Open Edible Garden Day

Saturday, August 1, 2026 • 10 am - 4 pm

A one-day celebration of edible gardens, shared knowledge, and neighborhood spirit.

On Saturday, August 1, neighbors throughout Temescal opened their front, back, and side yards to share their edible gardens with the community. Visitors were invited to explore at their own pace, meet the people behind the plants, and learn how food is being grown in a wide range of spaces and styles.

Thank you all for making our 4th annual event a success!

What a day! Here's a quick look back at everything that made it special:

Hundreds of you made it out on a beautiful Oakland summer day (700 RSVPs!), bringing the neighborhood to life.

The tour reached new corners of the neighborhood, with 10 new gardens joining this year. Thank you to our amazing hosts for making it happen.

You helped us to raise $1,400 - helping to deliver the event and keep it going next year.

We inspired a brand new Open Edible Garden event in Glenview!

The annual event is free, self-guided, and open to everyone. You can take part by opening your garden as a host—no matter your skill level—or simply by joining as a visitor and spending the day walking the neighborhood, seeing what’s growing, and learning from your neighbors.

Thank you to our partners!

  • Temescal Commons

    Temescal Commons

    Our wonderful neighbors, 3 time garden participant, and community inspiration — Temescal Commons has agreed to host our after-party this year!

  • Temescal Brewing Logo

    Temescal Brewing

    Special thanks to Temescal Brewing for their generous donations for our after-party and providing community space year-round for our neighborhood.

  • Sidewalk Trees & Gardens

    Sidewalk Trees & Gardens

    We’re truly grateful to Sidewalk Trees & Gardens, for providing us with fiscal sponsorship and support through out the year. They are an inspiration!

  • Manzanita Design Build

    Manzanita Design Build

    Extra thank you goes to our friends at Manzanita DB, who generously donated time and funds to help us maintain our community through-out the year!

  • Big or Small, It All Counts

    From compact container gardens to full backyard beds, every space is worth sharing.

  • Talk to the People Behind the Plants

    Garden hosts will be on hand to share tips, stories, and lessons learned—from first-time growers to seasoned pros.

  • From Garden to Kitchen

    Some gardeners share more than plants—expect to hear about hot sauce, composting, pickling, and more.

  • End the Day Together

    After the gardens close, come to the neighborhood afterparty — an easy way to connect and unwind.

Event FAQs

  • Yes! Temescal Open Edible Garden Day is completely free and open to everyone.

  • Not at all. This event is for anyone—whether you're growing food or just curious to see what your neighbors are up to.

  • RSVP and we’ll email you a digital map and garden guide before the event. It will include garden locations, open times, and what you might find at each one.

  • Gardens are open in two time slots: 10am–1pm and 1–4pm. Each garden is open for one slot only, so hosts can tour other gardens too.

  • Yes! There’s no set route—explore at your own pace and visit the gardens that interest you.

  • Comfortable shoes, water, sun protection, and a tote bag (some gardeners may offer samples, herbs, or seeds).

  • Anyone in the Temescal neighborhood growing edible plants—no matter how small or new your garden is—is welcome to sign up. You’ll host for one part of the day and have the other half free to explore.

  • Yes, if your garden is in a private area (like your backyard), we ask that you be present. If your garden is fully visible from the front and you can’t attend, we may still be able to include it—just reach out.

  • You’re absolutely welcome to host. New gardens and works-in-progress are valuable and inspiring for others to see.

  • Stay tuned! We’re working on the details for a potential afterparty. We’d love to gather and celebrate with everyone!

“I loved meeting new neighbors, and the range of neighbors who opened up their gardens. I really enjoyed seeing inspiration from how our neighbors have planted gardens.”

2024 Visitor

“It was so cool and inspiring to see everyone's spaces, and what they've been growing! And so nice to meet folks who live in the neighborhood, as a new(ish)comer. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming!”

2023 Visitor