"The Mission Terrace Garden Tour is back! Come stroll through local gardens on Sunday, May 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Mission Terrace, just west of the Excelsior, and get inspired by what your neighbors have been growing. Hilary Weber, an organizer of the event, said so far 15 people have signed up to open up gardens to their neighbors, up from just nine last year."
"Weber said the garden tour was knocked out by the pandemic, and its revival has been very much a grassroots effort, with support from local groups such as the New Mission Terrace Improvement Association. News of the tour has also bubbled up through word of mouth in a very active WhatsApp group called Mission Terrace Parents, where, Weber said, if someone wants to give away plant cuttings, "Boom! It will happen in a day.""
"The purpose of the tour, Weber said, is not to feature picture-perfect gardens that potentially intimidate aspiring gardeners, but to encourage people to "just get out there and start gardening." "The event is designed for neighbors," said Weber, who grows tomatoes, potatoes, limes, herbs, and apples in her own yard. "And all are welcome. It's free.""
"Weber's group, called Mission Terrace Garden Group, is now looking for: Volunteers to help the day run smoothly; Garden hosts to open up their yards; Attendees to come and enjoy the gardens. If you're interested, shoot an email to mtgardentour@gmail.com or text Weber at 415-755-7266. You'll get a map of the gardens just before the tour starts."
The Mission Terrace Garden Tour returns on Sunday, May 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. in Mission Terrace, just west of the Excelsior. Fifteen people have signed up to open their gardens, up from nine the previous year. The event was paused during the pandemic and is now revived through grassroots support, including local groups such as the New Mission Terrace Improvement Association. Promotion has spread through word of mouth in a Mission Terrace Parents WhatsApp group, where plant cuttings are shared quickly. The tour aims to welcome neighbors and reduce intimidation by focusing on starting gardening rather than perfect displays. The event is free and open to all, with volunteers, garden hosts, and attendees needed. A map is provided before the tour starts.
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