Bowmanville Gardening

Participate in the BCO’s Community Garden Programs

The Bowmanville Community Organization offers different ways to get involved in their very active community garden programs. There are a multitude of community gardening meetings and garden work days. Beyond that, the BCO rents plots to gardeners on an annual basis.

Scroll down to learn more about how you can get involved.

Questions? Contact the BCO Gardening Committee via the form at the bottom of this page.

BCO Gardening Meetings & Garden Work Days

Please note that dates, times, and locations are subject to change.

The best way to stay informed is to be included on the gardening notification email list.

To enter volunteer hours completed please fill out the form by hitting the button below [COMING SOON] (form opens in new tab):

Please check our Events Calendar, where gardening related events and work dates will be posted.

BCO Gardening Plots

Assigned vegetable plots for community use are available in the Gateway Garden at 5386 N Ravenswood Ave and in the Bowmanville Community Garden at 5410 N Bowmanville Ave.

The 2024 rules and guidelines are included as part of the annual plot application form.


The 2024 BCO Vegetable Garden Plot Application, for the Gateway Garden and Bowmanville Garden, is currently closed.

There are still great ways to get involved!

Please keep an eye on the Events Calendar and email gardening@bcochicago.org to learn more about other great ways to get involved and to be added to our email list. There will be tons of engagement opportunities available throughout the entire growing season.


Contact the Gardening Committee

Bowmanville’s Gardens

Read about the history and use of each of our vegetable garden spaces here.

Gateway Garden

Bowmanville Community Garden

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