High River Community Gardens

Getting on the Wait List

Applications are being accepted for McLaughlin Meadows (Highwood Trail SW) and Riverside gardens (Riverside Drive NW). Both gardens have ground plots (14’ x 20’) and raised beds (12’ x 12’) and the cost to rent a plot is $50.00/yr.

Existing gardeners have until October 31st to renew their garden plot for the following season. After that, plots which haven't been renewed will be offered to people on the waitlist. People will be contacted in the order they are on the waitlist, which garden they prefer and what type of plot they prefer (ground or raised).

In the event that you were not successful in getting a plot for that particular garden season, you will be notified and your name will remain on the waitlist until a plot becomes available.

To get on the list click this link.

General Guidelines

The High River Garden Society has Guidelines/Policies that all gardeners are required to read and agree to when they apply for a garden plot. Some of these are embedded in the agreement with the Town of High River.

Town of High River Public Land

The gardens are located on public land owned by the Town of High River.  Everyone is welcome to come into the gardens and look around, however, picking food from plots is not permitted unless it's from the designated "Community" plot.

McLaughlin Meadows Community Garden

McLaughlin Meadows Garden is located in the SW just off of Highwood Trail. This site has 20 (14' x 20') ground plots and 12 (12' x 12') raised beds. As well there is a tool shed with a green roof, a perennial herb bed and a food forest having a variety of fruit trees.

 Riverside Community Garden

The Riverside Community Garden is located on Riverside Drive NW. At this garden there are 43 (14' x 20') ground plots, 19 (12' x 12') raised bed, one Community vegetable garden, a herb bed, and a food forest.

Food Forest

The Food Forest was developed to share among the gardeners, community food banks, and High River community.

The Food Forest has fruit trees, strawberries, raspberries (McLaughlin Meadows), climbing beans, grapes (McLaughlin Meadows), a communal vegetable patch (Riverside Gardens only), and a number of perennial and annual flower beds. This is available to the community, however, we ask that people be mindful of how much they take so there is enough available for everyone.

Garden Operations

The Community Gardens rely on volunteers, so besides looking after their own plots, gardeners are also asked to help out with the maintenance and upkeep of the pathways and common areas. Garden work bees are a great way to get to know your neighbouring gardeners, share ideas, and create a garden space together that we can all be proud of.