The Greenhouse

Located in Queen's Park, the greenhouse is one of the few municipal production greenhouses in Metro Vancouver. It grows plants, flowers, and other landscaping materials used in parks, civic facilities, and public spaces throughout New Westminster.

The greenhouse supports

  • Civic displays: Growing flowers, hanging baskets, and seasonal plant displays for parks, streetscapes, and civic facilities.
  • Urban forestry: Producing trees and plants that support tree planting and landscape renewal projects.
  • Biodiversity: Growing native and climate-adapted species for natural areas, pollinator habitat projects, and ecosystem restoration.
  • Sustainable growing practices: Using environmentally responsible methods to reduce waste and support healthy public landscapes.

Community partnerships

The greenhouse supports community initiatives through partnerships that increase access to plants, food-growing opportunities, and environmental stewardship programs.

Crates of fresh vegetables outside the greenhouse

Community food growing

The greenhouse supports local food security initiatives by:

  • Growing vegetables and edible plants for community use
  • Supporting local food access initiatives
  • Partnering with local organizations to distribute produce and reduce food waste

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