ASI's Coyote Garden is a community garden at CSUSB that helps promote sustainability, agriculture and community on campus. Our team hosts volunteer events where students can learn about gardening, composting, sustainable irrigation and much more. All the produce grown and harvested at the garden is donated to the Obershaw DEN in SMSU South 224, in which students can pick up during their office hours. Join and connect with our community!
The Coyote Garden implements many techniques to use resources as efficiently as possible. Drip irrigation is used to get water directly to the soil, reducing the amount of water lost to evaporation and strong winds. We also plant drought tolerant herbs such as rosemary, lemongrass, and lavender - which thrive in dry climates like ours and attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies. No pesticides or toxic chemicals are used to manage weeds or pests in the garden. Weeds are pulled by hand and sprays made of cinnamon and mint oil are used to deter pests.
Current Produce Growing
Produce
Vegetables
Herbs
Fruits
Nopales
Potatoes
Onion
Lettuce
Cucumber
Zucchini
Sweet Corn
Jalapeño Peppers
Bell Peppers
Rosemary
Lavender
Cilantro
Oregano
Sage
Mint
Lemongrass
Dill
Holy Basil (Tulsi)
Apricot Tree
Nectarine Tree
Peach Tree
Fig Tree
Valencia Orange Tree
Honeydew Melon
Watermelon
Guava Tree (growing)
Elderberry Tree
Native & Medicinal Plants
California poppy
California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) is a medicinal plant traditionally used to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and support restful sleep.
White Sage
White sage (Salvia apiana) is a medicinal plant traditionally used by Indigenous peoples for its antimicrobial properties and in ceremonial practices for cleansing and healing.
Native Wildflowers
Native wildflowers are diverse flowering plants adapted to local ecosystems and are often valued in traditional medicine for their healing, nutritional, and ecological benefits.
Hummingbird Sage
Hummingbird sage (Salvia spathacea) is a native California medicinal plant traditionally used to help relieve colds, sore throats, and respiratory discomfort.
Milkweed
Milkweed (Asclepias species) is a medicinal plant that has been traditionally used in small, carefully prepared amounts to support respiratory health and treat certain ailments.
Echinacea
Echinacea (Echinacea species) is a medicinal plant commonly used to support the immune system and help reduce the duration and severity of colds.
Composting
Composting is a great and easy way to lower your carbon footprint, lower the amount of food waste and reuse dead or unused plants in the garden. Check out the video below to learn how you can start composting at home.
InformationFor more information on the garden, or if you are interested in volunteering, please email asi-sustainability@csusb.edu. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1kEEBlf8ao?rel=0&showinfo=0">Watch How to Compost at Home YouTube Video</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c1kEEBlf8ao?rel=0&showinfo=0">Watch How to Compost at Home YouTube Video</a>
Location
The Coyote Garden is located on the southeast side of the San Bernardino campus, directly behind the Arrowhead Village pool.
Together We Grow!
