A little over a year ago, our school participated in a Trash Free Lunch Challenge. The goal was to teach students to reduce waste in their lunch, and perhaps to make some changes. When we finish our lunch, we sort it into appropriate buckets, with liquids going in one, recyclable items into another, one for the landfill, and one for […]
Cal Poly Pomona Seeking Partners in a Small Insect Study
Researchers at Cal Poly Pomona are investigating the pollinators and biological control insects on urban farms and gardens in the LA area. They are looking for ten urban farms or community gardens to collect insects in this summer, with a hopeful expansion of the project in 2016. They will set-up small insect collecting traps near your cucumbers/squash for 24 hours […]
Call for Proposal for Workshop Leaders — Annual Gathering of Community Gardens
9th Annual Gathering of Community Gardens The 9th Annual Gathering of Community Gardens will be Saturday, October 3. Location to be announced. Our focus this year will be on engaged young children in community gardens and empowering garden leadership teams. We are currently requesting proposals for workshop leaders by August 7th. For information about presenting, contact LACGC Board Member, Teague Weybright, […]
Need a Large Composter?
A local community gardener would like to donate a large compost bin to a community garden that will make good use of it. Contact Eileen Zwiers (eileenzwiers@gmail.com) or Julie Beals (jbeals.lacgc@gmail.com) if you’re interested.
Meet Teague Weybright & Ocean View Farms
Ocean View Farms Ocean View Farms is a picturesque garden, right across from the Santa Monica Airport. If you didn’t know where to look, it’s easy to pass by. However, once you enter through the steep driveway, it explodes into a fruitful and colorful landscape. The farm spreads around six acres, with a little bit of land left that they are […]