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 Own Food workshop.
Some topics that will be covered in the months the workshop is offered:
- January: Soil fertility, weed management, and what to plant now.
- April: Choosing the right spots for your vegetables in the garden and caring for seedlings you may have started.
- May: Warm weather crops and plants that attract beneficial insects and watering needs of your spring garden.
- July: Planning for your winter garden and summer pests and diseases to look out for.
- September: Preparing your garden for the cool and rainy season and harvesting the fruits of your summer garden.
- November: Taking advantage of the rainy season by planting cold hardy crops such as garlic, peas, and edible perennials.
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:
- Please bring a mask to accommodate your comfort level in an outdoor group situation
- Please bring your own gardening gloves for possible hands-on activities.
- Please cancel your shift and do not come to GFE if you develop COVID19 symptoms on or before the day of your workshop
No walk-up registration permitted for this course.
Full garden workshop schedule
What to bring to the workshop
Directions to the garden
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