Canada: Homestead Toronto’s mission is to teach people how to grow food in the city.
Zawadi Farm grows food in Downsview Park and in backyards throughout the city, which they make available through a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm share model.
By Joel Levy
Toronto Guardian
May 22, 2023
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Our Grow Veggies program provides people with the skills and confidence to grow their own food in whatever space they have available. We offer a 7-month in-person program where students get hands-on learning at our teaching garden in Toronto and a share of the harvest, as well as a 15-week online program that includes live sessions with plenty of time to ask questions.
When I started container gardening on a balcony almost 20 years ago, I fell in love with the idea of growing my own food. Over several years, I grew veggies in backyard gardens, community gardens, and even rooftop gardens. Seven years ago, I decided to follow this passion – I went back to school, changed careers and became an urban farmer. Homestead T.O. was created to share my passion and knowledge for growing veggies, and I love that our program brings together people who have an excitement for learning, growing food, and sharing the harvest!
