Learn about the design and build of our custom raised bed covers.

GFE is a teaching and demonstration garden, so what happens to the vegetables in our raised beds and fruits from our orchards when it’s ready to harvest? Learn more about our donation efforts.

What’s the difference between all the types of soil you hear about? Learn about potting mix, planting mix, topsoil, and compost and which one is best for your purposes.

All you need to know about growing vegetables and herbs in containers, including soil, types of containers, drainage, and what to plant.

Ideas for creating your own DIY seed pots and greenhouses for vegetable seeds. A great activity to do with kids using only materials you have at home.

Building a raised bed is not as complicated as it seems! See some detailed plans and get ideas for other building materials.

We’re going to jump around in time here as we address Victory Gardens in San Francisco’s history, and where GFE intersects with this history.

Learn to identify common edible plants and forage for your own food in the Bay Area.

Learn about Garden for the Environment with this self-guided walking tour.

Wondering what veggies to grow right now? Here’s what to sow right now, and what to get started for delicious summer crops!

Wanting to get a garden going but missing the supplies? We’ve got you covered with local nurseries and hardware stores that are open and offering services to get materials to you safely during the time of COVID-19.

Now is a great time to get gardening! We are all spending so much time at home and have an even greater relationship to food and our personal spaces. Here are some of the things I suggest for gardening this time of year.