TOMORROW!
The 2nd Annual Neighborhood Garden Tour!

Sunday, May 6th 1:00 - 4:00pm
​#MissionTerraceGardenTour
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Our Mission Terrace gardens have it all;  rainwater catch systems, glass much pathways, succulents surprises, garden labyrinths, and more.   The map below shows just one possible path, yet there is no formal route. Start anywhere, end anywhere. Put on your walking shoes, jump on your bikes, and and visit your neighbors! ​​No tickets are necessary; no cost for admission. ​​​​​      CLICK HERE to guide you through the tour via your mobile phone.  If you'd prefer to print a map, CLICK HERE.

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For any questions, please reach out to missionterracegardentour@gmail.com

1. Bridge Garden -- Pedestrian portal to the neighborhood, a public garden reclaiming a once-blighted space. The garden created with an SF Community Challenge Grant, and it is maintained by a team of neighborhood volunteers. Join our monthly garden workdays! (Contact mtbeautify@mac.com to join the email list.)
2. 253 Theresa -- Relaxing backyard full of papyrus, bamboo, and succulents. Perfect for reading by the fire pit or soaking in the wooden hot tub.
3. 209B Theresa -- Secret succulent garden mixed with brightly-colored flowers.
4. 122 Theresa -- Roses, succulents and a variety of green plants are surrounded by recycled décor and a bit of whimsy.
5. 214 Cotter -- A tiffany lamp is the crowning jewel in this wisteria-covered gazebo garden.
6. 731 Cayuga -- The front yard is a low-maintenance dry gravel garden w/color provided by poppies, lavender, and fountain grass. The back yard is being prepared for renovation and currently being excavated and graded.
7. 734 Cayuga -- Zen-like garden with whimsical features (horse tank with fish and glass balls) and a grey water system.
8. 783 Cayuga -- A tiny labyrinth hides on a terrace in this part-shade backyard
9. 156 San Juan -- Fragrant corner garden of CA natives and courtyard with olive tree and berries (open from 2-4pm).
10. 107 San Juan -- The garden design is inspired by Spanish colonial courtyards, and the planting is a collection of exotic species from comparable climates around the world.
11. 373 Capistrano -- Lovely sunny garden retreat with flagstone path and patio
12. 498 Capistrano -- In-progress renovation of sweeping lawn into lovely landscape
13. 160 Otsego -- Backyard oasis with glass-mulch pathway and garden studio
14. 152 Delano -- Colorful front yard flowerbed, a garden collaboration among neighbors
15. 36 Delano -- Beautiful tree-landscaped front yard
16. 2 Otsego -- Sidewalk garden featuring colorful drought-tolerant California native plants
17. 11 Otsego -- Elegant and environmentally friendly lawn replacement (ask about how to apply for funds to do this!)
18. 201 Capistrano -- Verdant vegetable garden, delicate Japanese maples and a towering Ash
19. 209 Santa Rosa -- Backyard greenery includes succulents, cats, and calla lilies and the front yard's drought resistant trees & plants require pruning & trimming only. No watering!
20. 215 Santa Rosa -- A sunny backyard garden retreat with patio and separate outdoor living space.​
21. 1801 San Jose -- Red Sea Market's transformation of a blank wall and challenging sidewalk-adjacent space into a cheerful container garden. Recipient of neighborhood improvement association NMTIA greening award!

Succulents, flowers, grasses, fountains, and more!

Put on your walking shoes or hop on your bikes! There are a bunch of interesting gardens to visit.

Come meet your Mission Terrace neighbors and look at some of the beautiful gardens.