The Garden Home
"I was born and raised in San Francisco in the 1980s in Visitacion Valley. My paternal relatives immigrated from Southern China by way of Hong Kong and my maternal relatives arrived from Burma (Myanmar). My parents divorced when I was 5. Over the span of two decades, my mother owned several notable restaurants in San Francisco including Tumbleweed Cafe, Port Deli, Cybelle's Pizza, and Tart to Tart. At 8-years-old, I was eager to help out with wiping down menus, setting and bussing the tables. My experience in my mother's restaurants allowed me to interact and connect with other locals and tourists, and I truly learned to love my community.
At 17-years-old, I decided to come out to my parents. They couldn't fathom that their oldest child was gay and unfortunately kicked me out. It took nearly two years to reconcile, but I learned to be independent early on. In college, I majored in African Studies and worked in refugee resettlement after I graduated. My interests later brought me to law school in Hawai`i, where I focused on social justice, LGBT civil rights, and immersed myself in native Hawaiian history and present day political struggles.
In 2013, I used my savings to open up a brick and mortar shop in San Bruno; the first iteration of The Garden Home. I always maintained another job working in nonprofit organizations and event taught community college for a year. In 2015, I set out to become a foster parent, and have since fostered three children and am blessed to have adopted my now five-year-old daughter. I moved The Garden Home to San Francisco on March 1st, 2020, and a couple of weeks later we went into lockdown.
The Garden Home remains a passion (and hopefully one I can carry forward for years to come). I'm thankful to the Bay Area community (and abroad!) for the years of support. Know that your patronage goes a long way in uplifting our family and helping us all pursue our dreams. In 2020, I'm also an aspiring children's book author. I still have a ton of passion for all things botanical, and am always cultivating new projects to share with all of you. I hope you'll follow us on social media, sign up to get our newsletter, and continue to see all that we have in store!" -Adam Chang, owner of The Garden Home
Instagram: @thegardenhome
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Sold out Best Friends Forever Baby Dragons Greeting Card
The Garden Home$7.00The entire card is constructed by hand. All of the pieces are raised with foam to give the card extra dimension. The inside is blank for you to write your own note. Our cards are packaged individually in a plastic sleeve comes with an envelope. Note: Each card is handmade and that there may be slight variations in coloring or design in your card compared to the original photos. Dimensions: 5 1/2-inches L x 4 1/4-inches W$7.00Sold out -
Sold out Miss You Pig Time Greeting Card
The Garden Home$6.50The entire card is constructed by hand. All of the pieces are raised with foam to give the card extra dimension. The inside is blank for you to write your own note. Our cards are packaged individually in a plastic sleeve comes with an envelope. Note: Each card is handmade and that there may be slight variations in coloring or design in your card compared to the original photos. Dimensions: 5 1/2-inches L x 4 1/4-inches W$6.50Sold out -
Sold out Set of Three (3) Red Envelopes with Lion Dancers - Lunar New Year
The Garden Home$16.00Stand out from friends and family members with some handmade red envelopes. We created this design so that you can use it for birthdays, graduations, lunar new year, and other special occasions. This set features a different scene on each red envelope: a red lion with a boy holding a lantern, a red lion standing by a fan dancer, and two lions playing around fireworks. Dimensions: 3 1/2-inches W, 6 1/2-inches H$16.00Sold out -
Forest Guardian - Nature Spirit Die Cut Sticker
The Garden Home$3.50This sticker is designed in-house by Adam Chang. Listing is for one sticker. Design features the fiddle leaf fig, begonia, monstera, and calathea plants. Dimensions: 2 1/2-inches W x 3 1/2-inches L$3.50 -
Handmade Bulbasaur and Psyduck Popup Card - Pokemon, Birthday, Valentine
The Garden Home$9.00The front of the card features a classic Pokeball adhered using foam for additional dimension. Please note that the print for the cover may vary based on supplies. The inside of the card has two Pokemons. Bulbasaur is standing next to Psyduck. The background was created through a blend of two different ink colors. Our cards are packaged individually in a plastic sleeve comes with an envelope. Note: Each card is handmade and that there may be slight variations in coloring or design in your card compared to the original photos. Dimensions: 5 1/2-inches L x 4 1/4-inches W - BB016$9.00 -
Handmade Jigglypuff and Pikachu Popup Card - Pokemon, Birthday, Valentine
The Garden Home$10.00The front of the card features a classic Pokeball adhered using foam for additional dimension. Please note that the print for the cover may vary based on supplies. The inside of the card has two Pokemons. Jigglypuff is singing to Pikachu. The background was created through a blend of two different ink colors. Our cards are packaged individually in a plastic sleeve comes with an envelope. Note: Each card is handmade and that there may be slight variations in coloring or design in your card compared to the original photos. Dimensions: 5 1/2-inches L x 4 1/4-inches W - BB017$10.00 -
Handmade Togepi and Eevee Popup Card - Pokemon, Birthday, Valentine
The Garden Home$9.00The front of the card features a classic Pokeball adhered using foam for additional dimension. Please note that the print for the cover may vary based on supplies. The inside of the card has two Pokemons. Togepi is standing next to a sitting Eevee. The background was created through a blend of two different ink colors. Our cards are packaged individually in a plastic sleeve comes with an envelope. Note: Each card is handmade and that there may be slight variations in coloring or design in your card compared to the original photos. Dimensions: 5 1/2-inches L x 4 1/4-inches W - BB015$9.00 -
Sold out Handmade Squirtle and Charmander Popup Card - Pokemon, Birthday, Valentine
The Garden Home$9.00The front of the card features a classic Pokeball adhered using foam for additional dimension. Please note that the print for the cover may vary based on supplies. The inside of the card has two Pokemons. Squirtle is standing next to Charmander. The background was created through a blend of two different ink colors. Our cards are packaged individually in a plastic sleeve comes with an envelope. Note: Each card is handmade and that there may be slight variations in coloring or design in your card compared to the original photos. Dimensions: 5 1/2-inches L x 4 1/4-inches W - BB014$9.00Sold out -
Stainless Steel Terrarium Tools
The Garden Home$24.00If you're a committed Plant Parent and looking for tools to to help you out, look no further. Our tools have been curated and tested. It's what we trust and use! Our little tools include: Two-pronged fork - Great to help maneuver materials around, whether using a planter or an enclosed vessel. (6.5 in. long) Thin-pointed tweezers - Strategically place your materials. (6 in. long) Spoon - Helps you scoop and position sand, soil, or pebbles. (7.5 in. long) All tools include a draw-string cloth bag. Bag measures 3 in. x 10 in. - BB013$24.00 -
Organic Black Tea - Black Sun 14g - Caffeine
The Garden Home$8.50This tea is ideal for a pick-me-up or energy boost. Ingredients are all organic: black tea, corn flower, currant, rose petals, turmeric, chili flakes, and blackberry leaf. Tea weight is 14 grams (about 6 brews, or 12 cups). Our tea is packaged in a matte black tin, which prevents moisture and blocks out sunlight. Tea leaves should be stored in a cool, dry place and never refrigerated. Includes a small cotton bag and notecard. - BB009$8.50 -
Sold out Organic Green Tea - Turmeric Yuzu Citrus 20g - Low Caffeine
The Garden Home$10.00This blend is ideal for an immunity boost. Ingredients are all organic: turmeric, yuzu peel, pineapple, mango, ginger, jasmine green tea, and makrut lime oil. Tea weight is 20 grams (about 6 brews, or 12 cups). Our tea is packaged in a matte black tin, which prevents moisture and blocks out sunlight. Tea leaves should be stored in a cool, dry place and never refrigerated. Includes a small cotton bag and notecard. - BB007$10.00Sold out -
Sold out Organic White Tea - White Peach 8g - Low Caffeine
The Garden Home$8.50Ingredients are all organic: quince, peaches, orange and tangerine oils, and white tea. Tea weight is 10 grams (about 5 brews, or 10 cups). Our tea is packaged in a matte black tin, which prevents moisture and blocks out sunlight. Tea leaves should be stored in a cool, dry place and never refrigerated. Includes a small cotton bag and notecard. - BB008$8.50Sold out -
Sold out Organic Herbal Tea - Sweet Mint Ginseng 18g - Caffeine-Free
The Garden Home$10.00This blend is ideal for the workday and to help with focus or studying. Ingredients are all organic: schisandra berries, raspberries, ginseng, rosehips, peppermint, dandelion root, burdock root, and licorice root Tea weight is 18 grams (about 6 brews, or 12 cups). Our tea is packaged in a matte black tin, which prevents moisture and blocks out sunlight. Tea leaves should be stored in a cool, dry place and never refrigerated. Includes a small cotton bag and notecard. - BB006$10.00Sold out -
Sold out Organic White Tea - White Pomegranate 8g - Low Caffeine
The Garden Home$8.50Ingredients are all organic: safflower, pomegranate seed oil, and white tea. Tea weight is 8 grams (about 5 brews, or 10 cups). Our tea is packaged in a matte black tin, which prevents moisture and blocks out sunlight. Tea leaves should be stored in a cool, dry place and never refrigerated. Includes a small cotton bag and notecard. - BB005$8.50Sold out -
Sold out Organic Green Tea - Green Passion Calendula 18g - Low Caffeine
The Garden Home$8.50Ingredients are all organic: jasmine green tea, calendula, and passionfruit. Tea weight is 18 grams (about 6 brews, or 12 cups). Our tea is packaged in a matte black tin, which prevents moisture and blocks out sunlight. Tea leaves should be stored in a cool, dry place and never refrigerated. Includes a small cotton bag and notecard. - BB004$8.50Sold out -
Sold out Organic White Tea - White Vanilla Chai 10g - Low Caffeine
The Garden Home$8.50Ingredients are all organic: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger root, clove, natural vanilla, and white tea. Tea weight is 10 grams (about 5 brews, or 10 cups). Our tea is packaged in a matte black tin, which prevents moisture and blocks out sunlight. Tea leaves should be stored in a cool, dry place and never refrigerated. Includes a small cotton bag and notecard. - BB002$8.50Sold out -
Sold out Organic White Tea - White Jasmine Rose 10g - Low Caffeine
The Garden Home$8.50Ingredients are all organic: rose petals, lavender flowers, peppermint, jasmine green tea, and white tea. Tea weight is 10 grams (about 5 brews, or 10 cups). Our tea is packaged in a matte black tin, which prevents moisture and blocks out sunlight. Tea leaves should be stored in a cool, dry place and never refrigerated. - BB003$8.50Sold out -
Organic Herbal Tea - Elderberry Rooibos 18g - Caffeine-Free
The Garden Home$8.50Ingredients are all organic: rooibos, elderberries, hibiscus flowers, currants, blueberries, and schisandra berries. Tea weight is 18 grams (about 6 brews, or 12 cups). Our tea is packaged in a matte black tin, which prevents moisture and blocks out sunlight. Tea leaves should be stored in a cool, dry place and never refrigerated. Includes a small cotton bag and notecard. - BB001$8.50
