Gamble Garden

We welcomed Walter Hays Elementary School to Gamble for a day of learning through our Roots & Shoots program.

The students learned about flower dissection, pollinator diversity, and how to build their very own bee! 🐝
They even had the chance to fly their insects around the garden to help pollinate the flora. 🌼 Lizzy Bee was there to supervise of course!

Roots & Shoots is a garden-based science field trip program for second and third grade elementary school students. Students learn about nature, ecology, the environment, and community through hands-on exploration in the garden. 🌱

The Roots & Shoots curriculum is tied to the California state science standards and utilizes every aspect of Gamble Garden’s exceptional garden as its learning laboratory. 🧠

Students work in small groups with our talented volunteers to learn about the world around them and experience the wonder of nature. 🌿

Our very own garden director participated in our Roots & Shoots program as a kid which inspired him to pursuit a career in Ecology and eventually lead the horticulture team at Gamble!

The Roots & Shoots program nurtures the next generation, as a visit to Gamble could be the catalyst that inspires our future leaders, visionaries, and change-makers. There’s a lot that can be learned from a garden 🪴

Join us for Garden Fresh Luncheons 🥗

From April to October we host monthly luncheons run by an all-volunteer team! They are served outdoors on the Carriage House patio; a perfect setting for a ladies lunch, book group, lunch date, or birthday celebration.

Our June luncheon will serve tricolor pasta salad, seasonal fruit, and strawberry triangle cake.
All proceeds benefit Gamble Garden. Reserve your luncheon today!

It’s time to vote for your favorite local business!

Palo Alto Weekly is conducting their “Best Of” 2026 ballot and we are part of the Arts & Entertainment category for “Best Outdoor Escape.”

Voting closes on Sunday, June 7 so please head to 🔗 bestof.paloaltoonline.com/voting and spread the love ❤️

Second Saturday last week was a celebration of Mothers, Mental Health Awareness, and AAPI Month in partnership with and ❣️

It was a sunshine filled day with tours, story time, garden crafts, and lots of smiling faces. Thank you all for coming! 🌻

Second Saturdays are a monthly event that fall on the second Saturday of every month, free for all! Mark your calendars for June and don’t forget to register for timed entry. Check out our website for more upcoming classes and events!

Host your next unforgettable event in a timeless garden setting! 🌿✨

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden offers a charming, historic venue surrounded by lush greenery and blooming landscapes—perfect for life’s most meaningful moments. ❤️

Our Rental Services Include:
• Weddings & Receptions starting at $2,100
• Corporate Meetings & Retreats starting at $720
• Birthday Celebrations & Private Gatherings starting at $1,800

Contact our Event Coordinator directly:
David Eastman
(650)460-1431
[email protected]

Or head to our rentals page on our website!

Meet Gamble’s Garden Director, Corey!

He was first introduced to Gamble Garden as a third-grader having been a participant in our Roots and Shoots program as a kid.

He previously served as a farm manager and as a graduate research assistant with the USDA. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Biology and Zoology and a Master’s degree in Agricultural Ecology, researching crop pollination, pollinator safe gardening practices, plant identification, and other botanical research.

(Ask him about the stingless bee 🐝 population of Palo Alto!)

This Saturday, May 16th, Corey will be teaching a horticulture class covering garden irrigation. You’ll learn key terminology, explore the essential components of irrigation systems, and discover the basics of designing efficient drip irrigation. Corey will demonstrate how to identify and fix leaks, troubleshoot common problems, and keep systems running smoothly.

This class offers the chance to see Gamble’s irrigation systems in action!

If you are looking for the knowledge and confidence to make practical improvements in your own garden, saving both water and effort, head to our Classes & Events page on our website to register!