Campus Community Gardens
Herb Spiral
Utilizing Space and Resources
A rising spiral of planting soil provides a variety of environments for multiple species of in a small space for easy harvesting and watering. The top of the spiral has the driest soil, a fit environment for rosemary, thyme and oregano. The soil gets wetter as the water drains to the bottom, creating a soil ideal for growing mint species.
Growing and Using Local Produce
As an assortment of herbs spring ups right outside of Burk Hall, The Vista Room, campus's fine dining restaurant uses the spiral as its source of local herbs for its delectable meals.
Garden of Remembrance
Utilizing Space and Resources
The Garden of Remembrance, located in the quiet courtyard between Burk Hall and the Fine Arts Building, was dedicated in 2002. It honors the 19 former SF State students who were pulled from their classes under U.S. military and government orders and forced to live in remote camps across the country during World War II, along with the more than 120,000 Japanese Americans who suffered the same fate.
Designed by Japanese American artist and honorary SF State Master of Fine Arts recipient Ruth Asawa, the garden contains 10 boulders that serve as symbolic reminders of the different internment camps. A waterfall on the east side of the memorial represents energy and renewal, and the Japanese Americans' return to their homes. The garden also features a plaque, which provides historical information regarding internment and the SF State Students directly affected by it.
The garden has become a favorite gathering spot for San Francisco State University students, faculty and staff. Green lawn, rocks, tall trees, and water elements create a meditative space at the Garden of Remembrance.
