Community Gardens
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Benefits of Community Gardens
- Enhance our neighborhoods by turning empty lots into green areas
- Provides individuals and families the opportunity to grow fresh, healthy produce
- Encourages the understanding and awareness of the local environment
- Offers the opportunity to build a sense of community within neighborhoods
The UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego County's Community Gardens group advises and educates the public on starting and maintaining sustainable community gardens for the benefit of their local community.
Find a Local Community Garden
San Diego County is home to many community gardens supported by UC Master Gardeners.
Click here to view a map of local community gardens.
Getting Started
Information on starting or restoring a community garden
- UCANR Community Garden Start-Up Guide (English) - Click here
- Gardening 201: How to Start and Manage Community Gardens - Click here
San Diego Community Garden Network's 6-lesson guide - Creating the Garden - Click here
Adapted from the Backyard Produce Project in Poway, CA
Managing the Garden
- Managing the Garden - Click here
Adapted from the Backyard Produce Project in Poway, CA
- Sample Garden Rules - Click here
from American Community Garden Association
More Helpful Resources
- American Community Gardening Association - Click here
- Note: check with your local city officials regarding community garden regulations and guidelines
How Can We Help?
For more information email us at CommunityGardens@MasterGardenerSD.org