Virtual Workshop: Garden Succession Planning
Succession planting is a food growing technique you can apply to any growing space (pot or plot) to make maximum use of your garden soil and also of the length of the Ottawa growing season. The presentation will answer the question “why plan garden successions”, as well as provide practical advice on what food plants […]
Virtual Workshop: Growing with Culture
Just Food is pleased to bring together a very exciting knowledge sharing workshop on growing with culture. Please join Celeste Smith and Michaela Cruz for a personal and deeply important conversation about connections between culture and growing. Meet the facilitators Celeste Smith (she/her) is Oneida from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. She isa […]
Virtual Workshop: Building soil health and minimum tillage practices
In this workshop, Mat will share some of the Biointensive tools and techniques he uses on his farm. The techniques encourage a thriving ecosystem of bacteria and fungi in the soil which helps to improve fertility and crop health. Meet the facilitator Mat has been farming in Ottawa for the past 5 years, growing a […]
In-person: How to start, grow, and care for strong seedlings!
In partnership with Capital Greens, we’re hosting this workshop where you’ll learn how to get nearly 100% germination, and how to create the ideal conditions for your seedlings to grow into strong, healthy, high-yielding vegetable crops, right in your own home! Come join us in the greenhouse where we will begin our workshop with a […]
Virtual Workshop: How to start, grow, and care for strong seedlings!
In partnership with Capital Greens, we’re hosting this workshop where you’ll learn how to get nearly 100% germination, and how to create the ideal conditions for your seedlings to grow into strong, healthy, high-yielding vegetable crops, right in your own home! Join us online where we will begin our workshop with a ~30 minute “classroom […]
In-person: How to start, grow, and care for strong seedlings!
In partnership with Capital Greens, we’re hosting this workshop where you’ll learn how to get nearly 100% germination, and how to create the ideal conditions for your seedlings to grow into strong, healthy, high-yielding vegetable crops, right in your own home! Come join us in the greenhouse where we will begin our workshop with a […]
Upcoming Gardening Workshops | Learn Through Virtual and In-Person Gardening Workshops and Resources

In 2022, Just Food will be hosting both in-person and virtual workshops in an effort to have learning opportunities to be accessible and impactful. Our goal is to enable as many gardeners as possible to grow food successfully in the region.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS 2022 – How to Start a Community Garden

Join us and learn about the steps involved in starting a community garden. Learn everything you need to know to make your dream community garden a reality, including: How to search for land Tips on garden design, building, leadership, & community outreach How to apply for funding through the Community Gardening Development Fund (CGDF) Important tips […]
Greenhouse Training Online Intensive Course 2022

Greenhouse Training with Sophie Clark of Trout Lily Organic Seedlings this year joined by Michaela Cruz of Healing Hands Farm Once again Just Food is bringing you a 2-session intensive workshop for those looking to learn greenhouse production of organic seedlings. These sessions are led by Sophie Clark of Trout Lily Organic Seedlings, and cover topics from […]
City Council declares 2022 as the Year of the Garden in Ottawa in time to celebrate 25th anniversary of the Ottawa Community Gardening Network

Today, City of Ottawa Council declared 2022 as the Year of the Garden in Ottawa, as part of Canada’s Year of the Garden 2022, organized by Gardens Canada, to celebrate today’s vibrant garden culture, and create important legacies for a sustainable future. Click here to read the official Motion passed today by the City of […]