Learn the fundamentals of successfully growing food in your backyard in this engaging series taught by local gardening experts! Dig In! -- GFE's Six-Part Edible Gardening Series Saturdays from 10am - 12pm on April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, and May 2nd and 9th. One registration enrolls you in all six sessions! Do you want to […]
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 beginner gardeners or anyone looking for a refresher. We will guide you through the steps to transform your yard into a beautiful garden, including maintenance tips and where to find […]
Learn how to make your own backyard compost... for FREE! Keep precious organic matter and plant nutrients in your yard and improve your soil Learn how to make your very own compost! The backbone of every healthy garden, compost improves all soil types and can be a difference between success and failure with many plants. […]
Make a cheery springtime wreath and flowery garden swag from GFE's plants and blooms that you gather yourself! Join us for a springtime walk through Garden for the Environment to gather beautiful seasonal flowers and green that you will use to create a spring wreath or vibrant garden swag to take home with you! Part […]
Learn about the fun, accessible activity of observing birds, particularly in urban areas. Our bird expert instructor will get you started! Birds are all around us, even in our dense urban city. In this workshop we'll discuss the importance of birds and their ecology and how we can make our cities safer for birds and […]
Do you want to learn the basics of sustainable gardening design and care? Join us for this informative, hands-on, series! Introduction to Sustainable Gardening Series - Spring 2026 Three Saturdays from 10am - noon: March 7th March 14th March 21st Cost: $30 for the full series. You'll receive a $10 Urban Farmer Store / Heritage […]
In this engaging workshop, learn about how to grow your own edible plants year-round in San Francisco's mild climate. In this in-person workshop, learn to take full advantage of the unique gardening climate in San Francisco, where you can grow your own fruits and vegetables year-round! Join us throughout the seasons for our Grow Your […]
Learn pruning methods that keep your garden shrubs and small trees healthy and looking beautiful. Get hands-on practice, too! Pruning is vital for plant health and can enhance the beauty and vigor of your entire garden. In this engaging workshop, you will learn how to make basic pruning cuts and about principles and techniques that […]
Learn various household water-saving techniques! From eliminating leaks to storing rainwater, you can conserve this precious resource. Cost: $10, but you'll get a $10 gift card for attending the workshop. Sponsored by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Conserving water in the drought-prone Bay Area is so important, and this workshop will teach you several […]
Learn from our expert instructors how to maximize tree health and fruit production by properly tending to your fruit trees this winter! Learn how to maximize tree health and fruit production by identifying and properly removing dead, damaged, and dying wood. Our expert instructors will go over general pruning techniques, discuss the differences between summer […]
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 beginner gardeners or anyone looking for a refresher. We will guide you through the steps to transform your yard into a beautiful garden, including maintenance tips and where to find […]
Learn how to make your very own compost! The backbone of every healthy garden, compost improves all soil types and can be a difference between success and failure with many plants. In this FREE workshop, we will teach you how to make compost in your backyard and introduce you to our worms that make their […]
