community nourishment
We are a cooperative community garden in downtown Tacoma and a 2020 recipient of a Tacoma Creates grant for educational outreach. Stewards work together to grow and share produce. 50% of what we grow is donated to support food security in our neighborhood.
Learn new skills and enjoy the garden! We have volunteer hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays. You can commit for the season as a garden steward or drop-in for a day. We welcome all helping hands! All volunteers share in part of the harvest after we donate our bounty to local food banks. Send us a message if you would like more information!
March - October
Wednesday 9 am - 11 am
Saturday 9 am - 12 pm
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT A VOLUNTEER FORM
1401 South G St
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Email us at: galluccilearninggarden@gmail.com
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Gallucci Learning Garden is part of a larger network of gardens in the Hilltop owned and managed by the Tacoma Urban Land Trust which includes the Viet Huong Community Garden. The Tacoma Urban Land Trust’s mission is to acquire and preserve green spaces in our Hilltop community, help connect neighbors to one another, nourish and sustain our ethnic diversity, and provide education to our younger and older community members as well as provide space to grow nutritious foods.
Founders, past workers, and current stewards of Gallucci.
What We're Doing
Seasonal goals and plantings.
Every summer we schedule a range of events and classes.
Our commitment to education extends outside the garden.
Tomato Tasting has been rescheduled t0 Sept 7th
Taste the garden at this free event! Come try the many varieties we grow at this celebration of all things tomato in our Hilltop learning garden.
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What tomatoes did we grow this year?
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What did we learn?
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Share recipes and preservation ideas
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Try surprising new tastes and classic varieties
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Rank your favorite tomato!
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What tomatoes performed as expected?
Come try the many tomatoes grown fresh by our Master Gardeners, stewards, and volunteers. Bring your friends and family!
Taste the garden!
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
We have spent the season growing a large variety from slicers, to paste, cherry, and all kinds of heirloom. These tomatoes were started from seed right here in Hilltop and grown all season in our garden beds and pots. Learn about how to grow your own tomatoes and discuss the takeaways from our season of growing. Learn about our mission of food security in the neighborhood. Come taste the garden before we put it to bed for the season.
TALK WITH OUR GARDENERS
This community event is a place to share your experiences and talk with our Master Gardeners and volunteers! We are here to share knowledge and support gardeners of all skill levels. Not just about tomatoes. We love questions. You can also enjoy our YouTube channel for more. There will be plenty of information available at the event for you to learn what you like, tomatoes you may be interested in growing next season, seeds to share, as well as information on our next fundraiser plant sale if starts are more your thing.
WHEN & WHERE
This event is in the garden on our plaza. Look for the white popup tents. This event happens rain or shine. We have plenty of tomatoes but feel free to bring your own, labeled with the variety, if you have enough to share.
Gallucci Learning Garden
1401 South G St Tacoma, Washington 98405
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm
This is a free event. Tell your friends! Check our Events Page for even more offerings.
SEE YOU THERE!
Look for more learning opportunities from the Gallucci Learning Garden at Tacoma Public library events. Learn who we are and how you can become a volunteer and join us for our next plant sale, April 2025!
