Community Garden
SAMRU partners with Mount Royal University (MRU) to operate a community garden for the benefit of students and the campus community. The community garden provides twelve individual plots and shared resources for registered garden members to grow plants of their choice.
The initiative began in 2010 when the Community Garden Association and partners on campus started working together to create a vision of sustainability through growth and gardening.
The community garden itself is located on the MRU campus in Student Residence East Court. Plots are reserved in advance for use over the spring and summer months. Please apply for a plot here! Spots are limited and are first-come, first-served.
Working in the community garden is a great way to build your gardening skills, get to know great people, share tools and tips with experienced gardeners, and enjoy some fresh air.
SAMRU & MRU Community Garden Rules and Responsibilities:
- Plots are assigned. Do not garden without permission in another individual’s assigned plot.
- Be respectful of others in this shared space. Report any issues to communitygarden@samru.ca
- Safety first. Garden with others or carry a cell phone and call 911 for emergencies. Access Campus Security Services for first aid and other help: 403.440.5900.
- Tend your assigned plot often and maintain nearby pathways.
- Pick up litter
- Compost organic material (except seedy weeds)
- Dispose of seedy weeds and other litter separately
- Use garden resources thoughtfully
- Turn off water when not in use
- Store hoses and equipment neatly and securely
- Do not use herbicides or pesticides in the garden
- Do not grow any prohibited plants in the garden. This includes prohibited weeds and cannabis or illegal plants.
- Supervise any children in the garden at all times.
