Disabled Independent Gardeners Association (DIGA)

11/03/2025

Join Kristen Miskelly of Satinflower Nurseries for a free online workshop on how native plants can make gardens both ecologically rich and accessible for everyone!

🗓 Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00–3:00 PM (PT)
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Register Here 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FJf9ulZMSuWpK4LtKA_M0A #/registration

10/06/2025

🌱 Looking back on 2024!

Our 2024 Annual Report is now available — highlighting a year of growth and connection across DIGA’s nine community gardens. From supporting clients to the efforts of our dedicated volunteers, last season was made possible thanks to our amazing community of gardeners, donors, and partners. 💚

📖 Read the full report athttps://digabc.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2025/09/2024-DIGA-Annual-Report.pdf

10/01/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 DIGA gardening season!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us in the gardens, took part in our workshops, and shared the joy of growing together this year. We’re so grateful for this community.

See you back in the gardens next season! 🌸

09/23/2025

09/19/2025

B. Marshall discovered DIGA through the Disability Alliance newsletter and wasn’t sure if gardening would ever be possible for them again.
“I used to garden when I was younger, before the disability. Honestly, I’d given up on the idea of gardening, but the assistance and setup that DIGA provides makes it possible. It’s been both amazing for my mental health and for extra healthy food.”

One of their favourite moments was their very first harvest:
“A volunteer and I were able to get so much food that I had to freeze some and give more away.”

For B. Marshall, DIGA means connection, healing, and hope:
“This makes us feel more human, more part of the community. And having someone there to help can make all of the difference. I’m honestly floored with how much they manage to do on what is likely a shoestring budget.”

And their message for anyone thinking about joining?
“Do it. It’s the best. Join as a participant or join as a volunteer and help people like me. Gardening is healing for the soul.”

👉 Want to get involved? Join as a participant or volunteer: digabc.org

09/17/2025

Yesterday we gathered in the GF Strong courtyard for our Fall Planting Workshop! Together we planted garlic, cilantro, lettuce, and radicchio in our adaptive raised beds and learned how cool-season crops can keep gardens thriving into the fall. 🍂

A huge thank-you to Katherine O’Block for leading the session and to everyone who joined us. 💚

09/15/2025

Don’t forget! Our Fall Planting Workshop is tomorrow 🌱🍂
To register, email SPasco@disabilityfoundation.org

🍂 Fall Planting Workshop 🍂
Join us on September 16, 1–2:30 PM at the GF Strong Courtyard Garden for a hands-on session with Garden Coach Katherine O’Block. 🌱

Learn how to plant for the winter and keep your garden growing year-round!

📩 To sign up, email SPasco@disabilityfoundation.org

09/01/2025

🍂 Fall Planting Workshop 🍂
Join us on September 16, 1–2:30 PM at the GF Strong Courtyard Garden for a hands-on session with Garden Coach Katherine O’Block. 🌱

Learn how to plant for the winter and keep your garden growing year-round!

📩 To sign up, email SPasco@disabilityfoundation.org

08/25/2025

🌿 Fresh from the Garden! 🌿
Today’s harvest at Still Creek brought in a beautiful mix of tomatoes, greens, and herbs. Grateful for the hands that make our gardens grow! 💚

08/20/2025

🌱 Thank you to everyone who joined our Fermentation Workshop yesterday!

Chef Renee Chan walked us through the basics of fermenting veggies, and everyone started their own jar to take home.🥕🥬

Stay tuned for more DIGA workshops! 🌿

08/04/2025

☀️ Please note that our offices are closed today, August 4th, for B.C. Day.

Regular programming will resume on Tuesday, August 5th.

Wishing everyone a fun and safe holiday!

08/01/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at GF Strong for our Community Planting Event!
From garden tours to hands-on planting, this day was all about making green spaces more accessible, one planter at a time.

Huge thanks to Green Cities Foundation for supporting DIGA’s mission to grow inclusive, pollinator-friendly gardens in our community. 💚