Welcome to Quesada Gardens

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In 2002, Annette Smith and Karl Paige looked out at the  long-neglected, palm tree lined median strip that runs the length of the  1700 block of Quesada Avenue in San Francisco’s Bayview/Hunter’s Point.  Undeterred by the panorama of rusting appliances, raw garbage, and the  result of years of neglect, the two began the arduous task of creating a  garden where the neighbors  could come together as one, get to know  each other and look out for each other.

By 2006, with the help of several neighbors inspired by  the tireless effort and seemingly boundless generosity of Karl and  Annette, the entire length of the median was transformed from weeds,  garbage, and neglect into a bountiful vegetable and flower garden.

We, the Quesada Gardens Initiative, are now the  caretakers of this garden that has become a focal point for community  members to gather, work together, and celebrate.

Karl passed away in 2007 and Annette moved off the block  in 2009, but their vision and labor live on in the showcase garden they  created and taught us to care for.

To learn more about Annette, Karl, and the community they built watch the 25 minute documentary, Rooted, about the transformational power of love, generosity and hard work.