Enhancing Edmonton's Urban Food Landscape:

School of Continuing Education

Capstone Showcase.

Explore student-driven projects focused on transforming Edmonton’s urban food landscape. Consider purchasing a vertical garden through our standing offer to support sustainable, local food production.

Empowering Edmonton’s Urban Agriculture.

In a time when Edmonton faces rising food costs, climate change challenges, limited local agricultural options, and a cold climate that restricts year-round farming, this project presents an innovative solution to transform urban food production. By leveraging 3D printing technology to create vertical gardens, residents can address the urgent need for sustainable, affordable, and local food sources. Students will analyze Edmonton’s current urban agriculture landscape, benchmark against successful vertical gardening models to promote sustainable urban farming.

This initiative not only fosters creative problem-solving and technological innovation but also aims to produce a comprehensive digital portfolio highlighting their efforts. Let’s cultivate a resilient, sustainable Edmonton—because a thriving local food system is vital for our city’s health and future!

Contribute to Edmonton Urban Agriculture KPIs

    • Number of gardens installed

    • Number of residents and groups involved

    • Diversity of people participating

    • Amount of food grown

    • Reduced food transportation (food miles)

    • Water and energy used per garden

    • Events and workshops held

    • Resident satisfaction and feedback

    • New or expanded urban farming projects inspired

    • How many gardens stay healthy after 6 months and 1 year

    • Time from purchase to planting

    • Educational activities and involvement

Community Partner:

The Wheelbarrow Gardener

The Wheelbarrow Gardener is:

A dedicated garden care provider in Edmonton and surrounding areas, focused on transforming outdoor spaces with a customer-centric approach. Our experienced specialists offer both regular and one-time services for residential, commercial, and homeowners' associations. Specializing in garden maintenance, redesign, consultations, and education, creating beautiful, harmonious, and sustainable environments. Committed to eco-friendly practices and environmental stewardship, delivering exceptional service and inspiring landscapes—focusing exclusively on gardens, not lawn care.