A welcoming place in Lake Cowichan where seniors, families, children and neighbours can grow their own food—and where fresh harvests help nourish the wider community.
Rooted in community
The garden has two sides. Through its Food Initiative program, it grows fresh food for Community Services and the local food bank. The rest of the garden is private plots — individually paid for by the members who rent them, and used exclusively by those members for their own growing.
All produce grown in the Food Initiative area — along with harvests donated by private plot growers — is distributed exclusively through Cowichan Lake Community Services and the Lake Cowichan Food Bank. It is not open for public picking; the food reaches people through those two organizations.
Plots and garden boxes make growing possible for people at many ages and experience levels.
Shared work, shared knowledge and shared harvests bring the community together.
From plot to pantry
In the Food Initiative area, tomatoes, beans, squash, potatoes and other produce are gathered through the season for local food programs. What begins as a seed becomes healthy food, practical learning and a direct act of care.
Where our food goes
Through its Food Initiative program, the garden grows food for two local organizations that connect fresh food with people in Lake Cowichan. All produce from the Food Initiative area, together with items donated by private plot growers, is distributed exclusively through these two partners — it is not available for the public to pick or take from the garden. Through those two organizations, the food also reaches the surrounding communities beyond Lake Cowichan — Honeymoon Bay, Mesachie Lake and Youbou. We are grateful for their partnership and for the care they bring to our community.
Thank you for receiving and sharing the garden's harvest with local households.
Location: 62 Fern Road, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0
Mail: PO Box 1087, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0
Phone: 250-709-7854
Thank you for your valued partnership and for helping fresh, locally grown food reach the community.
Location: 121 Point Ideal Drive, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0
Mail: PO Box 670, Lake Cowichan, BC V0R 2G0
Phone: 250-749-6822
Email: comserv@comserv.org
Website: www.comserv.org
Membership & plots
Become a garden member and rent a garden plot or box to grow food of your own. Each private plot is individually paid for by the member who rents it and used exclusively by that member. Whether you are experienced or planting for the first time, the garden offers a friendly place to learn and take part.
The Cowichan Lake Community Garden is registered with the Province of British Columbia as a non-profit society. The garden runs entirely on donations, small membership fees and plot rental fees.
Tax receipts are not issued for donations at this time.
Use your bank's Interac e-Transfer service and send your donation to:
cowichanlakecommunitygarden@gmail.com
Fundraising & events
Community fundraising helps pay for the practical things a working garden needs. Join us, say hello and support the next season of growing.
Our local hot dog sales turn a simple meal into direct support for the garden. Watch for the garden team around Lake Cowichan.
Each year, the garden hosts a sale with plants and garage-sale-style items. It is a practical way to find something useful while helping the garden thrive.
Pictures
Photographs from the garden itself — the raised beds and greenhouse where everything starts, and the harvests gathered through the season.
Corporate sponsors
The garden gratefully recognizes businesses and organizations whose donations support local food growing, accessible garden space and community connection.
Support from local and corporate partners helps turn seeds, soil and volunteer effort into food for the community.
Corporate sponsors who donate are recognized here by name, with their logo where available.
To support the garden or arrange sponsor recognition, please contact us by email.
Ask about sponsorship
Come grow with us
Get in touch about membership, a plot or box, donations, volunteering, fundraising events or the garden's community food work.
Email the gardencowichanlakecommunitygarden@gmail.com
Facebook group
Lake Cowichan Community Garden group
Garden location
41 Stone Avenue
Lake Cowichan, BC
Mailing address
PO Box 701
Lake Cowichan, BC