San Diego's Tijuana River Valley Community Garden is getting a new caretaker. Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, a nonprofit from National City, is stepping in to manage the garden. This change comes after the Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County decided to leave due to health and safety issues caused by the Tijuana River sewage problem.

The garden is a big deal. It has over 200 plots, including some large farms. People pay between $324 and $1, 600 each year to use these plots. The garden was previously run by both the RCD and the county.

Olivewood Gardens is known for its focus on environmental education and community health. County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre thinks they are a great fit for the garden. She believes everyone should have access to green spaces without worrying about their health.

The county is working on a deal with Olivewood Gardens. They hope to finish the transition by the end of November. This will ensure that the garden keeps running smoothly for the hundreds of people who use it.


    # San Diego's Tijuana River Valley Community Garden Gets New Caretaker

    **Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center** takes over management from the **Resource Conservation District of Greater San Diego County**.

    ## A Garden of Significance

    - **Over 200 plots**, including large farms
    - **Annual fees**: $324 to $1,600 per plot
    - Previously managed by **RCD and the county**

    ## The Transition

    The **Resource Conservation District** stepped down due to **health and safety issues** caused by the **Tijuana River sewage problem**.

    ## Why Olivewood Gardens?

    - Focus on **environmental education** and **community health**
    - **County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre** endorses the move
    - Ensures **access to green spaces** without health concerns

    ## The Future

    - **County and Olivewood Gardens** are finalizing a deal
    - Transition expected to be completed by **end of November**
    - Ensures **smooth operation** for **hundreds of users**

    

Green Spaces Get a New Guardian in San Diego

A Garden of Significance

The Transition

Why Olivewood Gardens?

The Future

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