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The Somerset Bridlewood Community Association with sponsors and partner, the City of Calgary has established a Community Garden for the residents of the Somerset Bridlewood Community. The garden is located at 100 Somervale Green which is on the west side opposite the C-Train Line down the pathway from the Somerset C-Train Station.
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Welcome Gardeners to the Somerset Bridlewood Community Garden webpage!
If you have any questions about the community garden please email [email protected]
Garden Plot Registration for 2019
Our garden is in high-demand this year. We've had a growing interest in our garden as it is situated in a very convenient location and as such, we can only accommodate new gardeners that are currently on our waitlist. If you wish to be added to our waitlist, please email [email protected]
What to Know Before Becoming a Gardener:
Spring Kick Off Event
We are in the process of planning a group garden clean-up and will post more information when it is available. This will be a great opportunity for us to meet our neighbors, show our community pride, and make the garden an inviting place for everyone.
Tentatively scheduled in May 2019, this event promises to be fun and engaging for neighbours of all ages!
Activities Include:
About Our Garden
The garden was established in 2010 and built through donations from local businesses, volunteer support and collaboration with the City of Calgary. There are 21 garden beds and plots are available for $25 annually to all current Somerset Bridlewood Community Association members. All proceeds go directly to the Somerset Bridlewood Community Association.
What is a Community Garden?
It is any group of people who come together to garden. People of all ages who are new or experienced gardeners are warmly welcomed. Gardeners can have their own individual plot within the community garden and can also join with others to grow some crops communally, sharing in the work and the harvest. Every community garden is unique and develops from what the gardeners decide.
Why Do People Join a Community Garden?
Some of the reasons are: to grow flavourful, fresh, organic, chemical-free food, to connect with nature, for recreation, to save money on groceries, to improve the urban environment (water runoff, noise, heat, air, soil and wildlife ecology), to practice sustainable living, to improve neighbourhood security, for mental and physical wellness and to create a friendlier community to name just a few. The Organic Garden will have gardeners of all ages and their own growing interests. The Scout/Guide’s, Senior Citizens, Somerset Schools and Environmental Organizations have expressed a strong interest for having a plot to teach and grow their ideas.
Where We Are Now?
We have 21 beds each measuring 12’x4’x16 ½” which is 48sf per garden plot. The City of Calgary Parks has donated a high pressure, treated water line and 2 hook-ups for the garden.
The Garden Vision
Along the east pathway side will be a raspberry hedge skirting the fence. We hope to add a garden patch for food bank donations, a small garden shed, bird houses, sponsor signage and a composter. Presently the garden team is seeking grants and donations for further development. The goals of the Community Garden focuses on a natural and healthy sustainable environment in which a social community of all age gardeners can work and learn together, creating a quality garden operation and with yearly produce which can be donated to the food bank.
If you have any questions about the community garden please email [email protected]
Garden Plot Registration for 2019
Our garden is in high-demand this year. We've had a growing interest in our garden as it is situated in a very convenient location and as such, we can only accommodate new gardeners that are currently on our waitlist. If you wish to be added to our waitlist, please email [email protected]
What to Know Before Becoming a Gardener:
- You must have a valid 2019 Somerset-Bridlewood Community Membership (see Membership page).
- You must read, fill out and sign the 2018 gardener agreement.
- You must submit the $25 plot rental fee before a plot will be assigned.
Spring Kick Off Event
We are in the process of planning a group garden clean-up and will post more information when it is available. This will be a great opportunity for us to meet our neighbors, show our community pride, and make the garden an inviting place for everyone.
Tentatively scheduled in May 2019, this event promises to be fun and engaging for neighbours of all ages!
Activities Include:
- Gardener site orientation
- Horticultural demonstration & lecture
- Composting the garden plots
- Seed & seedling swap
About Our Garden
The garden was established in 2010 and built through donations from local businesses, volunteer support and collaboration with the City of Calgary. There are 21 garden beds and plots are available for $25 annually to all current Somerset Bridlewood Community Association members. All proceeds go directly to the Somerset Bridlewood Community Association.
What is a Community Garden?
It is any group of people who come together to garden. People of all ages who are new or experienced gardeners are warmly welcomed. Gardeners can have their own individual plot within the community garden and can also join with others to grow some crops communally, sharing in the work and the harvest. Every community garden is unique and develops from what the gardeners decide.
Why Do People Join a Community Garden?
Some of the reasons are: to grow flavourful, fresh, organic, chemical-free food, to connect with nature, for recreation, to save money on groceries, to improve the urban environment (water runoff, noise, heat, air, soil and wildlife ecology), to practice sustainable living, to improve neighbourhood security, for mental and physical wellness and to create a friendlier community to name just a few. The Organic Garden will have gardeners of all ages and their own growing interests. The Scout/Guide’s, Senior Citizens, Somerset Schools and Environmental Organizations have expressed a strong interest for having a plot to teach and grow their ideas.
Where We Are Now?
We have 21 beds each measuring 12’x4’x16 ½” which is 48sf per garden plot. The City of Calgary Parks has donated a high pressure, treated water line and 2 hook-ups for the garden.
The Garden Vision
Along the east pathway side will be a raspberry hedge skirting the fence. We hope to add a garden patch for food bank donations, a small garden shed, bird houses, sponsor signage and a composter. Presently the garden team is seeking grants and donations for further development. The goals of the Community Garden focuses on a natural and healthy sustainable environment in which a social community of all age gardeners can work and learn together, creating a quality garden operation and with yearly produce which can be donated to the food bank.
