New Website. Same Great Mission.
 
Today, we are proud to launch Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center's brand-new website, showcasing the impact of our programs and featuring more ways for you to find cooking, gardening and environmental education classes.
 
EXPLORE OUR NEW WEBSITE
 
 
 
HELP OLIVEWOOD GARDENS GROW
 
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INVEST IN OUR GARDEN
Goal: $2,500 by March 31, 2020
 
This National Nutrition Month, your donation helps us cultivate a healthier community through hands-on nutrition, healthy cooking and more.
 
DONATE NOW
 
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INTERN WITH US
Positions Available
 
We have intern opportunities available on a rotating basis in our garden, outdoor education, sustainable urban agriculture and nutrition departments.
 
APPLY NOW
 
 
 
VISIT THE GARDEN
 
Come experience our organic garden and historic Victorian home at one of our upcoming Open Houses.
 
LEARN MORE
 
 
 
UPDATES FROM THE GARDEN
 
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MEET OUR NEW INTERN:
TRESSA BUCKLAND
 
Tressa is a Point Loma Nazarene University student with a heart for good food and good storytelling. Best part: She'll get to combine the two in her new role with us.
 
MEET THE REST OF OUR TEAM
 
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THE WAIT IS OVER: SEEDLING SOIRÉE 2020 TICKETS ON SALE
 
Celebrate our 10-year anniversary at our most popular event: The Seedling Soirée. Dinner will feature courses from chefs Christina Ng, Phillip Esteban and more. 
 
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW
 
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Recipe Corner
 
Carrot Top Pesto
 
 
 
 
Ingredients
2 cups chopped carrot greens
2 cups chopped cilantro
½ cup olive oil
½ cup nutritional yeast
1 head roasted garlic cloves
1 lemon zest
1 jalapeño salt and pepper

Directions
Blend ingredients until smooth. Spread on toasted bread or serve as a dip.
 
SEE MORE RECIPES
 
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
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SPRING FRESH! COOKING CLASS
 
Learn how to make seasonal spring recipes and take home produce from our very own gardens on March 19, 2020. 
 
SIGN UP NOW
 
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GARDEN DINNER AT DUSK
 
Enjoy authentic farm-to-table cuisine from Chef Isabel Cruz of Isabel's in Pacific Beach and Jean Courtney on March 29, 2020. 
 
RSVP NOW
 
 
 
SDG&E ENERGY TIP OF THE MONTH
 
With SDG&E’s new mobile app, you can track your energy usage to help avoid more expensive peak times. The easy-to-use app will help you stay on top of your energy costs. Join Olivewood in downloading it today.
 
DOWNLOAD THE APP NOW
 
 
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National City, CA 91950
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