Community Crop (Calgary, SW)

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Community Crop In 2007 a loose gathering of new and experienced gardeners built and constructed the South Garden.

Community Crop registered as a non-profit society the following year and by 2012 had expanded to four garden sites. The mandate of Community Crop is to develop community spaces for growing food and increasing biodiversity, beautifications, educational opportunities and community involvement.

03/08/2026

Spring is nearly here 🐰

Hop into your very own garden plot before it’s too late — we still have a limited number of garden plots available at all three of our locations.

If you are looking for a rewarding way to grow your own fresh food, now is the time!

Whether you are new to gardening or have years of experience, we invite you to join our community.

Please email us at [email protected] to secure your space today, as these plots fill up quickly.

We look forward to growing with you this season 🌻

03/01/2026

Get your gloves ready! Registration is officially open for the Community Crop Garden Society 2026 season. Whether you are a seasoned pro or a first-time grower, we would love to have you join us in the soil this year.

Registration Details:

Cost: $48 to register for the season.

Eligibility: Open to both new and returning gardeners.

Availability: Spots are limited and tend to fill up quickly!

We have three beautiful garden sites available this year:

• Currie Booster

• Alternative High

• South Calgary

Growing your own food is a great way to connect with neighbors and enjoy the outdoors. Don’t miss your chance to secure a plot for the summer. Link in Bio 🔗

11/17/2025

Sweeten the Season & Support Community Crop!

Hello fellow gardeners! Our annual Purdys Chocolate holiday fundraiser is officially on!

Treat yourself or find the perfect, easy gift, all while supporting your local volunteer-driven non-profit gardening society, Community Crop! 💚

Funds raised will go directly towards maintenance, supplies, and beautification of our three garden sites in the Marda Loop/Altadore area (South Calgary, Currie Booster, and Alternative High).

• Delicious Canadian chocolate 🇨🇦

• Skip the busy holiday rush!

• Community Crop receives 25% of all sales!

🗓️ Order Deadline: November 24th!

➡️ How to Order:

Visit: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1285133-132128 | Link in Bio 🔗

If you have an account, sign in and use Customer Number 57769 to join the campaign.

New to Purdys fundraising? Click “Join a campaign” and register!

Pick-up is in Garrison Green on December 6th and 7th. Details are on the order form.

Thank you for helping our gardens grow!

11/09/2025

⏰ Reminder: Sunday, November 16th @ the Guiffre Family Library from 3-4:15 PM

Join us to discuss the importance of native plants and pollinators in this time of climate change. We’ll have an experienced guest speaker joining us as well!

Look forward to seeing you there!

06/04/2025

🌿 Take a plant, leaf a donation! 🌿

We’ve got extra veggie starts, herbs, and indoor plants looking for good homes! Swing by our new honor-system plant stand outside the Currie Booster gate — take what you need, leave what you can.

🪴 100% of donations go back into maintaining our community garden and keeping this space blooming for all. We’ll be rotating the stand between our South Calgary and Alternative High gardens — stay tuned for updates!

05/28/2025

🌱 Our plant list has sprouted! Get ready to grow your garden and support a great cause 🍅

Join Community Crop this Friday, May 30th, at the Handmade Market at Marda Loop Community Center from 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM. In exchange for a donation to Community Crop, we’ll be sharing a fantastic variety of plants and seeds.

Nurture your green thumb with beautiful additions like:

Creeping Jenny
Orange Day Lily
Creeping Thyme
Pink Bistort
White Wood Anemone
Wandering Dude
Stonecrop
Johnny Jump-up Violas
Grape Hyacinth
Chives
Lovage
Heirloom Walking Onions
Hens and Chicks
Tulips..and so much more!

Every donation helps our community initiatives blossom. Come find your new favorite plant and help us grow!

📍 Marda Loop Community Center
🗓️ Friday, May 30th
⏰ 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM

04/24/2025

Community Crop has collaborated with BEAU Gardens to offer our garden members the opportunity to take a class on how to plant a successful garden bed.

Join Mirna, from Beau Gardens,on April 29th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm as we kick-off the 2025 gardening season.

This event will be hosted outdoors at Community Crop’s South Calgary Community Gardens (3130 - 16th ST SW) next to the Marda Loop Communities Association.

At a cost of $35 this class really represents great value.

What you will learn 👇👇👇

🌱 How to prepare your garden beds for planting, including soil amendment tips and watering requirements

🌱 How to know when the soil in your garden bed is ready for planting

🌱 What to plant in early to mid-spring and the ideal planting timelines for planting COOL weather crops

🌱 What to avoid planting at this time and ideal planting timelines for WARM weather crops

🌱 Tips on buying quality plants and seeds in Calgary including when to shop to make sure inventory doesn’t run out.

🌱10 Myths About Gardening in Calgary - Debunked!

AND, so much more!

PLUS! All your questions will be answered in real time by an experienced Edible Garden Coach. Community crop members also receive a 15% off discount from the registration fee with the code GROW15

Save your spot by registering at: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=28076174.

03/29/2025

Here’s how to order some delicious chocolate:
If you’ve never purchased from a Purdys fundraiser in the past: visit the following website: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1285133-127748, enter your email address, and click on “Join a campaign”. You will be asked to enter a few details to register, and then will be directed to our fundraising page.

OR

If you’ve purchased from a Purdys fundraiser in the past and already have an account: visit fundraising.purdys.com, sign in, and click on “Join a Campaign”. Enter our customer number (57769), join the campaign, and start shopping!

Once you have completed your shopping, access your cart and pay for your order.
Orders will be available for pick-up from the neighbourhood of Garrison Green (Calgary) or drop-off (in the Marda Loop/Altadore/Garrison Green/Lakeview area), April 11-13.

If you have any questions please email Lisa at [email protected].

03/25/2025

Coming soon! A Purdy’s Fundraiser just in time for Easter! More details to follow!

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Calgary, AB

Website

http://www.communitycrop.org/about.us.html

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