The NEVER ENDING GARDENING COURSE is our comprehensive and easy-to-follow online course to get you started caring for our EarthBody and growing food at home.
Follow along as our farmers guide you from basic gardening skills all the way to advanced techniques for creating a thriving and nourishing garden space.
New lessons are released every month (hence the "never ending" course), followed by a Live Q&A via Zoom on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
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“Sarvam”: all + “udaya”: rise =
Sarvodaya: the upliftment of all
Join the Never Ending Gardening Course and get access to:
#1 More than 30 Gardening Lessons with a new lesson added every month
Great for beginning & intermediate gardeners.
see list of lessons
#2 Ask-a-Farmer
Send your gardening and farming questions directly to our farmers and get our advice.
#3 Gardening Guides
Extensive and easy-to-follow written guides for specific tasks and skills every gardener needs.
#3 Access to our new community discussion board
Get help from our community and share your successes and experiences.
#4 Discounts on a wide range of products and services from our partners
Consciously made goods and services to support your journey.
#5 Discounts at our nursery in Pomona
All enrollees get a discount on purchases at our nursery and online store. Get your plants, tools, and more from us.
Lessons included with
your membership so far...
Getting Started
Starting a Garden
Soil Health 101
Feeding the Garden
Small Space No-Pile Composting
Container Gardening
Water & Irrigation
The Concrete Garden
Large Garden Design
Managing Vegetarians in the Garden
Keep Growing
Feeding the Garden
Mid-summer Garden Care
Common Problems: Diseases, Bugs & Stressors
The Worst & Best Gardening Tips
Harvesting Summer's Energy for Fall
Thriving Through Summer Heat
Summer Garden Planning
Seed Starting for Fall Gardening
Fruit Trees
Winter Tree Propagation
Winter Fruit Tree PruningDeciduous Fruit TreesFruit Tree Care
Winter Fruit Tree Pruning
Build Your Skills
Let's Talk HerbsHoney TalkSo Much to Learn About BeesCA Native Cultures & Plants
Checkout this sample lesson:
Gardening guides included with
your membership so far...
Composting at Home
Container Gardening Guide
Drip Irrigation Guide
Fruit Tree Selection & Planting Guide
How to Make Potting Soil
Raised Bed Construction Guide
Soil Regeneration Guide
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Contribute what you can and get started!
Access the Never Ending Gardening Course by becoming a Supporting Member of Sarvodaya Institute. Your contribution gives you access to the Never Ending Gardening Course AND contributes to our work!
Your donation will support our work teaching people to care for our EarthBody and the continued flourishing of our renowned urban farm.
You are welcome regardless of your background, income-level, and size or style of your gardening space. Contribute at any level and get access to the course, because we don't believe in capitalism. Contributions start to create impact for our work at the $20/month level.
Roots Membership
$100+ /month
tax-deductible donation
Who should sign up?
People with wealth. People who own multiple homes or rental properties, or who do not need to work for money.
Flower Membership
$50/month
tax-deductible donation
Who should sign up?
People who own a large home and have multiple income streams or inheritance. People who have more than they need.
Leaf Membership
$20/month
tax-deductible donation
Who should sign up?
People who own a home, have salaries, have health insurance, and feel a sense of stability in their lives.
Seed Membership
$10/month
tax-deductible donation
Who should sign up?
People with moderate income. People who rent, work hourly jobs or multiple jobs. Most people should sign up at this level.
Pollen Membership
$5/month
tax-deductible donation
Who should sign up?
People of under-privileged backgrounds with limited financial resources, including Black, Indigenous or People of Color.
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