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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
    Thu, Jul 10
    Jul 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – Jul 31, 2025, 9:00 PM
    SoFA Pocket Park, 540 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    The SoFA District comes alive at Pobladores Night Market, an open-air evening event at Parque de los Pobladores (501 S 1st St & William St). Stroll through the market, grab a bite, catch a performance, and soak in the local energy.
  • Sat, Jul 12
    SoFA Pocket Park Garden
    Jul 12, 2025, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
    SoFA Pocket Park Garden, 540 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    Come Mix and Mingle by creating your own signature fragrances(2) + my signature fragrance. You will receive a keepsake.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sun, Jul 13
    Eddie Souza Community Garden
    Jul 13, 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!
  • Fri, Jul 18
    SoFA Pocket Park
    Jul 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    SoFA Pocket Park, 540 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA
    Join DJ Sin Afán and We Start Gardens at SoFA Pocket Park to enjoy a warm summer evening of salsa records from Colombia, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Mexico and more.

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