Now that spring is around the corner, we’re here to herb your enthusiasm with a roundup of community gardens to cultivate your green thumb.
Whether you’re looking to work with a group and share the fruit or solo grow your harvest, these local spots are tilled and ready to turnip this growing season. 🍅
Many community gardens offer seed share programs + community shared tool sheds, but check with each garden for specifics.
🌸 Veggielution, 647 S. King Rd.
Explore gardening with the whole family every Saturday from 10-12:30 p.m. at the Veggielution Youth Garden or volunteer at their farm. Experience garden maintenance, composting + crafts.
Cost: Free
Getting Started:Check out visiting hours online, or fill out their volunteer form.
🌸 Berryessa Community Garden, Cape Colony + Commodore Dr.
The Berryessa School District owns this property and partnered with the City to maintain its 2-acre plot, one of the largest community gardens in San Jose.
Cost: $0.11-$0.35 per sqft
Getting Started: Call (408) 793-4165 or email community.gardens@sanjoseca.gov.
🌸 Coyote Creek Community Garden, Tully Rd. + Galveston Ave.
This garden operates across from the Tully Community Branch Library — which also has a Seed Library where planters can get fruits + veggies, herbs, and plant seeds.
Cost: $0.11-$0.35 per sqft
Getting Started: Call (408) 793-4165 or email community.gardens@sanjoseca.gov.
🌸 Jesse Frey Community Garden, W. Alma Ave. + Belmont Way
Leased from the Santa Clara Valley Water District, this garden is tucked away, making it a tranquil oasis for gardeners looking for peace + quiet.
Cost: $0.11-$0.35 per sqft
Getting Started: Call (408) 793-4165 or email community.gardens@sanjoseca.gov.
Check out this Community Gardens map from the City of San Jose for more places to seed the day.