Free learning, woven into everything.
From descriptive plant labels to seasonal workshops, school field trips and youth mentoring — community education is at the heart of Spiral Gardens.
Free workshops
Seasonal schedules of free workshops and classes.
Field trips
Hosting school groups for hands-on garden learning.
Youth mentoring
Mentoring local youth in growing food and leadership.
Ask us anything
We answer thousands of gardening questions every year.
Seasonal classes.
Example topics — join our email list to hear about the next schedule.
Starting a fall & winter garden
What to plant as the days get shorter — and how to keep it thriving through the rains.
Seed starting 101
Soil mixes, trays, timing and light for strong, healthy starts.
Gardening for pollinators
Choosing California natives that feed bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Composting & healthy soil
Turn kitchen scraps into black gold and build living soil in your beds.
Growing culinary & medicinal herbs
Propagating, harvesting and using herbs from your own garden.
Small-space & container growing
Big harvests from patios, balconies and planter boxes.
Every plant tells you how to grow it.
Descriptive labels on every plant share sun needs, size, flavor and tips for success in our microclimates — so you can shop with confidence.
- Sun & shade requirements
- Spacing, size and growing season
- Flavor notes and uses in the kitchen
- Habitat value for pollinators
Shaping a healthier food system.
We actively participate in collaborations and advocacy for public policy that promotes healthy food access.
From working with neighbors and city commissions to partnering with organizations like the Ecology Center, we believe everyone deserves access to fresh, nutritious, affordable food — and the land and know-how to grow it.
Bring your class or group.
School field trips and group visits are welcome — email us to arrange a time.