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Growing gardeners
to cultivate community

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We are a public teaching garden in San Francisco offering collaborative, hands-on, skilled, and hopeful programming to give people the tools to understand and care for their environment and community.

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Upcoming Events

Spring Garden Party

Saturday, May 9th from 2pm - 5pm
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Dig In! Edible Gardening Series

Join for this hands-on, 6-part series to learn about growing food from seed to harvest. Starts April 4, 2026

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FREE Urban Composting Workshop

Learn how to make your very own compost! Keep precious organic matter and plant nutrients in your yard and improve your soil.

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“GFE is an oasis in the heart of the city. When I'm here, I feel like I’m miles away. The traffic noise and city stress fade.

The garden is a reflection of all the great people who have passed through and put their hands in the soil.”

- Paul, GFE volunteer for 20+ years