West Ritchie Community Garden
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN for the 2024 season!
Welcome to the West Ritchie Community Garden! We know that green space is hard to access in West Ritchie - the shops are close, but the green space is not! We are so excited to get started on our growing season with you, and offer a calm and green respite from the bustle of the city.
Keep reading for all the garden info, or get in touch directly!
Instagram: @westritchiecg
Location: 79 Ave NW & 101 St NW Edmonton, AB T6E 1T4
We have 26 beds of approximately 2x3 ft. Each application is for one bed.
Each gardener will be assigned a small task to complete throughout the year. One task may have multiple gardeners assigned, so the work can be split up. Most tasks are monthly tasks. A walk-through of each task will be provided at your orientation.
A selection of typical tasks is listed below. In your applicaiton, please select all that you would be able to assist with. We will let you know which task needs you most after your application is approved, and then this task will be yours for the season.
Turn compost: requires some strength
Litter pick-up: requires bending/squatting
Pick noxious weeds: requires bending/squatting
Water edible plants: requires BYOW if water barrels are low
Weed whack common areas: requires mobility
There is an annual fee, which funds our basic maintenance for the year. This fee is reduced if you are already a Ritchie Community League member. If you are allotted a garden bed, you will have 14 days to pay the fee to secure your spot (more information sent if selected).
RCL Member $5
Non-Member $10
Would you like to join our garden committee to help run the garden?
There is a small monthly commitment (1-5 hours) during the gardening season, where you would check in on an area of the garden (ex. composters) and report back to the committee at a monthly meeting.
Let us know!
Instagram: @westritchiecg