Community Gardens

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 Master Gardener Association of San Diego County Community Gardens Program advises and educates the public on starting and maintaining sustainable community gardens for the benefit of their local community.

For more information contact the Master Gardener Community Gardens Committee 

Click here to view a map of local community gardens.

• American Community Gardening Association
• San Diego Community Garden Network

Information on starting or restoring a community garden
Websites:

• Community Garden Start - Up Guide (English) from University of CA Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Gardening 201: How to Start and Manage Community Gardens A 6-lesson guide to San Diego community gardens

Note: check with your local city officials regarding community garden regulations and guidelines

PDFs
Backyard Produce Garden, Poway, Ca.

• Creating the Garden
• Managing the Garden

American Community Garden Association

• 10 Steps to Starting a Community Garden
• Sample Garden Rules