COMMON ROOTS URBAN FARM
At Common Roots we use gardening to increase community and mental well-being, and to deepen connections between one another, the food we eat, and the environment we share.
Spring 2025: An update from CRUF
We are so happy to share that Common Roots is now a part of the Ecology Action Centre, with the added support of committed partner organizations, including Nourish Nova Scotia, YWCA Halifax, Feed Nova Scotia, United Way Halifax, and JustFOOD Halifax (Halifax Regional Municipality and the Halifax Food Policy Alliance).
Common Roots operates two vibrant urban farm sites – one in Halifax and one in Dartmouth. Both farms have 3 types of gardens:
COMMON PLOTS
The farms have communal seating, gathering spaces, and gardens open for everyone to explore, touch, and taste. Come nibble on haskap berries or sample some fresh herbs!
TEACHING GARDENS
Our teaching gardens are places of learning and growth! Staff and volunteers grow a variety of fresh vegetables, greens, herbs and flowers for sale and donation.
COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS
CRUF’s 240 community allotment plots are rented out or donated to individuals, families and groups to grow food for themselves and their community.
The BiHi Park farm
CRUF BiHi Park is located at the bottom of Bayers Road, across from the Bayers Road Centre.
Established in 2019, we are a vibrant and welcoming community space where all members of the community are encouraged to visit, connect, learn, and spend time. We host a wide variety of programs, including volunteer shifts, group visits, workshops, and community events.
To learn more about our BiHi site, click below:
The Woodside farm
CRUF Woodside is situated on the grounds of the Nova Scotia Hospital in Dartmouth.
Since 2015, CRUF Woodside has used gardening as a way to promote physical, mental, and environmental health. We offer gardening programming with clients at the hospital as well as the general public and aim to create a space for growing food that is both supportive and welcoming.
To learn more about our Woodside site click below:
Stay in touch!
CRUF Woodside
CRUF BiHi
7064 Bayers Road, Halifax