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11/16/2024

Recently, we planted over 900 native pollinator plants in two hedgerows on our Mother Farm in El Sobrante, CA!

The PJ Mother Farm is a 4-acre urban food forest with 1,100+ varieties of organic fruit & nut trees, berry bushes, and vines. Our Mother Farm Stewards harvest scion wood & cuttings, allowing our East Oakland Nursery to propagate many of the 1,500 varieties we sell across the U.S.

No fruit without pollination! These native plants—golden currant, milkweed, goldenrod, ceanothus, sagebrush, and more—support birds, snakes, spiders, and a diverse array of beneficial insects, creating a thriving ecosystem. This area, once covered in poison oak and invasive blackberry, is now a vibrant habitat.

Most plants were generously provided by the Xerces Society (), which helps farms restore native habitats and reduce reliance on imported pollinators.

Special thanks to Peter Lindsay, a Fall 2024 Intern in our collaboration with Merritt College’s Natural History & Sustainability Program (). Peter designed the planting and care plans, and we’re proud to offer paid internships at the Mother Farm and our East Oakland Nursery. Merritt College students, apply for Fall 2025 internships in the spring!

Thank you, Monica, and students from the Jesuit Seminary in Berkeley for helping plant 900 plants in just a few hours! We can’t wait to see these hedgerows buzzing with life next year.

✅ Volunteer at the PJ Mother Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante—visit our website in the bio for more info.

✅ Shop our collection of plants at PlantingJustice.org. Use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ for 15% off your order (ends Dec. 21, 2024).

11/14/2024

We had a successful fruit-tasting event on November 8th!

Guests enjoyed the bold flavors of pineapple guava (feijoa), Chilean guava (Ugni molinae), autumn olive (Elaeagnus), quince, pomegranates, and jujubes, as well as refreshing prickly pear juice and baked goods featuring our fresh fruit. It was a beautiful day of tasting, learning, and connecting with our community at the PJ Mother Farm!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this celebration of community and flavor!

Be sure to keep an eye on our newsletter for more delicious food-tasting events to come!

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

11/14/2024

We’re moving forward on a project to conserve water and protect our plants and team.

The new French drain system we’re installing helps us save water, create shaded areas, and support our team and plants during future heat waves.

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

11/08/2024

TOMORROW:
Early-November Fruit Tasting
Planting Justice Mother Farm
Friday, November 08, 2024
1:00 P.M. - 3 P.M.

Join the Planting Justice Mother Farm team at our 4-acre orchard and food forest in El Sobrante at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 8, for a farm tour and tasting of our early November fruit!

The event is limited to 30 people, and is on a sliding scale to assist access and opportunity to support our work.

SIGN UP HERE:
https://plantingjustice.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=13

We’ll start at 1:00pm with a short tour of the PJ Mother Farm–a unique urban farm with fab views of Mt. Tam–then we’ll enjoy the many varieties of pineapple guava (feijoa), chilean guava (Ugni molinae), autumn olive (Elaeagnus), some quince, pomegranates, jujubes (hopefully some left!), prickly pear juice, baked good featuring our fruit, and we’ll also have farm jams and possibly some farm honey available for sale!

SO RSVP HERE NOW!
https://plantingjustice.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=13

The 7-member PJ Mother Farm team nurtures two trees / bushes of each variety to grow scion and cutting wood for propagation at our East Oakland Nursery, so we’re able to grow over 1,000 varieties of fruit on limited land, and the fruit from our pairs is a bonus to share with our community and distribute to neighbors in need.

11/07/2024

Our Plant of the Month is Silk Tree - Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin)

Transform your garden with the tropical beauty of the Mimosa Tree, also known as the Silk Tree! With its pink, feather-like flowers, this fast-growing ornamental is ideal for driveways, entryways, or any spot that needs a quick, lush touch.

Bonus Savings: Use code ⚠️ FALLSAVINGS15 ⚠️ for 15% off!
Perfect time to add a touch of elegance to your garden!

Key Features:

Hardiness: USDA Zones 6-10, perfect for subtropical & tropical climates
Sunlight: Full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade in dry areas
Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil but adaptable
Water Needs: Drought-tolerant; benefits from an inch of water weekly
Growth Rate: Grows up to 5 feet per season; reaches 20-25 ft tall, 10-20 ft wide
Pruning: Prune in winter after 3 years for best shape

Special Offer: Get this tropical treasure in a 3x9” pot for just $10.00!

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

11/06/2024

Planting Justice Mother Farm
Friday, November 08, 2024
1:00 P.M. - 3 P.M.

Join the Planting Justice Mother Farm team at our 4-acre orchard and food forest in El Sobrante at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, November 8, for a farm tour and tasting of our early November fruit!

The event is limited to 30 people, and is on a sliding scale to assist access and opportunity to support our work.

SIGN UP HERE:
https://plantingjustice.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=13

We’ll start at 1:00pm with a short tour of the PJ Mother Farm–a unique urban farm with fab views of Mt. Tam–then we’ll enjoy the many varieties of pineapple guava (feijoa), chilean guava (Ugni molinae), autumn olive (Elaeagnus), some quince, pomegranates, jujubes (hopefully some left!), prickly pear juice, baked good featuring our fruit, and we’ll also have farm jams and possibly some farm honey available for sale!

SO RSVP HERE NOW or use the QR code in the graphic
https://plantingjustice.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=13

The 7-member PJ Mother Farm team nurtures two trees / bushes of each variety to grow scion and cutting wood for propagation at our East Oakland Nursery, so we’re able to grow over 1,000 varieties of fruit on limited land, and the fruit from our pairs is a bonus to share with our community and distribute to neighbors in need.

Hope to see you this Friday!

11/05/2024

Join our team at Planting Justice as a Hybrid Educator! This is a unique role blending in-person and remote education, working across various sites in Oakland, including our nursery. We’re looking for someone passionate about youth education, food sovereignty, and community healing. If you have experience in teaching, youth advocacy, or agro-ecology, we’d love to hear from you!

📍 Location: Oakland, CA
💼 Full-time | Starting at $22/hour | Benefits included
📅 Apply by November 29, 2024

Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
For more information, check out the link in bio!

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

11/04/2024

After years of inspiring joy and discovery in California horticulture with their rare and heirloom plants, is now under the care of the Hageman Family (from ). This amazing family is dedicated to carrying on Annie’s legacy, ensuring that these beloved plants will continue to bring happiness and inspiration to gardeners everywhere.

Starting in Spring 2025, Annie’s cherished collections will be available again for shipping! Expect to find old favorites as well as exciting new varieties ready to brighten your garden.

Additionally, we’re so proud of the longtime Annie’s team members who are now launching to lovingly manage the Richmond nursery! They officially open their doors on November 2, 2024, bringing the same passion and expertise we all love.

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

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11/01/2024

A big thank you to Sol Covonne Otis and Mutima for organizing a special healing day for our hardworking team. This day was all about nurturing spiritual, physical, and mental well-being and promoting self-care within our organization.

We’d also like to shout out , a wonderful local business that provided delicious food to fuel our spirits.

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

11/01/2024

Exciting news! We are accepting applications for the upcoming Planting Justice Food Sovereignty Youth Leadership Winter Internship! This is a paid internship where youth will spend 4 days learning about food sovereignty, nutritious cooking, environmental justice, food justice, permaculture, sustainable living, and social justice.

Apply now – link in bio!

Another update is that we are giving out around 120 smoothies every week at McClymonds High School, and the youth LOVE the smoothies! Also, some of our returning student interns at Dewey have been really stepping up and doing amazing work prepping and cooking on their own.

Shoutout to Anthony and Orlando!

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

10/31/2024

We were honored to speak at the Sierra Health Foundation’s Speaker Series! Our co-director Gavin Raders, Re-entry Coordinator Sol Mercado, Nursery Manager Otis Spikes, and Aquaponics Farm Manager Covonne Page shared how Planting Justice is breaking down barriers to fresh food, jobs, and community spaces, helping re-entry populations and others build new pathways to healing.

We invite you to watch the full discussion
bit.ly/4ep6vWx

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

10/30/2024

Our Reentry Team has traveled to the Capitol numerous times, advocating for policies that address the barriers formerly incarcerated individuals face in rebuilding their lives.
This is our moment to decide whether we want slavery in California or not—Prop 6 gives us that choice.

This issue aligns deeply with our mission as we strive to dismantle systems that perpetuate inequity and support reentry pathways that foster empowerment, dignity, and community resilience.

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

10/30/2024

🌱 Join Our Growing Family at Planting Justice! 🌱
We’re hiring 3 Nursery Technicians to help our plants thrive! If you love getting your hands dirty, learning new skills, and working with a passionate team, we’d love to meet you! Join us in Oakland to make a difference in our community, contribute to sustainable agriculture, and transform food systems!
Apply Today – Bilingual/Monolingual (Spanish) Applicants Welcome! 🌿

💰 Pay starts at $20/hr + awesome benefits!
Ready to grow with us? Send your resume to [email protected]!

Visit PlantingJustice.org for more information.

🌱 ¡Únete a Nuestra Familia Creciente en Planting Justice! 🌱
Estamos contratando 3 Técnicos de Vivero para ayudar a nuestras plantas a prosperar. Si te encanta ensuciarte las manos, aprender nuevas habilidades y trabajar con un equipo apasionado, ¡nos encantaría conocerte! Únete a nosotros en Oakland para hacer una diferencia en nuestra comunidad, contribuir a la agricultura sostenible y transformar los sistemas alimentarios.
¡Aplica Hoy – Applicantes monolingües/ Bilingües (Español) Bienvenidos! 🌿

💰 Pago inicial de $20/hora + increíbles beneficios
¿Listo para crecer con nosotros? Envía tu currículum a [email protected]

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

10/26/2024

We’re getting the ground ready, bringing us closer to designing and building a beautiful new nursery space at the Good Table.

Thank you to everyone supporting us! There are many ways to help, like volunteering, sharing our work, or purchasing plants from our Oakland nursery and our online store.

Every bit of support makes a difference!

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

10/26/2024

We’ve continued making great progress on our Aquaponics Incubator Farm, actively clearing and preparing the land—so much has already been cleaned and revitalized with the help of our community’s own landscaping expert.

With your continued support, we’re confident we can reach (and even surpass!) our $3 million goal.

Not able to contribute financially? No problem! You can support us by volunteering, sharing our work, or even purchasing plants from our nursery.

Every bit helps, and we truly appreciate your support in any form!

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

10/24/2024

We just picked some super tasty Lemon and Pineapple Guavas from the farm, and they’re absolutely delicious! They’re sweet with a little citrus kick.

You can buy Lemon and Pineapple Guavas plants at our nursery or order online to grow your own!

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

10/23/2024

🎃 Pumpkin Patch at the Farmers Market this Sunday!

Join us this Sunday, October 27th, from 10 am to 2 pm for a fun fall experience!

Come pick out your perfect pumpkin.

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

10/23/2024

Exciting things are happening at the Street Academy Food Sovereignty Youth Leadership Program!
We’re growing cover crops to prep the soil for winter, and we just planted kale, chard, carrots, and garlic.
It may still feel warm, but it’s the perfect time to get ready for winter veggies!

✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants.

✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.

✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.

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319 105th Avenue
Oakland, CA
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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

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Unleashing Freedom: Transforming Lives through Permaculture and Nursery Support. For the full video, click the link in our bio or visit @andrew.millison #plantingjustice #FoodJustice #CommunityGardening #SocialJustice #SustainableFarming #SupportLocal #organicfarming #HealthyFood #GrowYourOwn #FarmToTable #justtransition #nursery #farm #bayarea #kalenotjail

Discover the Incredible World of Permaculture at Northern California's Largest Plant Nursery For the full video, click the link in our bio or visit @andrew.millison #plantingjustice #FoodJustice #CommunityGardening #SocialJustice #SustainableFarming #SupportLocal #organicfarming #HealthyFood #GrowYourOwn #FarmToTable #justtransition #nursery #farm #bayarea #kalenotjail

Discovering a Healthy Oasis: Transforming Lives through Nutrition For the full video, click the link in our bio or visit @andrew.millison #plantingjustice #FoodJustice #CommunityGardening #SocialJustice #SustainableFarming #SupportLocal #organicfarming #HealthyFood #GrowYourOwn #FarmToTable #justtransition #nursery #farm #bayarea #kalenotjail

Confronting Life After Prison: Battling Stereotypes and Job Discrimination For the full video, click the link in our bio or visit @andrew.millison #plantingjustice #FoodJustice #CommunityGardening #SocialJustice #SustainableFarming #SupportLocal #organicfarming #HealthyFood #GrowYourOwn #FarmToTable #justtransition #nursery #farm #bayarea #kalenotjail

We were honored to speak at the Sierra Health Foundation’s Speaker Series! Our co-director Gavin Raders, Re-entry Coordinator Sol Mercado, Nursery Manager Otis Spikes, and Aquaponics Farm Manager Covonne Page shared how Planting Justice is breaking down barriers to fresh food, jobs, and community spaces, helping re-entry populations and others build new pathways to healing. We invite you to watch the full discussion bit.ly/4ep6vWx ✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants. ✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024. ✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio. #PlantingJustice #justtransition #kalenotjail #FoodJustice #PlantingJustice #CommunityHealing #SocialJustice #ReentrySupport #SierraHealthFoundation

Dr. Marcelo Garzo Montalvo—musician, dancer, Ethnic Studies scholar-activist, and current Planting Justice board member—shares a powerful reflection on food sovereignty in Feeding Our Roots. This short 3-minute read dives into the cultural and ancestral connections between food and justice, highlighting the importance of returning to traditional food practices as a form of healing and resistance. Marcelo emphasizes the role of food in building sustainable futures and nurturing our communities. Read more here bit.ly/3Bwkdcb ✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants you will love. ✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024. ✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio. #PlantingJustice #VolunteerBayArea #FoodSovereignty #PlantingJustice #CommunityRoots #FeedingOurRoots #EthnicStudies #OaklandVoices

You’re invited to the Solidarity Garden Party on Thursday, Sept 26, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm, hosted by Friends of Mothers of Sumud & Planting Justice at our beautiful farm in El Sobrante. This event supports the Mothers of Sumud (MOS) Garden, an inspiring initiative led by Palestinian women and youth in the South Hebron Hills. Join us for an evening of live music, explore our farm, and learn how you can support crucial Palestinian garden projects in the West Bank and Gaza. Enjoy light bites and drinks featuring: • Californian-Palestinian cuisine from Lulu • Veggie musubi from All Pau Berkeley • Pie from Ovinloven • Wine from Terah Wine Co. • Hot cider Tickets are available on a sliding scale from $36 to $180, and every dollar goes toward sustaining Palestinian communities. 🎟️ bit.ly/4dieaoH Come together with us in solidarity for this important cause! COVID/Accessibility: The event will take place outdoors, accessible via a dirt path that is not wheelchair-friendly without off-road wheels. Please bring a jacket and wear comfortable shoes. ✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants you will love. ✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024. ✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio. #plantingjustice #SolidarityGardenParty #SupportPalestine #MothersOfSumud #BayAreaEvents #ElSobrante #CommunitySupport #FarmToTable #SustainableFarming #BayAreaNonprofits #PalestinianSolidarity #SocialJustice #FundraiserEvent #BayAreaTogether

Art/Act: Local—Breaking Ground is now on view at the Hazel Wolf Gallery! Planting Justice is excited to be exhibited alongside amazing artists like Daisy Crane, Kate DeCiccio, Luis Garcia, Melody Joy Overstreet, and Simone Skintone at the David Brower Center. Join us on Wednesday, September 25th, at 6:30 PM to meet some of our PJ staff and artists and enjoy a short film screening featuring our reentry coordinator, Sol Mercado. 🍿 Tasty treats and refreshments will be provided!This is a free event, and we’d love to see you there. 🎟️ Register here: bit.ly/4ef7j0z✅ Check out our website for an extensive collection of plants you will love.✅ Visit our website, PlantingJustice.org, and use code ⚠️FALLSAVINGS15⚠️ to get 15% off your entire order. ☝️Offer ends December 21, 2024.✅ Volunteer at Planting Justice Farm and The Good Table in El Sobrante. For more information, visit our website link in our bio.#plantingjustice #organicfarming #justtransition #kalenotjail #ArtActLocal #BayAreaArt #CommunityEvent #BreakingGround #DavidBrowerCenter #FreeEvent #MeetTheArtists #SupportLocalArt