Welcome to the Ortega Garden!

Nestled on the campus of Ortega Elementary School, the Ortega Garden is a vibrant, hands-on learning space where students, families, and community members come together to grow, explore, and thrive. Our garden is more than just a place to plant seeds—it's a living classroom that teaches sustainability, science, nutrition, and the joy of nurturing life.

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We grow a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers with a special focus on pollinator-friendly plants and culturally diverse crops. Students help with everything from planting and watering to harvesting and cooking, learning responsibility, teamwork, and environmental stewardship along the way.

The Ortega Garden is proudly powered by volunteers, student curiosity, and a whole lot of dirt-under-the-fingernails determination. Whether we're hosting garden sales, composting food scraps, or launching experiments in hydroponics, there's always something growing here—especially young minds.

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Come dig in with us!