Become a Supporting Member
of Sarvodaya Institute Today!

Support our organization and our work to encourage the collective healing of people & planet. Connect with a community of people passionate about gardening.

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with 30+ recorded Gardening Lessons and a new lesson added every month 

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“Sarvam”: all + “udaya”: rise =
Sarvodaya: the upliftment of all

Sarvodaya Institute is currently an Asian- and Latinx-American led organization that works to uplift our communities through educational and therapeutic programs centered around soil, plants, and farming.

Supporting Members provide the financial basis for our work while growing with us. We join hands with our members to hold space for the healing of people & planet as one.

Sweet benefits included with
any supporting membership:

#1 Access to the "Never Ending Gardening Course"

30+ Gardening Lessons with a new lesson added every month.  Great for beginning & intermediate gardeners.

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#2 Ask-a-Farmer

Send your gardening and farming questions directly to our farmers and get our advice.

#3 Access to our new community discussion board

Get help from our community, share your successes and experiences, and offer your excess produce.

#4 Gardening Guides

Extensive and easy-to-follow written guides for specific tasks and skills every gardener needs.

#5 Discounts at our nursery in Pomona

All members get a discount on purchases at our nursery and online store. Get your plants, tools, and more from us.

#6 Discounts on a wide range of products and services from our partners

Consciously made goods and services to support your journey.

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Lessons included with

your membership so far...

Getting Started

Starting a Garden
Soil Health 101
Feeding the Garden
Small Space No-Pile Composting
Container Gardening
Water & Irrigation
The Concrete Garden
Large Garden Design
Managing Vegetarians in the Garden

Keep Growing

Feeding the Garden
Mid-summer Garden Care
Common Problems: Diseases, Bugs & Stressors
The Worst & Best Gardening Tips
Harvesting Summer's Energy for Fall
Thriving Through Summer Heat
Summer Garden Planning
Seed Starting for Fall Gardening

Fruit Trees

Winter Tree Propagation
Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

Deciduous Fruit Trees

Fruit Tree Care

Build Your Skills

Let's Talk Herbs

Honey Talk

So Much to Learn About Bees

CA Native Cultures & Plants

With this membership you will be supporting:

MEMBERS TESTIMONIALS

Ready to get started?

You are welcome regardless of your background, income-level or  size & style of your gardening space. We do not believe in limiting access to this information based on income-level, because we don't believe in capitalism.

All members receive the same benefits, and we have suggestions for monthly contribution levels below. Contributions start to create impact for our work at the $20/month level.

Roots Membership

$100+ /month
tax-deductible donation

Who should sign up?

People with wealth. People who own multiple homes or rental properties, and who do not need to work for money.

Flower Membership

$50/month
tax-deductible donation

Who should sign up?

People who own a large home and have multiple income streams or inheritance. People who have more than they need.

Leaf Membership

$20/month
tax-deductible donation

Who should sign up?

People who own a home, have salaries, have health insurance, and feel a sense of stability in their lives.

Seed Membership

$10/month
tax-deductible donation

Who should sign up?

People with moderate income. People who rent, work hourly jobs or multiple jobs. Most people should sign up at this level.

Pollen Membership

$5/month
tax-deductible donation

Who should sign up?

People of under-privileged backgrounds with limited financial resources, especially Black, Indigenous or People of Color.