San Antonio is in the thick of summer. As we anxiously wait for the fall, we’re here to herb your enthusiasm with a roundup of community gardens to cultivate your green thumb.
Whether you’re looking to work with a group + share the fruit or solo grow your harvest, these local spots are tilled and ready to turnip the growing season.
Gardopia Gardens, 619 N. New Braunfels Ave.
This nonprofit was founded in 2015 to address health disparities in a high-crime corridor on the near eastside of San Antonio. Gardopia offers several programs including garden-based learning, a garden volunteer program, and a seasonal farmers market. Don’t miss: Check out the free Family Garden Day on Saturday, Aug. 10.
Garcia Street Urban Farm, 218 Garcia St.
The garden is managed by William R. Sinkin Eco Centro at San Antonio College and aims to create opportunities for community volunteerism, fresh produce, and education. This 4.1-acre farm is one of the only housing authority, community, and higher education-led urban farming + food production initiatives in the nation.
Take a look at Garcia Street Urban Farm’s events calendar and register for its upcoming Gardening Basics class on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m.
Photo by Garcia Street Urban Farm
Beacon Hill Community Garden, 1144 W. Gramercy Pl.
Founded in 2008, the Beacon Hill Neighborhood Association created this community garden using grant funds from the Green Spaces Alliance. The garden is a setting for neighborhood recreation, social gatherings, and education. Pro tip: Email the garden about volunteer opportunities.
Palo Alto Community Garden, 1400 W. Villaret Blvd.
The Palo Alto Community Garden opened in October 2019 as a space to grow food, combat poverty, and address obesity in a historically under-served Southside community.
