Welcome
Growing together, naturally.
Encinitas Community Garden
our Garden
Welcome to Encinitas Community Garden
At the heart of Encinitas, the Encinitas Community Garden thrives as a bustling center for local garden enthusiasts. Our garden serves as a communal space where residents unite to cultivate sustainable fruits and vegetables while exploring Eco-conscious gardening methods. Our ultimate goal is to encourage horticulture, nurture community bonds, and motivate individuals to adopt a healthy way of life.
Our History
The Encinitas Community Garden was officially incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2009. With the help of generous volunteers such as, Doug Long, Agnes Maufit, Michael Murphy, Sandy Shapiro, Gordon Smith, Elizabeth Taylor, and other community members began working together to establish a communal space for gardening and education. After a collaborative effort involving the Encinitas Union School District and numerous volunteers, the garden became a reality, offering 120 raised garden bed plots and fostering a strong sense of community among its members.
our Board members
Our Board is comprised of dedicated, volunteer Encinitas community members.
- President: Karen Gersh
- Chief Financial Officer: Agnes Maufit
- Secretary: Teresa Koecher
- Head of Membership: Karen Gersh
- Head of Education: Sandy Shapiro
- Board Member: Allison Blackwell
- Emeritus: Doug Long
March Planting Planner
Here's a guide on what to plant and how to care for your garden this month:
Vegetables
- Summer vegetables can begin to be sown toward the end of the month: beans (lima and snap), corn, cucumbers, melons (cantaloupe, muskmelon, and watermelon), okra, green onions, peanuts, pumpkins, summer squashes, and sunflowers.
Herbs
- Plant herbs such as: basil, chamomile, chives, lavender, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, sage, savory, thyme, and yarrow.
Flowers
- Add new flowers to your garden, such as bee balm, black-eyed Susan, cosmos, marigold, sunflower, and zinnia.