LEAF

We love this place. Always clean, neat, have toys for kids to play. My daughter goes to preballet…read moreclass there and we love it. Easy to register, affordable and the teacher is good.

Collective Roots Community Garden

hubby surprised me with a cheese making 101 class at collective roots this weekend. didn't know…read morethat this place existed in east palo alto and must admit was a little wary of the location, but once we got there it felt like we were at someone's private residence. there is a beautiful garden with herbs, vegetables, fruit trees, chicken coop with hens and roosters, and beehives! we made 5 different yogurts and cheeses in our short 3 hour class: -yogurt - went through the steps of yogurt making using culture from store bought yogurt -greek yogurt/yogurt cheese - let the yogurt drain and have a richer yogurt -cultured butter - yogurt culture in fresh butter -ricotta - super easy to make and enjoy -mozzarella - fresh mozzarella in 1 hour the class was enjoyable, we got to meet lots of new people and learned a lot about local produce and cheese making. the best part was using the fruits, herbs, and honey right from the grounds of collective roots! nothing like fresh, local produce. great experience...can't wait for cheese making 102!

From the owner: The Collective Roots Community Garden provides an opportunity for gardening skill-building,…read moreresource sharing, and community empowerment in East Palo Alto, CA. Operated by 501(c)3 non-profit Fresh Approach, the garden offers a place for community members to gain hands-on experience with organic gardening. Through our workshops, volunteer workdays, and community resources, we equip families with the skills and means to grow their own fresh fruits and vegetables. Residents of East Palo Alto can enjoy additional free resources, such as a tool lending library and free seeds, while qualifying residents can apply for free home garden installation and use of garden plots at the Collective Roots garden. By building a strong, sustainable network of local growers, we're improving access to healthy food while helping preserve the food sovereignty of the many cultures that call East Palo Alto their home.

Palo Alto Community Garden

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I was driving through Palo Alto hoping for a cute outdoor space to spend an hour in and found this…read moregorgeous and well-kept community garden!! Each gardener gets their own bed and takes them in beautifully creative directions!! Coming at the height of summer made all the gardens look extremely prolific and beautiful. From veggies to flowers it it clear the amount of care these gardeners have for this space!

I accidentally stumbled onto this 60,000 sq. ft. patch of serenity today, and my discovery made me…read morefeel a little bit like the heroine of the children's story The Secret Garden. There was virtually no one else in the garden, and I was able to wander around uninhibited, checking out all of the garden's nooks and crannies. The garden is beautiful, and is wonderfully maintained by the city's residents -- it seems that all they ask of visitors is that they 1) not allow dogs into the beds and 2) not pick the fruit, flowers, and vegetables. I think that's entirely within reason, and I am so grateful that they allow people to wander freely through the beds, whether or not they participate in the project. It's so peaceful here! I plan to come back soon and have a picnic lunch, and then just sit on the edge of the garden and read in the sunshine. This place is magical.

Charles St Gardens - Sustainable Community Gardens

(7 reviews)

Charles Street Gardens is non-profit community garden available to Sunnyvale residents who would…read morelike to learn more about gardening and have a dedicated plot of land on which to raise plants. It is a volunteer-run non-profit that includes a demonstration garden supported by University of California Master Gardeners, who put on gardener training sessions during the year.

The picnic of the jour was...at this community garden! My colleague Yoko and I were visiting the…read moreLace Museum nearby and got some food to go on the way back to our work. I found this community garden and thought that on top of taking a look and see veggies growing and butterflies flying around, we could have a bite sitting there and smelling the aromas of Spring. We were not expecting that much, but honestly this community garden is awesome! Well protected with fences and trees, funnily you can find artichoke plants outside the walls! All plots are very well organized and looks like the growers-neighbors take good care of them. It is very enjoyable just to walk there. We also learned that there are classes in situ and various community activities, so very educational for children and adults alike. Speaking of children, needless to say that the kidult in me had a blast playing a the tipi tent and posing for pics in front of those colorful little cottages where the tools are kept, as well as played with some kitchenettes and mini picnic tables. I didn't ask if the plots are only opened to Sunnyvale residents...in any case, once you visit there, you will feel the love for agriculture instantly.

Aptos Community Garden

Do you have a green thumb but don't have a backyard? Or are you someone who wants to be a part of a…read morecommunity garden? This place recently opened a few months ago (the grand opening was on Earth Day) and they already have several folks who are growing some great fruits n veggies! The garden has strict rules when it comes to pets, children and being organic (no chemicals is a must). Most plots go for around 75 bucks a year and obviously the bigger you go the more expensive it is. It is 75 cents per square foot. Check out their website for composting classes, the rules, pdf applications and pictures.

Check out new "home" to attract barn owl to Aptos Community Garden, located behind CHC office on…read moreChrist Lutheran grounds. More "wanna be" gardeners welcome! Questions? Email one Gardner: drcameronjackson@gmail.com

Rinconada Community Garden

4.0

Not dog friendly but very cute. Didn't go inside because I had my dog with me but lots of shade and…read morevendors around for others who like to read a book or draw like me. Well maintained.

The Rinconada Community Garden is one of four such gardens located in the city of Palo Alto. The…read moregardens are reserved for residents of the city who can sign up to farm small plots year to year. The Rinconada Community Garden was first created in 1970 and was the pilot for a program that encouraged community participation in organic farming methods. There are several demonstration gardens that show best practices, seasonal planting and the like that can be incorporated not only to the plots there but also in home gardens as well. Growing up one of my first "paid" jobs was to water a neighbors plot who was on vacation. We would walk down every day that summer and water the plants then walk home. I got $1 which for a 6 year old was huge! That was 2 yes 2 large Slurpee's at the Midtown 7-11 AT present there is a waiting list for the plots that vary in size. There is a nominal fee based on square footage (that covers water etc.). There are several rules regarding the use of the plots including no pesticides etc (basically organic gardening) water conservation etc. The general public is allowed to wader about the plots and its always impressive to see the sheer volume of butterflies and bees that meander about the garden. As with many things, this garden is more of a stop than a destination. It located near the Main Library, the Children's Library, the Cultural Center, Riconanda Park, and the Junior Museum are all withing a very short radius thus it would be a great outing if you have kids.

Friends Of Rodgers Ranch

I had no idea that there was a farm and community outreach location back here. We took a UC…read moreextension class for an hour on soil building, health, and composting. They also had a variety of local vendors selling plants and other crafty items. We were greeted by Marian who talked to our 7 year old and offered to show her around the garden. We sampled a variety of plants and chatted. Super knowledgeable and kind. What did I learn today? I would come back here just to help them weed and exchange garden conversation.

Brother Movers

4.8

(1.9k reviews)

They are very efficient. I hired them the first time for my move and they did a great job so I used…read morethem again a couple weeks later for another small move

We had a Great experience. Polite and helpful crew. Strong recommendation. No complaints.read more

Stars Junk Removal

(913 reviews)

Here's a polished Yelp review you can post:…read more I had an amazing experience with Star Junk Removal! They were incredibly fast, reliable, and so helpful from start to finish. They made the entire process easy and stress-free, and everything was removed quickly and professionally. The team was friendly, efficient, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. I truly appreciate their hard work and excellent customer service. I would hire Star Junk Removal again in a heartbeat and highly recommend them to anyone looking for dependable junk removal services. Thank you for such a great experience!

We had another company come out in the morning and they quoted us a ridiculous amount to remove one…read more3-piece sectional couch. We decided to give Star Junk a try and I texted them that same morning. I sent photos over text, they gave us a very reasonable quote, and were able to come within 30 minutes of confirming. The two guys who came were amazing. They took the sectional apart so quickly and efficiently. It was impressive how smooth and easy they made the whole process. They do accept card (with a 4% fee), but we paid cash instead. Super responsive, fair pricing, and great service. We'll definitely be contacting them again for any future furniture removal!

J&K Plumbing

4.8

(780 reviews)

My sink became clogged on Friday and I reached out to J&k Saturdays morning. My garbage disposal…read morestill worked, but the water appeared to come back up into the sink. Natural instinct said to run some drano, but read the directions and said not to do that down the kitchen sink. Tried to snake it myself, but I am not handy at all. Joe was able to come out Monday and handle the situation in less than an hour. Good clean work and communication was easy. He also took care of my slow drain in my bathroom! Would recommend for any future work. AWESOME SERVICE!!

Joe from j&k is the most honest and reliable plumber we have used. Throughout this last 10+ years…read morehe has serviced our facilities in the bay area. I have referred him to many friends, families and colleagues that have all praised his work. Very fair pricing and swift response. Highly recommended as always if you need a experienced and reliable plumber.

AAA Affordable Plumbing & Trenchless Sewer

(1.1k reviews)

BK, Khan and his team is super nice. They helped me before…read more Today, they help to unclog my kitchen sink, long story. The drain to the pipe. They are very professional and very fast. Efficient and nice. Highly recommended them.

I was very surprised to see the plumbing work completed in such an unprofessional manner,…read moreespecially given the plumber's claimed level of experience and reputation. The sheetrock ceiling openings were cut very poorly and irregularly, and all of the removed drywall pieces were discarded. This has made the patching and repair work significantly more difficult and costly than necessary, see attached photo. A professional plumber would normally: Cut clean, standard-shaped openings (for example, rectangular sections such as approximately 1 ft × 2 ft), Minimize unnecessary damage to surrounding materials, and Keep the removed drywall pieces near the work area so they can be reused or referenced during patching. I raised these concerns with the plumber, but instead of correcting the issue, I was told that I would need to pay an additional fee to address the patching challenges caused by the original work. I do not believe it is reasonable for me to bear extra costs resulting from workmanship issues that could and should have been avoided with proper professional practices.

Reyes Vacuum Repair

(289 reviews)

Had an emergency at work with a shop vac- Victor was super responsive and had my equipment working…read morethe next day. He needed to replace a cord that we already had. Great Value! Love knowing I have someone I can trust!

These days, it's pretty rare for something to seem too good to be true -- call me a cynic. But I…read moredecided to trust Yelp's community of reviewers, and Victor of Reyes Vacuum Repair had some amazing feedback. So, I used the app to get a quote since I thought my vacuum needed a tune-up and maybe a broken agitator belt fixed. His price was super reasonable. Here's the thing-- no storefront. Victor actually picks up and delivers your vacuum. He grabbed mine the next day (Monday) and had it back to me by Sunday. When he picks it up, there's no invoice or prepayment -- just the honor system. If you're skeptical, you might worry you'll never see your vacuum again, but Victor keeps you updated via IM the whole time until he shows up with your like-new vacuum. I've got three vacuums, so I'm pretty sure I'll be calling him again. I'm sharing this mostly for anyone who "doesn't have a guy" and might only need vacuum repair once in a while. Oh, and I think he also does sewing machines and small stand mixers too! Highly recommend!

U Junk It We Dump It

(316 reviews)

Very quick response and fast dispatch. The process was…read moreprofessional and chat was friendly. Will hire again

Amazing, fast service!! We moved out of our old house and unfortunately a free bulk pickup date was…read moreonly available after we return the keys, so we went the junk removal route. U Junk It We Dump it provided an estimate and sent someone over within a couple hours. We received a completion photo and were able to pay without being present. Great experience!

The Grout Expert

(506 reviews)

Ricky was efficient, easy to deal with, and worked with great results and professionalism. Workers…read morewere courteous, on time, took their shoes off and work was clean with all leftover clean up all taken cared off. They only do one thing - stone, tile and grout so you know they have experience and have deep expertise and specialization in this. 5 stars and will recommend. Cheers.

I started talking to Ricky on Monday and by today(Saturday) him and his team had re-grouted my…read morekitchen. Ricky was very responsive, and his employees were fast and clean workers. The price was very reasonable, and the work looks great. Our kitchen is pretty old(2008) and it's really freshened up the space. We even had a mold issue around our sink, and it's so nice to have that completely taken care of. We'll definitely be calling Ricky and his team again for any future work we need.

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Arthur P.

9 years ago

Do not come here as long as Lisa M Wills is working here. She is a hypocrite who goes against the word of the nice volunteers and supervisors who work there. If they say yes and allow you to use a tool, she will say no and penalize you. I know two poor women she constantly picked on and took whatever ripe fruit they had while they weren't there. She was prejudiced towards them and had them both kicked out for the most meaningless reasons. One was promised a refund, which she quickly denied her once she found out that she was moving out of the country. SHE IS PREJUDICED TOWARDS MUSLIMS TOO!!! So if you are thinking of coming to LEAF, do not. She is poisoning the peaceful and loving atmosphere with her personal agenda. I am even considering leaving LEAF myself. I don't know the women personally, but after I heard their stories firsthand, I was UTTERLY SHOCKED and dumbfounded. DO NOT COME HERE. read more

Floyd P.

9 years ago

Wow. That is terrible, I take your word for it Arthur. 10/10 would not reccomend.

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