OUR HISTORY
The City of Larkspur and a band of volunteers established the Larkspur Community
Garden in 1982, restoring and rejuvenating land that had been a dumping ground.
Raised beds took shape, along with a well-used compost bin and colorful flowerbeds
to attract pollinators. An orchard soon followed, now numbering 23 trees, nurtured
communally by garden members who share the harvest.
Seventy-three families participate in the Larkspur Community Garden, devotedly
working side by side to create a friendly place for plant lovers of all ages. Gardeners
help each other throughout the year and share expertise and growing techniques. In
addition to providing lots of delicious fresh food, our gardens nurture and reward us
in quiet ways as we observe nature’s passage from seed to harvest.
Since the garden’s inception, our guiding principle has been that it be organic
and pesticide free. This keeps pesticides out of the neighboring marsh, providing a
healthy environment for the wildlife and people that live nearby. Many gardeners
donate some of their harvest to the local food bank, providing nearly 1,000 pounds
of fresh, organic vegetables throughout the summer growing season.
Garden in 1982, restoring and rejuvenating land that had been a dumping ground.
Raised beds took shape, along with a well-used compost bin and colorful flowerbeds
to attract pollinators. An orchard soon followed, now numbering 23 trees, nurtured
communally by garden members who share the harvest.
Seventy-three families participate in the Larkspur Community Garden, devotedly
working side by side to create a friendly place for plant lovers of all ages. Gardeners
help each other throughout the year and share expertise and growing techniques. In
addition to providing lots of delicious fresh food, our gardens nurture and reward us
in quiet ways as we observe nature’s passage from seed to harvest.
Since the garden’s inception, our guiding principle has been that it be organic
and pesticide free. This keeps pesticides out of the neighboring marsh, providing a
healthy environment for the wildlife and people that live nearby. Many gardeners
donate some of their harvest to the local food bank, providing nearly 1,000 pounds
of fresh, organic vegetables throughout the summer growing season.
Historic Photos of Larkspur Garden's Past
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Newly framed plots yet to be planted in the early 1980's.
The original shed and compost bins, 1984. Later the tool shed was rebuilt and compost was moved to the rear of the garden.
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The Original 1982 front garden before expansion.
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The young "fig tree" garden and expansion for the The front entrance, early 1990's. Notice the small
orchard and new garden plots. Palm tree.
orchard and new garden plots. Palm tree.
What we looked like in 2018
Our newly planted orchard in the 1990's
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Former bulletin board at front gate ----- later replaced with updated garden information sign.
Picture by Marty Bautista- 2018
