2026 Vegetable Garden Workshop Series at Allan Gardens

Three days across three months of tailored veggie garden knowledge from HomesteadTO's Derek Barber! Tickets are free with donations to support our future programming as an option!

Get both group and one-on-one help in planning, seed starts, and prep for planting. Walk away with free bonuses if you sign up for all three!

Vegetable Garden Planning Workshop (February 25th, 2026)

Join Friends of Allan Gardens for an informative session dedicated to maximizing your garden’s potential. We’ll guide you through the essentials of what plants need to thrive, help you select the perfect vegetables for your growing space, and show you when and where to plant everything for ideal growth. This is suitable for both in-ground gardens and balcony gardens. By the end of the workshop, you will have sketched your own garden plan and received personalized advice to ensure a successful season.

Vegetable Seed Starting Workshop (March 1st, 2026)

Ready to grow your own food? We provide the materials and the mentorship to help you start seeds at home. You’ll master the ideal timing for each type of vegetable, the inputs needed, and the planting techniques needed for germination, ensuring your plants start out strong. Plus, you’ll get your hands dirty immediately—everyone leaves with a freshly planted tray of seeds ready for transplanting this spring!

Vegetable Seedling Care Workshop (March 29th, 2026)

Turn your tiny seedlings into healthy vegetable plants. In this hands-on workshop, we demystify the seedling lifecycle, teaching you exactly what your seedlings need at every stage of growth. We'll also walk you through equipment that can help you to grow your current and future plants. If you have any seedlings that are currently struggling, bring them along for feedback or else take home some of ours! We’ll have plenty of plants on hand to demonstrate proper care techniques.

About Homestead T.O. Homestead T.O.’s Grow Veggies program empowers Torontonians to grow food right here in the city. Through in-person and online sessions, they are building a resilient community of growers. Whether you are a total beginner or a green thumb, join us to share in the experience of growing food together.