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Growing food, health, and resilience through community-based food systems. Join the movement! 🌽
Find our gardening programs and sign-up links below:

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Hi 👋 if you’re new here welcome! Here’s a little information about ourselves and our programs. Make sure to visit the link in our bio for more info and check out our highlights to se all the things we’re up to.

Hola 👋 si son nuevos a nuestra pagina bienvenidos! Por favor visite en enlace en nuestra biografía para recibir más información de nuestro programa.

#SGP #homegarden #organicgardening #education #valleyverde #foodsovereignty #cosecha #harvest #sanjose #california #urbangardens #urbangardening #urbanfarming #diygarden #diy #flowers #vegetables #health #salud #communitygardens #foodsecurity #nonprofit #organic #growfoodnotlawns #jardines #organico #seedling #ethnic #diversity #sharedgardensk by @valleyverde

Learn how your food choices impact your health and the environment! 🌱🍏

Join us for our next Sow & Grow event! Valley Verde and the Chicana Latina Foundation invite you to an interactive workshop led by CLF Promotoras, led in English and Spanish. Get practical tips on organic vs. conventional foods, washing produce safely, and finding local farmers' markets!

This event is 100% FREE and includes light refreshments! Plus, complete a short survey at the end to enter a raffle for an e-gift card. 🎟️✨
🗓️ Saturday, November 14th
📍 Valley Verde: 691 W. San Carlos St., San Jose
⏰ 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Succulent Propagation Workshop
⏰ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Environmental Conversation & Workshop (English and Spanish)
Please register in advance using the link below!

🔗 RSVP link: https://www.valleyverde.org/event-details/sow-grow-gathering-environmental-platicas-comida-organica-organic-food-1

#ValleyVerde #ChicanaLatinaFoundation #SanJose #OrganicFood #CommunityHealth #SouthBayGardening

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¡Aprende cómo tus elecciones de alimentos impactan tu salud y el medio ambiente! 🌱🍏

¡Acompañanos en nuestro próximo evento de Sow & Grow! Valley Verde y Chicana Latina Foundation te invitan a un taller interactivo presentado en inglés y español por las Promotoras de CLF. ¡Obtén consejos prácticos sobre alimentos orgánicos frente a los convencionales, cómo lavar tus frutas y verduras de manera segura y cómo encontrar mercados de agricultores locales!

¡Este evento es 100% GRATUITO e incluye refrigerios ligeros! Además, completa una breve encuesta al final para participar en la rifa de una tarjeta de regalo electrónica. 🎟️✨
🗓️ Sábado, 14 de noviembre
📍 Valley Verde: 691 W. San Carlos St., San Jose
⏰ 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Taller de propagación de suculentas
⏰ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Plática ambiental y taller (en inglés y español)
¡Por favor regístrate con anticipación usando el enlace a continuación!

🔗 Enlace de inscripción: https://www.valleyverde.org/event-details/sow-grow-gathering-environmental-platicas-comida-organica-organic-food-1 by @valleyverde

Learn how to turn food waste into healthy soil for your garden! 🌿
Join Valley Verde’s free 6-month Home Composting Program (January – June 2027).

Who can join? Residents of San Jose, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy.
Cost: FREE
1 workshop per month. Full attendance is required to complete the program and receive equipment.

How to Start:
Attend one mandatory online orientation:
🗓️ Thursday, Nov 5 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ Monday, Nov 9 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

👉 Visit our website to sign up! www.valleyverde.org/home-compost

#ValleyVerde #SanJose #MorganHill #Gilroy #Composting #UrbanAgriculture #gardening #organic #organicgardening by @valleyverde

Join Valley Verde and Our City Forest for our upcoming Sow & Grow workshop! 🌿

Learn about of native shrub propagation and discover how to successfully grow and multiply native plants for your garden.

🗓 When: Saturday, October 10th | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Where: Valley Verde

🎟 Register here: https://www.valleyverde.org/event-details/sow-grow-learn-about-shrub-propagation-from-our-city-forest

#ValleyVerde #OurCityForest #SowAndGrow #NativePlants #PlantPropagation #UrbanGardening #BayAreaGardening by @valleyverde

Looking for a wider variety of plants for your garden beds?

Valley Verde's Homeland Nursery carries a diverse mix of seedlings, including traditional favorite crops, unique herbs, classic veggies, and fun new varieties to try out!.

Visit us at 691 W. San Carlos St. to check out our selection! 🌱
You can also order seedlings online for pick up in-person at www.valleyverde.org.

#ValleyVerde #HomelandNursery #UrbanAg #Gardening by @valleyverde

Take a breath and reconnect with nature! 🌱✨

Join us for our next Sow & Grow workshop with the Dhyan Foundation. We’re combining hands-on garden volunteering with a beginner-friendly, nature-based meditation session.

This event is 100% FREE and open to everyone!

🗓 Saturday, September 12th
📍 691 W. San Carlos St., San Jose
⏰ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Garden Volunteering
⏰ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Guided Meditation

Space is limited, so please register in advance!
🔗 RSVP link: [https://www.valleyverde.org/event-details/sow-grow-join-us-for-nature-based-meditation-with-the-dhyan-foundation] by @valleyverde

This past weekend, we celebrated @valleyverde’s 15-year Anniversary at the “Bees & Trees” Fruit Orchard Project Ribbon Cutting in Morgan Hill 🐝🌲

For 15 years, Valley Verde’s mission to promote healthy meals, food security and environmental resilience has helped underserved families develop skills in organic gardening, composting and micro entrepreneurship.

The “Bees & Trees” Fruit Orchard combines urban fruit tree planning with pollinator-friendly beekeeping to enhance local biodiversity and promote sustainable agriculture.

By supporting Valley Verde with a grant, I’m grateful to see this project come to life as an agricultural and educational space for our South County community.

Special thanks to Dave and Anne Peterson for having me on your beautiful ranch ❤️ ¡Felicidades!

Support @valleyverde by making a donation ➡️ www.valleyverde.org by @valleyverde

Happy National Relaxation Day!
Nature doesn’t rush, and neither should you. 🌿
Gardening is our favorite reminder to slow down, breathe deep, and reconnect with the world around us. How are you spending time outdoors today? ☀️🌱
#valleyverde #GardenSeason #gardening #gardeninglife #nationalrelaxtionday by @valleyverde

Our Shared Garden Program is now recruiting for the upcoming Spring season! 🌱

Join our beginner-friendly Shared Garden Program to learn organic gardening methods, build community with fellow gardeners, and enjoy harvesting fresh, home-grown vegetables. 🌿

Interested? Complete our Interest Form here: https://www.valleyverde.org/shared-garden-individuals by @valleyverde

A huge, overdue thank-you to @firsttechfed ! 💚 Receiving their Fundamental Needs Grant has helped us expand our organic gardening courses and programs and equip local community members with garden beds to offset high grocery costs. by @valleyverde

Happy National Farmers Market Week! 🍉
This week enjoy fresh seasonal produce, support local farmers, and connect with your community. Find a local famers market near you: https://www.bayareafarmersmarkets.com/ by @valleyverde

Join us for a Sow + Grow Community Day! 🌱
This month, we'll be hosting a workshop on making your own eco-friendly greeting cards that have seeds in them, so when you gift the card you'll also be gifting plantable flower seeds!
This workshop is FREE and open for everyone! Children are welcome!!
🗓️Saturday, August 8th
📍691 W. San Carlos St.
💰FREE
Schedule:
🧑‍🌾1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Volunteer Activity - Help with farm and garden bed maintenance.
🏠2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Card-Making Workshop - make your own cards using recycled paper and flower seeds!
Be sure to register in advance to reserve your spot!
Register here: https://www.valleyverde.org/event-details/sow-and-grow-create-plantable-seed-paper-greeting-cards by @valleyverde