Homegrown Mississauga Workshops Aim to Cultivate New Gardeners Across the City This Spring
MISSISSAUGA — Whether you’ve got a green thumb or are just getting started, a new series of gardening workshops is sowing the seeds of food sustainability and community connection in Mississauga this spring.
The City of Mississauga, in partnership with environmental organization Ecosource, is launching a series of Homegrown Mississauga gardening workshops designed to help residents of all skill levels learn how to grow their own fruits and vegetables. The workshops are free and will run throughout the year, with the first instalment titled “Spring Season Garden Planning.”
The spring sessions, offered at four different locations between March and May, will focus on the basics of crop planning, soil health, seed starting, and transplanting. Each workshop includes a hands-on gardening activity using soil, seeds, and water—so attendees are advised to dress for the mess.
The first session is Monday, March 24 at the Malton Youth Hub from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and is drop-in only. Additional workshops, which require online registration, are scheduled for:
- Monday, April 7 at Burnhamthorpe Library (5:30–7 p.m.)
- Monday, May 5 at Meadowvale Community Centre (5:30–7 p.m.)
- Monday, May 26 at Mississauga Valley Community Centre (5:30–7 p.m.)
The workshop series supports Mississauga’s Urban Agriculture Strategy, which aims to increase access to healthy, locally grown food by empowering residents with practical gardening skills. Future sessions in the summer, fall, and winter will build on the spring program, covering topics like garden maintenance, harvesting, and preparing for colder seasons.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and to register for upcoming workshops, visit mississauga.ca.
