The University of Victoria was the first university in Canada to have a community garden available for food growth. Formed in 1996 by students and supported by staff and faculty over the years, the community garden grew organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a site which originally grew to accommodate 50 plots.
In 2012 the site was pegged for development by the university, and the garden was relocated to its current 1.5 acre home. Until that point, the CCG was run through the dedicated effort of countless volunteers. That year, with the support of all the students who voted "yes" in the referendum, we succeeded in achieving funding through the UVSS.
Since then, we have been able to hire student staff to manage the site and make available resources for students, staff, and faculty to engage with in growing their own food!
In 2012 the site was pegged for development by the university, and the garden was relocated to its current 1.5 acre home. Until that point, the CCG was run through the dedicated effort of countless volunteers. That year, with the support of all the students who voted "yes" in the referendum, we succeeded in achieving funding through the UVSS.
Since then, we have been able to hire student staff to manage the site and make available resources for students, staff, and faculty to engage with in growing their own food!
