4TH & MACDONALD TEMPORARY COMMUNITY GARDEN

The 4th & Macdonald Temporary Community Garden was a temporary growing space in the Kitsilano neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC, Canada. The garden is located at the corner of West 4th Ave. and Macdonald Street. The temporary growing space was assembled in 2017 and has 100 community garden beds, in addition to seating, garden art and a community noticeboard! This allotment garden was for community members to grow food and flowers.  

The garden was decommissioned after 6 successful growing seasons in late 2023. The garden was removed and the project was completed with the construction of high-density residential housing. The project journey was successful: vacant lot > temporary garden > housing.

To contact the former garden manager, please email:  garden@communitygardenbuilders.com

 
 

Recent Garden Blog & Updates

Featured Garden Blog
GARDEN CLOSING NOVEMBER 1, 2023.
GARDEN CLOSING NOVEMBER 1, 2023.

After six successful years of cultivation, the 4th & Macdonald Temporary Community Garden will be closing on November 1, 2023.

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GARDEN SPONSOR

Third Space Properties Inc. wass proud to provide a space where the neighbourhood around 4th & Macdonald can enjoy a temporary community garden. Vancouver is also our home, and we want to create spaces for all to thrive. We believe our work can have an impact on our communities

 

4th & Macdonald HISTORY

Previous to the temporary community garden, the northeast corner of 4th & Macdonald was once home to a service station (Chevron).

 

Garden Allocation Map & concept Designs

BEFORE the GARDEN

During Garden build

AFTER GARDEN INSTALLATION

Garden Blog posts & Updates

4th & Mac Garden Blog & Updates
GARDEN CLOSING NOVEMBER 1, 2023.
GARDEN CLOSING NOVEMBER 1, 2023.

After six successful years of cultivation, the 4th & Macdonald Temporary Community Garden will be closing on November 1, 2023.

July at Mac
July at Mac

Time to get watering!

June at Mac
June at Mac

We have finally arrived at the longest days of the year, and our plants are looking healthier than ever.

May at Mac
May at Mac

Please help us keep the watering system intact by handling the hoses with care and turning the water OFF before you leave the garden.

April at Mac
April at Mac

Please don’t take too much compost––we’d like everyone to get the opportunity to freshen their bed.

March at Mac
March at Mac

Water, compost and registration at Mac.

Shaking off the snow at 4th & Mac
Shaking off the snow at 4th & Mac

Looks like spring is in the air––er, almost?

November at the Garden
November at the Garden

We can’t believe that it's November already and that our rainy city just had its first snowfall. Here are a couple of garden updates as we transition into the cooler months.

October Updates
October Updates

Fall has officially arrived –but these sunny fall days are keeping our plants and hearts happy :) Here are a couple of garden updates as we transition into the cooler months.

September at the Garden!
September at the Garden!

How is it September 1st already?! August has absolutely flown by, but there’s still lots of time to grow in September!

 

GArden feedback

 
 
 

To contact the garden manager of the 4th & Macdonald Temporary Community Garden, please email: garden@communitygardenbuilders.com