Grow@ the Homestead: Garden Programming
May to October 2026
Dig in and learn with us in 2026!
All Grow @ garden programming is free to the public thanks to the generosity of United Way Healthy People, Strong Communities
Grow @ The Homestead is a community-based garden program encouraging sustainable gardening practices, hands-on education, an appreciation for Niagara’s rural past and present, and outdoor recreation. All harvests from our on-site garden is donated is to local food bank.
Join our free events, workshops, guest speakers to dig in to your community and enhance your learning of where our food comes from, and why local matters. All are welcome!
Stay Tuned for our 2026 Grow @ the Homestead Announcements!
We’re planning a full calendar of hands-on garden-related workshops and another Agricultural History Speaker Series for 2026!
Our annual Seedling Giveaway will also return in May 2026.
Submit a form to be the first to know when registration opens!
Spots for Grow @ the Homestead fill up quick! Don’t miss out, add your name to our waitlist.
100% of all vegetables harvested in our community-based garden are donated to local food banks, including Community Care of St. Catharines & Thorold!
Accessibility
Please note that the John Brown House is undergoing continued restoration work and is currently not wheelchair accessible. The outdoor washroom facilities and second storey of the house are accessible by stairs only.
We apologize for this inconvenience, and we continue to work to create an engaging experience for all visitors to our site.
Parking
The Brown Homestead is located on a sharp curve at Pelham Road, please use caution when finding our site. We have two gravel parking lots connected by a ditch. The lot attached to the John Brown House is more accessible, though the gravel may still be uneven in areas. Please park with consideration of your neighbour, and leave space for other visitors.
Our volunteer Garden Keepers care for our heirloom vegetable garden all season long!
Seedling Video Series
In 2023 we started to plant from seed and grow our own seedlings for our garden, as well as for the community. This video series will take you through the steps of planting, growing and caring for seedlings, and how to finally plant them in the garden.
Thank you to our generous donors!
The Brown Homestead sincerely thanks JVK for the in-kind donation of pots to support our 3rd annual Seedling Giveaway Initiative!
The Brown Homestead gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the United Way Niagara through Healthy People, Strong Communities with a 3 year commitment towards our GROW @ program.