Gardening Basics: Container Gardening

Gardening Basics: Container Gardening takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at LEAF Community Garden in Fremont.

What to Expect

• Learn about container and small-scale gardening techniques.
• Discuss soil and amendments suitable for container gardens.
• Understand optimal watering schedules for containers.
• Discover plants that thrive in container environments.
• Receive guidance and support; no prior gardening experience is required.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for individuals eager to start or improve their gardening skills in small spaces, specifically focusing on container gardening.

Practical Information

• Attendees should bring closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothes they don’t mind getting dirty, a reusable water bottle, and sun protection (hat, sunscreen) as needed.
• Tools and gloves will be provided by the organizers.
• Parking: Use the eastern entrance (not Nursery Ave.) to the California Nursery Historic Park; ample parking is available inside this entrance.
• Public Transit: AC Transit Bus 216 stops directly outside the LEAF Community Garden at the Niles Blvd & Hillview Dr stop.