Participating gardens
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Morning 10am - 1pm
338 49th · Lauren
♿️ Enter through a side gate · Garden boxes are on side of house and in back of house.
Ask me…
What did you do differently based on what you learned from the last Temescal garden tour?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🌿 Herbs
447 49th · Yann
Enter through the driveway · Somewhat accessible, there is a single small gate to get through that is under 36"
Ask me…
How do you garden without having your own yard or access to land?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
🐝 Passion for pollinators
448 48th · Sue & Bruce
Front yard with gate · Partially accessible. Green house on the corner, enter via the small black gate
Ask me…
What did the yard look like when you first moved into your house?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
📖 A plant with a backstory
🐝 Passion for pollinators
🤏 Creative use of small space
🏛️ Architectural or artistic elements
🍽️ Outdoor kitchen
🌱 We have lots of seeds to share with visitors!
4825 Webster · Milli, Matt & Charlotte
♿️ Front yard garden · You have to walk through my driveway to access the garden. We will make sure it’s well marked!
Ask me…
about my pluot tree with four species graphted to the trunk!
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
🦄 Special or unique varietals
🌳 Fruit trees
🌸 Flowers for pressing and drying (I know they aren’t edible, but still cool?)
4803 Webster · Pierre & Lauren
Front yard garden · Garden is next to the driveway!
Ask me…
Why did you add this type of archway for your snap peas?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
🐝 Passion for pollinators
4514 Manila · Michael & John
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
💦 Irrigation system
Enter through driveway
466 44th · Rosie & Corrine
Enter through driveway · just walk up the driveway and we are on the left!
Ask me..
How has the garden evolved over the years? One of the gardeners has been here for over 40 years!
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
🪱 Vermiculture
🐔 Chickens
🤏 Creative use of small space
Get expert advice! Master Gardeners of Alameda County will be stationed in the driveway.
460 44th · Sienne & Emily
♿️ Front yard garden
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🦄 Special or unique varietals
🤏 Creative use of small space
Afternoon 1pm - 4pm
354 50th · Jonny & Clare
♿️ Enter through a side gate · There is an accessible path and ramp to the back deck, but there are a couple of stairs to get down into the back part of the garden where the beds are.
Ask me…
about my chili peppers—it’s the main crop we grow as we love making fermented hot sauce and pickled peppers, etc. A bonus is the hot peppers are less susceptible to being eaten by critters.
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌱 Herbs
🦄 Special or unique varietals
💦 Irrigation system
362 50th · Amie & David
Enter through a side gate · The gate is on the right side of our home.
Ask me…
You are clearly great gardeners, can I buy you a house?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
👃 Aromatics
📖 A plant with a backstory
🐝 Passion for pollinators
🗑️ Composting
🪱 Vermiculture
💦 Irrigation system
🕶️ Creative use of shady space
🐜 Creative solutions for pests / critters
4820 Clarke · Elle
♿️ Enter through the driveway · I'll use sidewalk chalk and an arrow but it's pretty straightforward.
Ask me…
I hope someone with knowledge of Temescal history can tell me more about my house.
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
🦄 Special or unique varietals
📖 A plant with a backstory
🐝 Passion for pollinators
4835 Webster · Joanie
♿️ Enter through a side gate · There will be a sign at the side gate
Ask me…
How does your garden bring you joy?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
🎨 Batik Art
408 A 48th · Jenna & Ben
♿️ Enter through the driveway · Accessible up to a certain point. Easy entrance and can view most of garden. When facing house, right hand side driveway and gate.
Ask me…
about my cute cats, and about moving large plants.
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
🦄 Special or unique varietals
📖 A plant with a backstory
💦 Irrigation system
💮 Begonias
416 45th · Josie
Enter through a side gate · Enter in a narrow ally, I will make signs.
Ask me…
Where, when and why did you start gardening?
Who were/are your mentor/teachers?
How do you choose what to grow when and why?
What is one of the things you love about gardening?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
🏛️ Architectural or artistic elements
⛲ Water features
🌻 Sun Flowers
Arts & crafts activity! An opportunity for kids and adults alike. Including a screenprinting station!
4406 Webster · Tracey & Octavian
Enter through a side gate · Enter through the driveway via the side gate.
Ask me…
How did this garden start off?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
🤏 Creative use of small space
492 44th · Jordan
Enter through side gate · Uneven paths. Imperfect for wheelchair users.
Ask me…
Who is that small sad dog?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
👃 Aromatics
🦄 Special or unique varietals
📖 A plant with a backstory
🐝 Passion for pollinators
☀️ Greenhouse
Get stamped at every garden and pick up your prize here before 4pm!
387 43rd · Sara & Randi
Enter through a side gate · The gate is on the left side of the house.
Ask me…
What is something you like about your garden?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌱 Herbs
493 42nd · Rick
♿️ Enter through the driveway then a side gate · I'll have the driveway and gate open with a sign. There will be some plants in the driveway to make it easily visible.
Ask me…
about how things have changed over time. I can also share techniques for growing and propagation.
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
👃 Aromatics
🦄 Special or unique varietals
☀️ Greenhouse
🗑️ Composting
🪱 Vermiculture
🤏 Creative use of small space
🕶️ Creative use of shady space
🍽️ Outdoor kitchen
💰 Commercializing backyard garden
480 42nd · Jimmy, Deborah & Louise
Front yard garden
Ask me…
How do you share responsibility for gardening amongst a cohousing community?
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🗑️ Composting
4189 Opal · Sandy
Enter through the driveway · Pink house with front garden
Ask me…
about the story of my garden.
Garden features
🥬 Veggies
🍎 Fruit
🌿 Herbs
👃 Aromatics
🚗 Driveway garden