There is a new generation of growers who practice Native American agricultural techniques. They use these methods because they have proven to work, are earth-friendly, and offer a way to honor our ancestors.Below are some techniques we continue to use today:1 – Companion Planting – corn provides support for pole beans to climb; the beans add nitrogen to the soil for future crops […]

Have you ever wondered why you feel happier when you are gardening? This is due to releasing stress on your endocrine system, otherwise known as your emotional system, through fresh air brought to us by photosynthesis, how plants convert sunlight and carbon dioxide into sugars and oxygen.  Converting open land and lots for community green spaces increases a natural barrier and filter for endocrine disruptors […]

A popular reason why community gardens are loved among the LACGC community is that people get to grow their own food. Being able to grow the vegetables, herbs, and other products people use to make their meals is an incredibly satisfying process. It is not only better for the environment since you are obtaining what you eat locally, but it […]

We are always trying to capture how Community Gardens benefit one’s mental and physical health – especially during the Pandemic.  In my visits to community gardens, I try to ask members who I interact with, “what benefits do you get from being a member of this garden?” They share that aside from being able to grow your own organic chemical free food – […]