Garden for the Environment: Growing A Garden: Where To Start

Do you have a space that you would like to turn into a garden, but don’t know where to start? This class is perfect for you or anyone looking for a refresher! We will guide you through the steps to turn your yard into a garden, including maintenance tips and where to find support and resources. This workshop will focus on working with nature, observing your space, and demystifying San Francisco’s unique microclimate. With your newfound knowledge, you’ll be able to create a garden best suited to your interests, your ability to care for it, and what the natural space provides. Bring your questions!

Our expert instructor Carey Craddock is a horticulturalist who has been gardening and teaching others to garden in San Francisco since 1997. Carey will go over everything you need to know about getting a bountiful return on your efforts in your vegetable garden and take you on a full tour of our garden!

COVID-19 information:

GFE Mask Guidelines: Masks are optional for vaccinated visitors (workshop participants, volunteers, students etc.) and required for unvaccinated individuals. Our staff is fully vaccinated and boosted. Thank you for continuing to keep the garden a safe and open space for everyone!
Please bring your own gardening gloves for possible hands-on activities.
You will be required to sign a liability waiver upon arrival.
Please cancel your shift and do not come to GFE if you develop COVID19 symptoms on or before the day of your workshop (fever, chills, repeated shaking / shivering, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, feeling unusually weak or fatigued, new loss of taste or smell, muscle pain, headache, runny or congested nose, or diarrhea)
GFE will continue to monitor the COVID19 situation in San Francisco and make any necessary changes to the workshop based on City guidelines.

No walk-up registration permitted for this course.