Growing A Garden: Where To Start

1590 7th Avenue,San Francisco CA 94122

15 July, 2023

Description

Do you have a space that you would like to turn into a garden, but don’t know where to start? This class is perfect for beginner gardeners, or anyone looking for a refresher. We will guide you through the steps to transform your yard into a beautiful garden, including maintenance tips and where to find support and resources. This workshop will focus on working with nature, observing your space, and demystifying San Francisco's unique microclimate. With your newfound knowledge, you'll be able to create a manageable garden that works with its natural space. Bring your questions! Our expert instructor Carey Craddock is a horticulturalist who has been gardening and teaching others to garden in San Francisco since 1997. She runs Carey Craddock Gardens where she specializes in edible gardening, drought tolerant and native plant gardening. COVID-19 information: GFE Mask Guidelines: Masks are optional for vaccinated visitors (workshop participants, volunteers, students etc.) and required for unvaccinated individuals. Our staff is fully vaccinated and boosted. Thank you for continuing to keep the garden a safe and open space for everyone!Please bring your own gardening gloves for possible hands-on activities.Please cancel your shift and do not come to GFE if you develop COVID19 symptoms on or before the day of your workshop (fever, chills, repeated shaking / shivering, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, feeling unusually weak or fatigued, new loss of taste or smell, muscle pain, headache, runny or congested nose, or diarrhea)GFE will continue to monitor the COVID19 situation in San Francisco and make any necessary changes to the workshop based on City guidelines.No walk-up registration permitted for this course.  Full garden workshop schedule What to bring to the workshop Directions to the garden More about Carey and our gardening Instructors