Growing gardeners
to cultivate community

White line drawing of various flowers, a butterfly, and a caterpillar on a black background.

We are a public teaching garden in San Francisco offering collaborative, hands-on, skilled, and hopeful programming to give people the tools to understand and care for their environment and community.

null

Join a workshop →

Group of five people working together planting or tending plants in a garden.

Volunteer with us →

Visit the garden →

A digital drawing of a bee and a tiny insect flying nearby

Upcoming Events

In this engaging workshop, learn about how to grow your own edible plants year-round in San Francisco's mild climate.

Join for this hands-on, three-part series to learn about nurturing low-water gardens that provide beauty and attract pollinators.

Person wearing orange gloves raking compost pile with decayed leaves and soil in an outdoor garden setting.

Learn how to make your very own compost! Keep precious organic matter and plant nutrients in your yard and improve your soil.

Outline drawing of a butterfly with detailed wing patterns and antennae, on a black background.

Want seasonal planting advice & local tips?

Blackboard drawing of various flowers, butterflies, and a bee, with text stating "Growing Gardeners Since 1990".
A sign that reads 'Garden for the Environment' partially obscured by succulents and plants in the foreground with trees in the background.

“GFE is an oasis in the heart of the city. When I'm here, I feel like I’m miles away. The traffic noise and city stress fade.

The garden is a reflection of all the great people who have passed through and put their hands in the soil.”

- Paul, GFE volunteer for 20+ years