed Saving Event in Ajax this Sunday!

This Sunday September 28 from 10am-12pm, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) will be delivering a free Seed Saving Workshop at St. Andrew's Park in Ajax.

If you are interested in participating, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please register before the day-of at this link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seed-saving-and-collection-workshop-st-andrews-park-tickets-1739346374829

Participants will learn about the seed collection and saving of many native plants. After a short talk/presentation, participants will go around the pollinator garden collecting seeds. Participants will be permitted to take home the seeds they harvest.

Looking forward to seeing some of you there!

It’s high time to beat the birds at picking highbush cranberries (Viburnum trilobum)!Highbush “cranberry” isn’t really a...
09/17/2025

It’s high time to beat the birds at picking highbush cranberries (Viburnum trilobum)!

Highbush “cranberry” isn’t really a true cranberry at all, but is actually a plant native to our area in the honeysuckle family with a similar vibe to the lowbush cranberry (true cranberry) that we all know and love. Our large highbush cranberry shrub is located at the south centre edge of the SACG plots.

Highbush cranberries are very tart raw, but are traditionally used across cultures for making into sauces, jellies, and other delicacies with a generous helping of sugar.

September’s SACG newsletter is out!Here are some highlights-please consult the full email for further information!
09/05/2025

September’s SACG newsletter is out!

Here are some highlights-please consult the full email for further information!

09/05/2025

Hello SACG Community,

September’s newsletter is now out! See your email for more details.

Highlights this month:
🥗 SACG Potluck: Saturday September 13, 3-5PM
🗓 AGM New Date: Saturday October 25, 2025, 11AM-1PM
💪🏻 Maintenance Day upcoming on Saturday, September 27 at 9am. Last maintenance day for the year will be Saturday November 1, 2025
🙋 Open Committee Roles for 2025-2026: Maintenance Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Treasurer, and Chair
💦 Water Barrels: Sign up to help fill water barrels on an as-needed basis
🌾 Plot Switches: Want to downsize, change or relinquish your plot? Let us know
🚚 No bulk dirt purchases will be arranged this year. Mulch is currently available at the plot for your use!
🫂 Volunteer Hours Reminder: All eligible plot holders must complete 6 hours of volunteer work and participate in one maintenance day each season.
🥕 Food bank donations: Sundays & Wednesdays, place in the South shed
🚮Garden waste: Take all weeds and debris home, no dumping in pollinator gardens or garbage bins.

Our lovely food bank volunteer, Lisa, shared this photo of yesterday’s donations to Hope Church & Community Services!Yes...
08/12/2025

Our lovely food bank volunteer, Lisa, shared this photo of yesterday’s donations to Hope Church & Community Services!

Yesterday, TSA Hope fed over 50 people in need lunch. They enjoyed SACG’s tomatoes and lettuce and sandwiches, and the zucchini in muffins and soup!

Please remember to donate anything you can on Sunday and Wednesday evenings in the main shed. On Mondays we donate to The Salvation Army HOPE Ajax and Thursdays to Southside Worship Centre ❤️🙏🏻

Seeing the impact of donations are what make all our labours worth it for the broader community! Let’s remember to be a true “community garden” 🎉

Seeing our twice-weekly food bank run bounty, donated by devoted food bank plots and other gardeners, always brings so m...
08/02/2025

Seeing our twice-weekly food bank run bounty, donated by devoted food bank plots and other gardeners, always brings so much joy and gratitude ❤️🙏🏻🌱

Donations are accepted in the tool shed Sunday and Wednesday evenings! On Monday mornings we donate to Salvation Army Ajax and on Thursdays to Southside Worship Centre ☀️

🌿 SACG August Updates! 🌿Here’s what’s happening in our garden community:🗓 Fall AGM: Save the date - Sat Nov 1, 2025🥗 Pot...
08/01/2025

🌿 SACG August Updates! 🌿
Here’s what’s happening in our garden community:

🗓 Fall AGM: Save the date - Sat Nov 1, 2025
🥗 Potluck: Join us Sat Sept 13, 3–5PM
🙋‍♀️ Committee Roles Open: Maintenance & Volunteer Coordinators
🎨 Stone Painting Recap: 20+ members joined!
🌾 Plot Switches: Let us know if you want to change or downsize
💧 Water Barrels: Use mindfully + sign up to be a backup
🫂 Volunteer Reminder: 6 hours + 1 maintenance day required
🥕 Food Bank Donations: Sundays & Wednesdays in the south shed
⚠️ Safety: Keep paths clear & don’t harvest from others’ plots
📚 Garden Cookbook: Send us your recipes & photos!

💌 Full newsletter in your inbox. Questions? Email us anytime.
Let’s keep growing together! 🌱

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46 Exeter Road
Ajax, ON
L1S2J8

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