Enjoy an evening of art, apples and agriculture
Join us on October 1 for Homegrown Mississauga: Apples, Art & Seed Saving, a free community event that celebrates local food, gardening and public art.
Environment | September 18, 2026
Growing food, whether in a backyard, on a balcony, or in a community garden, brings people together and helps make our city greener and more resilient to the impacts of climate change. The City of Mississauga supports urban agriculture by helping residents access fresh local food and creating more opportunities to learn and share with one another.
To celebrate urban agriculture and the end of the growing season, we invite residents to join us at the Small Arms Inspection Building for an evening of learning, connection and local food. The event includes:
- A presentation by artist Diane Borsato about her public artwork, ORCHARD, which celebrates Mississauga’s apple history. Diane will share the story of the orchard and offer a tasting of different apple varieties to celebrate the fall harvest.
- A hands-on demonstration in partnership with the Mississauga Seed Library, where you can learn how to save seeds for future gardens.
- An opportunity to speak with City staff about local gardening programs, resources and ways to get involved.
Event details
What
A free, in-person event that highlights urban agriculture and gardening activities in Mississauga.
When
Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where
Small Arms Inspection Building, 1352 Lakeshore Rd. E, Mississauga.
Cost
Free. Online registration is recommended as space is limited. Everyone is welcome. Children under 12 must attend with an adult.
Growing Guides
Want to learn more about growing food at home? The City’s growing guides offer tips for planting, caring for, and harvesting fruits and vegetables. Indoor and outdoor gardening Guides are available online in English, Arabic, Polish, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese and Urdu.
Urban Agriculture Strategy
Mississauga’s Climate Change Action Plan identified a need for a citywide Urban Agriculture Strategy. Urban agriculture includes activities such as community gardens, urban farms, vertical growing and composting. These activities help support healthy communities, strengthen the local economy and make the city more resilient during extreme weather events and flooding.
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