Grow LA Victory Garden Classes — starting May 16 and 31

Grow LA Victory Garden Classes — starting May 16 and 31

Join one of the last Grow LA Victory Garden series of classes this season! Starting May 16, 2015 Alan Hjelm Community Garden at Lutheran Church of the Master (Intermediate) Address: 725 East Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534 Dates: May 16, 23, 30 and June 6 (Saturday) Time: 10 am to 2 pm Instructor: Susie Bowman Contact Info: (661) 209-6002 or (661) […]

Attend a New Garden Opening!

Attend a New Garden Opening!

Please join us to celebrate the opening of three new community gardens in May 2015! South Pasadena Community Garden Grand Opening 1028 Magnolia Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Saturday, May 2nd 11am – 1pm     Willowbrook Community Garden Grand Opening 644 E. 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059 Saturday, May 16th 11 am – 2 pm     Eastmont Community […]

Meet Ed Begley, Jr. & Councilmember O’Farrell at 4/26 Fundraiser!

Actor and environmentalist, Ed Begley, Jr., Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, and Molly Peterson of KPCC will all be featured guests at our From Gardenbed to Riverbed event on Sunday, April 26!  Delicious appetizers and drinks will be served by Little Lily’s Kitchen.  Tickets are $100 and all proceeds support LACGC’s work in community gardens. Reserve your ticket today. We look forward to seeing you there! […]

Meet Hop Hopkins & Panther Ridge Farm

Meet Hop Hopkins & Panther Ridge Farm

Panther Ridge Farm is not a typical Community Garden.  Sitting on just over a 1/4 acre of semi-suburban residential land in Altadena, just north of Los Angeles, it is a hyperlocal first generation family farm.   This home, farm, garden, school was begun by Hop Hopkins, (arborist, master gardener, permaculture designer and community activist) and his very engaged family.  The farm demonstrates […]

Free Rain Barrels — City of LA

The City of Los Angeles is giving away 1,000 55-gallon water barrels to LA residents.  To qualify, you must sign up for and attend one of their water conservation workshops, currently scheduled for March 14, March 28, and April 15.  For more information, visit www.scpr.org. View image | gettyimages.com