Urban Roots London

08/30/2026

We are gathering recipes to create a cookbook focused on connecting with our community through food.

We are looking for recipes that incorporate Urban Roots produce to make the most of the season.

Whether it's a favourite family recipe, a cultural staple or a quick and easy weeknight dish, we would love to share it!

Submit here: https://forms.gle/CjKjBtowfWubVJyU6

08/28/2026

LUSO has been in partnership with Urban Roots London for three seasons. Together, we provide opportunities for high school students to fulfill their volunteer hours and connect with nature while enhancing food security in our community.

Through the Youth Organizing Leadership Opportunities (YOLO) program, students can connect with Urban Roots and participate in volunteer sessions at the Siloam garden site. Every Friday, students show up to the garden to help w**d and water the beds. Students come together from different schools, backgrounds and experience levels. What they all have in common is curiosity, a passion for working in nature and a desire to learn more about growing food. They reflect that it is hard work, and they expected more planting, but they have learned that the core of agriculture is maintenance. The tedious but necessary tasks that allow the plants to grow and thrive. They keep showing up because they like the work we do, and they appreciate the opportunity to get experience working in agriculture.

Since 2024, students have showed up to help maintain the Siloam bed for a cumulative 40 hours. With the help of these students, Urban Roots has increased the productivity of the Siloam garden site and distributed more produce to more people every year. Big thank you to LUSO and the dedicated volunteers who have helped us distribute more affordable, local and organically grown produce to our community.

Interested in having your youth group/student class come volunteer at Urban Roots? Reach us at [email protected]

08/26/2026

Save $5 on premium garden soil and support Urban Roots London at the same time 💚

Use code URBAN26 at checkout, and not only will you save $5, $10 from your purchase will be donated back to help us grow fresh, local food for the community.

We are a bag drop-off location too! You can drop them off at the farm in the Big Yellow Bag container and help us raise another $5 per bag!

✔ Free delivery right to your driveway
✔ Clean, weatherproof bag
✔ High-quality, all-natural soil & mulch

Order here: https://bigyellowbag.com/orders/new

08/24/2026

Three local favourites, one refreshingly unique brew. Cucumber Mint Sour Beer!

We're excited to share our collaboration with London Brewing and Common Ground Farm: a crisp, refreshing Cucumber Mint Sour that celebrates locally grown ingredients and community partnerships.
Bright cucumber, fresh mint, and a perfectly tart finish make this the ultimate summer sip.

Available now at the London Brewing taproom or order online while supplies last. Cheers to supporting local, from farm to glass!

Order Here: https://www.londonbrewing.ca/product/cucumber-mint-sour/

08/17/2026

08/02/2026

Due to the weather, today's Farmgate Market and Drop-In Volunteer Session have been cancelled.

We look forward to seeing you back at the farm at our next Wednesday market and volunteer day!

Thank you for supporting Urban Roots London as we continue growing fresh, healthy, connected communities.

07/19/2026

Due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke, we have made the decision to cancel this Sunday's Farmgate Market and drop-in volunteer hours. It is also a sobering reminder that the impacts of climate change are not distant.

At Urban Roots, we believe caring for our community also means caring for the land. Building resilient local food systems, restoring ecosystems, supporting sustainable agriculture, and advocating for meaningful climate action are all deeply connected. Healthy communities cannot exist without a healthy planet.

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the devastating wildfires, including the communities who have been displaced and those on the front lines fighting these fires. Together, we can continue growing not only food, but hope, resilience, and a future rooted in climate justice.

07/17/2026

🍅🥕 Share a recipe. Share a story. Build community. 📖💚

We're creating a community cookbook filled with delicious, seasonal recipes made with fresh ingredients from Urban Roots London, and we'd love for you to be part of it!

Whether it's a treasured family recipe, a cultural favourite, or your go-to weeknight meal, we would love to feature your dish in our cookbook. Together, we'll celebrate local food, honour the diverse flavours of our community, and inspire others to grow, cook, and share fresh food.

🌱 Submit your recipe and help us create a collection that tells the story of our community, one meal at a time. https://forms.gle/UiM9tCMhQTGdLxTE9

07/15/2026

Still working on your summer garden? Use our code URBAN26 to save $5 on every bag of soil or mulch you order from !

♻️ And when you're done, return your empty BigYellowBag to our main farm at 21 Norlan Ave. For every returned bag, Urban Roots London receives a $5 donation to support our community growing efforts.

Order Here: https://bigyellowbag.com/orders/new

Let’s Give & Grow together! 💚

07/13/2026

Tomato lovers, this one's for you!

Our tomato harvest has been incredible this season, and we have plenty to share!
We're selling fresh, beefsteak and Roma tomatoes in bulk:
$40 per bushel
$20 per half bushel

A bushel of tomatoes is perfect for:
Making homemade pasta sauce
Canning whole tomatoes or salsa
Cooking up tomato soup
Preparing bruschetta or fresh pico de gallo
Making pizza sauce
Sharing with family, friends, or neighbours

Send us a DM or email [email protected]

There's nothing quite like preserving the taste of summer to enjoy all year long!