Halifax Landshare
Start Using Halifax Landshare
1) Click on the map image above to gain access to the full Landshare map
2) Look for people in your neighbourhood who are either
Sharing land (indicated by a tree icon) or
Looking for land (indicated by a binocular icon).
3) If there's someone you'd like to partner with, send them a message by clicking on their icon and typing in the box that pops up.
4) If you'd like to post a new listing, use the button in the upper right hand corner of the map.
What Is Halifax Landshare?
Halifax Landshare is an online mapping system that connects growers in search of land to those with land to share. This project is a collaboration between the Ecology Action Centre and Lifecycles. Halifax Landshare runs on Sharing Backyards mapping technology.
News
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Spring is just around the corner!
Order your seeds now for best variety. Remember that planting heritage varieties means you can save your seeds for planting next year.
Feb 1. Plant your indoor starters that will need a lot of time, such as onions, chives, lavender and rosemary
March 15. Set the rest of your indoor starters
May 1. Frost hardy varieties can be set out, such as salad greens, peas, radishes and root crops
May 15. Set out seeds and seedlings of regular tolerance
June 1. The really safe frost date! Set out sensitive plants like tomatoes, basil, peppers and eggplants
More Information
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Guidelines Please take a look!
- FAQ Some basic information for those beginning at gardening.
- A sample contract between landowner and volunteer (doc, 112 KB)
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Soil lead contamination What you should know (pdf, 742 KB)
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Links Some useful resources for your gardening adventures
Contact for more information
Food Action Committee
Phone: (902) 442–1077
Fax: (902) 405-3716
We meet at the EAC on the third Monday of every month at 5:30. We need new members committed to a vision of sustainability. And there is lots to do: research, education, organizing, lobbying. Get involved today!
