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Find your Garden Community Here!

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We Start Gardens at the
SoFA Pocket Park

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We cultivate confidence in every person to start a garden.

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We Start Gardens Anywhere

Schools

We Start Gardens is a landscaping business dedicated to turning outdoor spaces into vibrant gardens that make the world a better place. Specializing in school gardens, we believe that enhancing education through nature will help cultivate a brighter future.

Backyards

We believe that home gardens can be a source of healthy, sustainable and delicious food, and are passionate about helping our clients make the most of their gardens. With our expertise, you can create a beautiful, functional landscape for your family

Balconies

 Our experts are well-versed in the art of container gardening, helping you choose the right plants for your patios and balconies and even growing herbs and vegetables. Contact us today to get started!

Take a Class

We offer classes about urban agriculture, growing medicine, food waste diversion, and more. Our courses are designed to help schools and cities make knowledgeable decisions when it comes to implementing programs that benefit their community.

Upcoming Events

  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 25
    Oct 25, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    SoFA Pocket Park Garden, 540 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    A soul-nourishing outdoor wellness experience where mindful Pilates-inspired movement meets the healing vibrations of sound.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 07
    Nov 07, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    San Jose, 540 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    Join us for gardening, refreshments, and herb plant sale!
  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, Nov 09
    Eddie Souza Community Garden
    Nov 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Eddie Souza Community Garden, 2380 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95051, USA
    New and experienced gardeners come to swap seeds, harvests and garden stories!
  • Oct 08, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    San Jose, 540 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    Join our honorary co-hosts Congressman Ro Khanna, Assembly member Ash Kalra, Senator Dave Cortese, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, and Carl & Leslee Guardino for a night of inspiration and hope as we honor our 2025 environmental awardees.

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