Check out our newest Guardians of the Garden “Mewsletter” - May 2026 to read updates on Fern and Mamma C plus learn about important Do’s and Don’ts when visiting the Garden.

If anyone epitomizes the concept of “connection,” it is Bri Gonzalez. Bri is a familiar face to anyone who has come to the San Carlos Community Garden’s produce swap every fourth Saturday. A nutritionist and certified lactation counselor, Bri practices a philosophy focused on roots and how food connects us to not only ourselves but to the community around us and the Earth that is our home.

Join us for a celebration of Cactus and Succulents with the San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 9am - 12pm. Events include “coffee in the garden”, garden tours, and plant sales.

When Mama C and Fern first arrived, they didn’t stride into the garden like conquering heroes. Read how two rescued cats by Love Your Feral Feline, a San Diego non-profit, became SCCG’s Guardians of the Garden!

We are pleased to welcome three new board members whose leadership developed through consistent volunteer work and practical experience in the garden. Michael Land, Elena Banks, and Asha Muhiddin each bring relevant expertise, long-term involvement, and a clear focus on education and community engagement, and we are glad to introduce them as the newest members of our board.

Monarchs work year round. Even while roosting in our local trees, they come down in search of nectar. The least we can do is provide them with a continuous nectar buffet. Read this article for 3 easy tips to incorporate into your garden.

At the San Carlos Community Garden, connections bloom as naturally as the flowers. This month, we’re delighted to spotlight Nancy (Nan) Young, a dedicated volunteer, gardener, and joyful presence in our community. Whether she’s helping children craft hummingbird swings, tending to her ever-changing plot, or swapping greens with her neighbors, Nan brings a genuine warmth and curiosity that remind us what community gardening is all about—learning, laughter, and shared growth.

Amelia Kirkegaard, one of SCCG’s Youth Ambassadors, reflects upon her time spent at San Carlos Community Garden this summer. Take a moment to read “Putting Down Roots: How We Continue To Grow Our Community Heading Into the Fall Season”.

Food, Friendship, and the Future We Grow Together by Kelly Wood

The SCCG was recently featured at the American Community Garden Association's 2025 Community Gardening Conference in NYC. Click here to learn more about SCCG in the Big Apple!

San Carlos Community Garden - Garden Super Swap 2025 flyer

There are easy actions we can take to help Monarch butterflies in San Carlos Community Garden and our homes. Read tips by our Monarch expert, Mairs Ryan.

If you hear instrumental guitar notes wafting through the air, there’s a good chance this gardener is around tending to his passion. We are delighted to highlight Alan Comstock for March 2024 Cultivating Connections.