Next Event
PLANT & PIZZA SALE!
Fri. April 17th
3:15-6:15pm
@The Willard Garden
No online sales!
ALL SALES WILL BE IN PERSON AT THE EVENT
We have 1800+ plant starts for sale!
$6 for all plants!
(6 pack or 4 inch)
PLANT VARIETIES FOR YOUR GARDEN:
Tomatoes (11 varieties)
Kale
Chard
Collard Greens
Zucchini
Squash
Pumpkin
Peppers
Cucumbers
Basil
Herbs
Wildflowers
Check out this video about Growing Leaders
Shout out to Farmer Ben for making this video!
Check out our Growing Leaders in action!
2025-2026
Growing Leaders
2023-2024
Growing Leaders
2022-2023
Each of our meals are seasonal, creative and delicious.
More Growing Leaders in action!
6th period enjoying their Friday Cooking challenge!
MAKING TACOS with handmade corn tortillas
If you LOVE Growing Leaders
Please consider showing your support by
making a donation to our program
Thank you.
More Growing Leaders in action!
Check out our newly remodeled kitchen!
It is AWESOME!
Our amazing staff!
Teachers, Chefs & Gardeners
|
Matt Tsang-
Executive Director and founder of Growing Leaders. |
Susanne Jensen
Head Cooking Teacher |
Hailey O'Brien-
Garden Manager |
Debra Hill
Head Growing Leaders teacher |
Amy Dobras
Growing Leaders Teacher |
Learn more about our Growing Leaders Programs
Growing Leaders is a youth gardening and cooking entrepreneurship program based at Willard Middle School and Berkeley Technology Academy in Berkeley, California. We offer programming for ages 11-18, from 6th grade cooking and gardening and the 7th & 8th grade business elective, to our high school internship program and summer program.

























































































































