Solano Gardens
About Solano Gardens
Solano Gardens collaborates with cities, community members and organizations to create community gardens and food forests based on the principles of permaculture. These spaces serve as a source of fresh produce, inspiration and companionship for people in need across diverse communities. Each garden design is tailored to the community it serves and cared for by local champions and organizations.
Solano Gardens in the Community
The Solano Gardens program has created and supported gardens that provide access to fresh produce in communities that have historically experienced limited access to healthy food. These gardens are often found at schools, churches and dedicated community garden sites around the county. Support has included seasonal advice, landscape design work and maintenance guidance, developing policies and procedures, and updated information on rules and regulations. Currently, Solano Gardens offers
- Resources to create and support community gardens
- An active directory of community gardens that need support and volunteers
- Educational classes on subjects like irrigation, permaculture, and growing food in Solano County
- Promotion of community garden events through our network
Active Gardens
Use the map below to learn more about these active gardens in the network and their volunteer needs.
A number of other gardens were developed, but not all of them are active; we are working with these communities to bring gardens back to life so our network can keep growing and nurturing all beings involved.
Resources
Know of a site that would support a community garden or a community garden in need of support?
Fill out our Solano Gardens Interest Form here!
We continue to look for residential sites to demonstrate waterwise edible landscapes. Have a site in mind?
Fill out our Sustainable Landscaping Interest Form here!
Donations
Considering an in-kind donation (non-cash gift) to Sustainable Solano?
Part of supporting our community of gardens is the sharing of plants, seeds and more among gardeners. Occasionally, individuals, corporations and organizations reach out to us with the offer of donating resources (time, services, plants, materials, etc.) to the community through SuSol.
We would be happy to work with you to coordinate a donation of a physical good (or a service) to help us better serve the Solano community. Please send a photograph and description of your donation(s) to patrick@sustainablesolano.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Please note, as a smaller organization we do not have a large amount of physical storage space, and may not be able to accommodate larger donations if we cannot immediately store your donation. We also cannot accept yard waste, live animals, perishable food, and dead or diseased plants.
Learn More
The Vision for a SuSol Education Center
Sustainable Solano has had a vision for a while now: To have an office space that serves as a place of education around the many things we teach about, such as sustainable landscaping, water capture and reuse; cooking with seasonal, sustainable local food; and building community resilience.
How to Compost at Home
With a little preparation and some patience, you too can compost your food scraps at home. Composting requires a little forethought, some dedicated space, and the diligence to do regular light maintenance.
Tell Us About Your Urban Ag Needs!
Sustainable Solano is applying for an Urban Agriculture grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Farm to Fork office. This grant would support the continuation and expansion of the Solano Gardens program, which focuses on creating, renewing and supporting community gardens in Solano communities to create more access to healthy, seasonal produce.
Solano Gardens is funded through support from Solano Public Health