Community Gardens

The assignment of new Community Garden plots is temporarily paused to evaluate operations and ensure the City continues to meet the needs of our community effectively. Please check back here for updates on when new plot assignments will resume. If you are currently assigned a plot, this pause does not effect you. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Scattered throughout Palo Alto are plots of land dedicated to providing Palo Altans with a place to dig their hands into the soil and plant vegetables, flowers, and herbs. These open spaces are an oasis for gardeners, as well as visitors, who come to enjoy the beauty of the calendula blossoms, the corn stalks, the pumpkin vines, the sunflowers, as well as the large variety of birds and butterflies.

Community Garden Guidelines(PDF, 645KB)

PAUSED - Sign Up For A Plot

VIEW: Community Garden Guidelines and Rules

Fees

All garden plots vary in size. Plots are $00.90 cents per square foot and one-time refundable $200 deposit is also due at time of sign up.
Seniors 60+ receive a 25% discount.
Enjoy! "Fee Reduction Program" applies

Local Resources

We have many community resources for gardeners right here in Palo Alto. The City of Palo Alto offers compost workshops and provides bins for use.

Elizabeth Gamble Gardens is a beautiful place to stroll and get ideas and offers gardening classes.
Canopy stewards the planting and care of trees in Palo Alto.
Garden Club of Palo Alto aims to encourage an interest in gardening, educate the community, and assist in the beautification of public areas in Palo Alto and elsewhere.
Santa Clara Master Gardeners - Experienced credited Master Gardeners with helpful advice on gardening.