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Gardeners know the importance of planning for the future. We take care of the soil, we plant seeds and we do things sustainably because we know that what we do today will make a significant difference in the years to come.
John F. Kennedy Towers is a San Francisco landmark designed by noted architect John S. Bolles. The 12-story apartment building provides affordable housing for low income seniors, most of whom are monolingual Cantonese speakers.
These plant notes provide plant information tailored to our region, in a thorough and concise format, to make it easy to learn about, grow, and maintain each featured plant. Browse these lists to learn about plants in each category: A two-page note has detailed information and multiple photos. A one-page…
Firewise Landscaping: Make your home saferAlthough wildfires were once confined to woodland areas, homes in suburban areas are increasingly vulnerable to devastation. The good news is that there are things you can do to improve the odds of your home surviving a wildfire. The time to act is now and here’s how…
Pacifica Gardens is a community-run urban agricultural garden whose mission is to "educate, cultivate, and inspire the community to grow food locally." The approximately 30,000 square foot garden features over forty vegetable and herb beds, native plant gardens and a small orchard.
The Tompkins Stairway Garden is located in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood, one block above the Alemany Farmers' Market and Flea Market. What was once a trash-strewn hillside is now an open, sunny garden featuring low-water use plants and a colorful tiled stairway.
The first tender carrots and radishes in spring, a perfectly ripe tomato in summer - nothing quite matches the bounty from our own gardens. Our temperate Bay Area climate allows for successful year-round crops.
Quick links: Inspiration | Containers | Selection | Planting | Watering | Maintenance | Propagation | References Many California native plants thrive with little water, no pesticides and no fertilizer. They can be the best choice to provide food and shelter for native birds, butterflies, bees and…
Trees add beauty to the landscape with their form, foliage and flowers. In addition to visually enhancing our environment, trees are vital to supporting life on earth.
