Gardens

Railyard Park Gardens

Help the Railyard Park Stewards maintain our beautiful new Railyard Park.  Contact Eliza Kretzmann at 982-6975 to get involved.


El Dorado School Community Garden
Behind the El Dorado Community School; 2 Avenida Torreon, SF 87508
http://www.eldopc.com

The El Dorado School Community Garden, located behind the community school, is new in 2009. The garden is an oasis in the scrub brush for Eldorado residents and students alike, who have use of 24 raised beds, 20 in-ground beds, compost bins, a cactus garden, labyrinth, and a large communal “crop circle” garden.

How to Get Involved: Email eldogarden@comcast.net

Frenchy’s Field Garden
Agua Fria and Osage

This year, city council passed a resolution establishing a community garden program, to allow the creation of community gardens in city parks. The garden at Frenchy’s Field offers about 16 plots, ranging in size from 80 to 150 square feet. A $15 fee is required at the beginning of the season, with the cost of water being assessed to parciantes (a local term for those who share a resource) at the end of the season.

How to Get Involved: Contact Jessie Esparza in the city Parks Division at 955-2106

Maclovia Park Garden
Maclovia St. and Gallegos Dr.

The Maclovia Park Garden is the smaller of the two new city-sponsored community gardens. It is actively seeking community members to help this garden get off the ground.

How to Get Involved: Contact Jessie Esparza in the city Parks Division at 955-2106.

Milagro Community Garden
2481 Legacy Court (behind the Lutheran Church of the Servant)

The Milagro Community Garden, located off Rodeo Rd, is the most established community garden in Santa Fe. Now in its 12th year, Milagro has 34 plots in use. The 10 x 16 plots cost $25/yr to rent, plus a $30 membership fee for the first year. Scholarships are available. The goal of Milagro is to help you grow food, fun and community. Milagro hosts monthly garden classes during the growing season. Classes are open to the public, though donations are gratefully accepted from non-members.

How to get involved: email Milagro_Garden@att.net to get on the mailing list, get on the waiting list, volunteer assistance or supplies, get a tour or for more information.

Tessa’s Garden
Tesuque
www.tessahoran.com

The mission of The Tessa Horan Foundation is to create educational programs for self-sustainability and mental/ emotional wellbeing that can be replicated in the form of organic gardens in diverse community settings. In memory of Tessa Horan, a young woman who was killed in a shark attack while volunteering for the Peace Corps, Tessa’s Garden has donated nearly 30 pounds of food per week through “Kitchen Angels” and the Food Depot.

How to get involved: Contact gardengeishas@gmail.com

Alto Park Community Garden

A new community garden is being proposed in Alto Park for the La Madera and Barrio La Canada neighborhoods.  Anyone interested in participating in the new garden can contact Consuelo Luz at luz@rt66.com.

Tesuque Village Community Garden Project

Currently seeking land for a community garden in Tesuque Village. Please call Rebekah at 424-9475.