With those who previously organized Morden's community gardens not able to continue, the city will be taking on the responsibility.

"Knowing that the community gardens provide opportunities for people to get out, either hobbyists to grow their own food or communicate and meet with other people," says Parks and Urban Forestry Manager Shawn Dias. "There was a presentation and report made to Council, and they decided it would be best for us to continue that service."

Dias explains the responsibility for the gardens was designated to the Parks and Urban Forestry Department, in both an administrative and operational capacity.

Registration for the two gardens sites, one on 19th Street and on in the industrial park on Grant Street, have already taken place with calculations for the total number of sites needed currently underway. He notes each gardener will be given terms of service agreements which will inform them of the rules and regulations of the plots along with restrictions and notices in regards to water use.

Dias says they are trying to execute things as smoothly as possible, and after the 2019 growing season reassess how things went and what can be done next year to improve.