About CRUF Woodside
Common Roots Woodside is an urban farm located on the grounds of the Nova Scotia Hospital, a mental health and addictions hospital. Established as a shared community space, the farm is a place where people can connect with the land, grow food, and spend time outdoors in a supportive environment.
We aim to nurture physical, mental, environmental, and community wellbeing. For us, a healthy community is one where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and valued.
The farm offers skills-building and volunteer opportunities focused on growing vegetables, alongside hands-on programming with hospital clients. Food grown on site is shared with clients, staff, and the surrounding community, helping to increase access to fresh, healthy produce.
Teaching Garden
The teaching garden is where we grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, and greens using ecological practices, and where most of the hands-on learning happens. Volunteers often help with planting, weeding, watering, and harvesting here.
What we grow is shared through the Free Food Pantry, with volunteers, and in on-farm programs.
Get a Garden Plot
Interested in growing your own food at CRUF Woodside? Our community garden includes over 100 4’x12’ plots, along with several raised, accessible beds. Plots cost $30 for the growing season, with subsidies available upon request. Water and tools are available on site at all times. To join our waitlist, email nicola.nemy@ecologyaction.ca.
Volunteer
Want to get your hands dirty and spend some time in the sun? We’d love your help in the garden! We offer drop-in volunteer shifts throughout the growing season, mostly during weekday daytime hours.
To learn more or get involved, contact nicola.nemy@ecologyaction.ca.
Thank you to Hannah Grace for taking the photos on this page.