COMMON ROOTS URBAN FARM
Common Roots uses gardening as a way to increase community and mental well being; and to foster greater connection and understanding of one another and the environment.
A Spring update
We are happy to announce that Common Roots Urban Farm 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 Urban Farm has two farm sites – one in Halifax and one in Dartmouth. Both sites have 3 types of gardens: Common, Community, & Market Garden Plots. We use the gardens to engage and build community through volunteer programming, skill building, events and more.
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!
MARKET GARDENS
Our market 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
Community allotment plots are rented out or donated to individuals, families and groups to grow food for themselves and their community.
Common Roots BiHi Park
Common Roots Urban Farm 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 opportunities, group visits, hands-on workshops, and engaging community events.
To learn more about our BiHi site, click below:
Common Roots Woodside
Common Roots 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: