Raised Bed Covers by Big Fun Gardens
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Learn about the design and build of our custom raised bed covers.
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Native Plant Fun Facts -- The Distinctive California Buckeye
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Today’s featured native plant is Aesculus californica (California Buckeye; California Horse Chestnut). This tree / large shrub is currently in bloom in San Francisco, and its panicles (elongated groupings of flowers) have delicate white flowers with brown or reddish stems.
Read More30th Anniversary Historical Post: Then-and-Now Perspectives from 23+ Years
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In this week of celebrating GFE’s 30th anniversary, we take a look at some then-and-now photos chronicling at least 23 years of the garden’s history. The garden has undergone drastic and amazing changes, all in the effort to educate San Franciscans about the importance of gardening.
Read More30th Anniversary Historical Post: The Evolution of GFE's Hillside Areas
/Today’s historical post takes a look at our hillside areas over twenty-four of the garden’s thirty-year history.
Read MoreNative Plant Fun Facts: The Charismatic Cow Parsnip
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This week’s featured California native plant is the cow parsnip (Heracleum maximum). It not only grows in California, but in most of the United States, and is the only plant in the genus Heracleum native to North America.
Read MoreResource: What type of soil should I use?
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What’s the difference between all the types of soil you hear about? Learn about potting mix, planting mix, topsoil, and compost and which one is best for your purposes.
Read More30th Anniversary Historical Post (on Earth Day #50): The Evolution of GFE's North Classroom Space
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Happy 50th Earth Day! In recognition of this important anniversary, we’ll take a look at the evolution of one of our spaces, the North Classroom. It’s one of the areas in the garden that’s been the most pivotal in conveying the message of nurturing and protecting our planet in myriad ways in our 30-year history.
Read More30th Anniversary Historical Post: GFE and Victory Gardens in San Francisco
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We’re going to jump around in time here as we address Victory Gardens in San Francisco’s history, and where GFE intersects with this history.
Read MoreNative Plant Fun Facts: The gorgeous Fremontodendron californicum
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This week’s featured California native plant is the hardy, gorgeous Fremontodendron californicum, commonly known as California flannelbush. The most notable feature of Fremontodendron californicum is its stunning bright yellow flowers that bloom in spring, so look for them as you walk in your neighborhood these days.
Read MoreResource: Planting Calendar
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Wondering what veggies to grow right now? Here’s what to sow right now, and what to get started for delicious summer crops!
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