Indigenous Plants and Traditional Systems & Tomato Growing Workshop - June 27, 2026

Join fellow gardeners to learn about Indigenous plants and traditional food systems, and gain practical tips on staking and maintaining healthy tomato plants.

📅 Date: Saturday, June 27

🕓 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

📍 Location: Parkdale-Bullman Site

🌿 Connecting to Indigenous Plants and Traditional Food Systems

Learn how urban Indigenous youth are connecting to the land and practicing Indigenous food sovereignty through community gardening. This session includes storytelling and plant identification focused on Indigenous plants and their cultural significance.

🍅 Learn How to Stake and Prune Tomatoes

Learn about different techniques to support healthy tomato growth and improve your harvest.

☕ Beverages & Bites

Light refreshments will be provided.

📅 Other Events

In addition to our garden activities, here are other upcoming events that may interest you.

• Summer Solstice Indigenous Market - Friday June 19 - 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Byward Market Square (York and William Street)

• Pollinator Appreciation Day - Saturday, June 20 -10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Fletcher Wildlife Garden (Prince of Wales Drive, just south of the Arboretum)