Think Spring: Community Gardens You Can Be Part of in San Antonio

Gardens also offer a rich opportunity for you to share community spirit. San Antonio has a number of communal gardens where you can enjoy the satisfaction of working outdoors while bonding with your neighbors and learning more about the environment.

Here are some of the local programs where you can volunteer your services. Which ones grab your interest?

Little Patch Garden

Little Patch Garden is an oasis of greenery in the middle of downtown San Antonio. Volunteers from around the city unite to grow fruits and vegetables and work on landscaping and other projects. Head over to an open session on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. or email hello@littlepatchgarden.com for more information.

Landa Gardens Conservancy

Landa Gardens Conservancy honors his legacy of Harry Landa, who donated the land as a memorial to his wife. Located adjacent to the Landa Branch of the San Antonio Public Library, the garden is designed with a medieval theme that includes the elements of beauty, fragrance, medicinal and culinary. Work days are held on Saturdays or you can email info@LandaGardens.org to learn more.

Roots of Change

Roots of Change is an appropriately named community of urban farms and backyard gardens focused on sustainability and environmental awareness. Volunteers share in a bounty of produce including broccoli, mushrooms, carrots and greens. Community workdays are Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the first Saturday of the month from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Visit their Facebook page for more information.

Green Spaces Alliance

Green Spaces Alliance is a comprehensive resource uniting community gardens throughout the area. The Alliance has a mission to "sustain the natural environment and enhance urban spaces" by promoting community involvement. More than 40 facilities belong to their network and new ones are being added all the time. The GSA website has a map of current gardens along with more information about their program. 

Meetup

Meetup is an online organization that connects people with a number of social activities. They have a forum devoted to community gardening in San Antonio that lists volunteer opportunities as well as related events such as training workshops.

Working in a garden provides a great workout and a way to meet people while building up good karma. Have you done any work at a community garden? Share your experience with us!