Welcome to the Garden!
The Canton Community Garden is located behind the Canton Community Center at 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton CT. Gardeners are welcome to visit and tend to their plots anytime between sun up and sun down. Watering spigots are located in the middle and right side walkways, however gardeners must bring their own hoses to hook up. Please review the Canton Community Garden 2025 Policies for more information.
How to Apply for a Plot
In order to officially apply for a plot in the Canton Community Garden, you must fill out an application (titled "Community Garden Plot Registration Form" below) and return it, with payment, to the Parks & Recreation Office. Applications can be mailed or brought into the office physically and plots can be paid for with a check, cash, or using a credit card.
20ft x 25ft Plot
Resident Fee: $35.00
Non-Resident Fee: $45.00
Senior Citizen Fee: $25.00
20ft x 50ft Plot
Resident Fee: $55.00
Non-Resident Fee: $65.00
Senior Citizen Fee: $45.00
Raised Plot
Resident Fee: $20.00
Non-Resident Fee: $30.00
Senior Citizen Fee: $15.00
Note: Checks should be made out to Town of Canton and please mail all applications to Canton Parks and Recreation 40 Dyer Ave, Canton CT 06019
Registration Periods for Gardeners
Returning Gardeners: Registration Closes Monday, March 2nd
Resident New Gardeners: Registration Opens Wednesday, March 4th
Non-Resident New Gardeners: Registration Opens Wednesday, March 11th
*No registration forms will be accepted before Wednesday, March 4th, for new resident gardeners and no registration forms will be accepted before Wednesday, March 11th, for new non-resident gardeners*
Extra Information
Beginning of the Season: Friday, April 17th
End of the Season: Monday, November 9th
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Parks & Recreation Office, (860) 693-5808, or email Claire Boughton at cboughton@townofcantonct.org.