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Green & Gold Community Garden

The Green and Gold Garden is now open for our 13th season!

Do come to our beautiful garden on the U of A South Campus. We have 2 acres of 50+ varieties of veggies, herbs and flowers. The orchard volunteers oversee the 100+ fruit trees and our berry “patch”…which is close to ½ acre! All of which are grown using organic growing principles. We also specialize in custom bouquets from our colourful collection of flowers.

ALL SUMMER LONG OUR MARKET HOURS ARE:

TUESDAYS : 7 PM TO 8:30 PM

SATURDAYS: 11 A.M. -1 PM

Do check out our website at greengoldgarden.com to see our garden grow - and sign up for weekly e-news during the season to keep up to date on what is being harvested and available at our market days. We already have a large array of vegetables and herbs available - along with our bouquets.

You will also find directions to the Garden on the site.

*The Green and Gold Garden is an all volunteer “garden with a difference.” All money raised from the sales of our produce supports the Tubahumurize Project in Rwanda. *

You can read more about this project on our website.

E-mail: gggarden@ualberta.ca

Web site:  www.greengoldgarden.com

 

For the safety of our customers and volunteers, The Green and Gold Garden continues to follow public health guidelines and we continue to encourage physical distancing and wearing masks.


Green and Gold Garden

Green and Gold Garden, Edmonton

With Fall on its way, the 13th season of the GREEN AND GOLD GARDEN will soon be drawing to a close.

Our last market day will be the Saturday of Thanksgiving weeken: October 9th. 

We invite you to come out to our beautiful garden to select from our wide, and colourful. array of organically grown fruits and veggies.  We will also feature “bulk buy” bags for your canning and freezing convenience.

All of the money raised from the sales of our produce, goes to the Tubahumurize Women’s Project in Rwanda.  Our all volunteer operation is very proud of our “think globally, act locally” garden and appreciate your ongoing support. Thank you!

Check our www site for updated information on our Fall market hours,* what produce is available, maps/directions to the garden—and a wealth of information about our history and ongoing operations.  www.greengoldgarden.com     Contact:  gggarden@ualberta.ca

MARKET HOURS*
TUESDAYS – 7-8:30 pm*     SATURDAYS – 11-2 pm*

LAST MARKET DAY—SATURDAY--OCTOBER 9
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND

*Please note that our hours change slightly as the days become shorter. Before heading out to the garden, please check our current market times in the Produce Available updates on our website.


Farmers' Market 2021

Southwest Edmonton Farmers Market

The Southwest Edmonton Farmers' Market is back for 2021! Fresh food, beautiful crafts.

WHERE: Lot D at the Terwillegar Rec Centre.

WHEN: 4:00 - 7:30 pm, May 19th to October 6th, 2021,

For a complete rundown of their COVID Mitigation Strategy / 2021 Season Information - or to onder online - visit swefm.ca.


Free Food for a Neighbourhood BBQ

The Terwillegar Community League strives to promote a friendly community through a variety of programs. This summer TCL and the Magrath Save On Foods are once again partnering to offer free food for a neighbourhood barbeque. With a minimum of seven other participating households, your neighbourhood can sign up to have a great event with the food being provided by TCL. Be active in your community, get to know your neighbours, and have fun.

There are a limited number of packages available so ensure you apply early. If applying after August 15 please email treasurer@terwillegar.org to ensure there are packages left.

Click here for more information about how to participate.


Summer Movie Night: Minions

Join us at 8:30 pm on Saturday, September 4, 2021 for an outdoor movie at South Terwillegar Spray Park. This week's feature: Minions!

Please bring your own blankets and bug spray. This event is dependent on weather conditions.

Minions, outdoor movie night


Recent Events

Apr 13, 2024: I'm Too Big for It Sale

Feb 19, 2024: Family Day 2024

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Jan 26, 2024: TCL AGM 2024: Board and Brew

Dec 16, 2023: TCL Holiday Spectacular 2023

Nov 18, 2023: TCL's Winter Craft SaleĀ 2023

Oct 31, 2023: Halloween Fireworks 2023

Sep 23, 2023: I'm Too Big for It Sale

Sep 16, 2023: Summer Movie Night

Aug 26, 2023: Summer Movie Night

Aug 12, 2023: TCL Summer Carnival

Jul 15, 2023: Summer Movie Night

Jul 1, 2023: Canada Day Event

Jun 10, 2023: Community Wide Garage Sale 2023

May 28, 2023: TRAC Community Run/Walk

May 17, 2023: Farmer's Market