Welcome
The Nepean Allotment Community Gardens were created in 1991. We are one of the largest community gardening sites in Ottawa, Ontario, with around 250 plots and more than 200 active gardeners.
We have three types of plots available for lease from May through October each year:
Explore the garden
We are located at 239 Viewmount Drive in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. When visiting, please be respectful of our gardeners by not touching any of the plants.
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Rates
- Annual plot: $50
- Perennial plot: $30
- Raised bed: $30
- Locker: $5
Seniors (65+) get $5 off on all plots. Rates are per plot per year.
Services
Water Access
32 water stations throughout the garden, each equipped with two faucets for convenient watering. Gardeners must bring their own hose.
Spring Tilling
Annual plots are tilled each spring before the gardening season begins.
Compost
Free compost is available to gardeners, supplied by the City of Ottawa.
Straw Delivery
Straw bales are available for delivery from Black Rapids Farms for an additional fee.
Community Events
Seasonal events include gardening workshops, seed and seedling swaps, and a member appreciation Harvest Party each fall.
Our Partners
NAGA is a proud member of the Just Food program. Just Food is a local, non-profit, community-based organization that works on both rural and urban food and farming issues in Ottawa and the surrounding region.
The Debra Dynes Family House has supported low-income families and youth in Ottawa since 1995 through community-driven programs and services. We maintain two plots dedicated entirely to growing food for donation, and provide a weekly collection box for members wishing to contribute extra produce.
Help wanted!
We are a volunteer-run organization and can always use an extra pair of hands. If you would like to help run the garden please complete our Volunteer Application Form
Garden Buzz
Check out whats happening around the garden this season:
Request a Plot
All our garden beds and plots are currently booked. If you would like to join the waiting list, please complete the Request a Plot form. Please note that the waiting list is lengthy, and it may take several years before a garden plot becomes available.
Board of Directors
Chair
L. Fernando González
Vice Chair
Noha Muhieddine
Registrar
Dinesh Katuru
Treasurer
Ma'suma Rustam-zade
Secretary
Lynn Gillman
Publicity Director
Help wanted!
Maitenance Director
Siyafat Safarli
Contact Us
Mailing address
Nepean Allotment Garden Association (NAGA)
P.O. Box 65073 - Merivale P.O.
Ottawa, ON
K2G 5Y3
Email
nagagardens@gmail.com
