Shared Garden Program for Individuals
Since 2012, Valley Verde’s Shared Garden Program for Individuals has helped community members learn to grow culturally preferred organic vegetables. Individuals and families in Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and San José who stand to benefit the most participate for free! Along with its sister Shared Garden Program for Schools, the two provide adults and children a “shared” gardening experience!
Interested in learning how to garden?
​The Shared Garden Program for Individuals provides:​
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Monthly workshops (English or Spanish) with hands-on experience
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One or more garden beds (based on family size)
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Gardening supplies (compost, drip irrigation, soil, and seedlings)
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Garden visits and individualized mentorship
Application & Program Timeline (11 months)
​Program Begins: January
Program Concludes: November
The workshops include lessons on composting, water-saving irrigation methods, drought-tolerant plants, approaches to avoiding chemical pesticides and herbicides, and more. In addition to gardening basics, you will learn about nutrition, ecological principles, and environmental sustainability.
How to Join
​Step One: Express Interest
Fill out our Interest Form below to let us know you want to participate.​​
Step Two: Watch your Inbox
We’ll send official applications to everyone on our interest list one month before the program begins.
Step Three: Apply & Enroll
Complete the formal application to secure your spot!
​​Contact us if you have any questions! We're looking forward to working with you in the garden!