The Youth Speak! Collective transformed a forgotten dump site behind Roger Jessup Park in Pacoima into the Project Youth Green Community Garden in 2008, and today the garden is a thriving community providing Pacoima residents access to green space and healthy food. Gardeners, ranging in age from 20’s to 60’s, pay a monthly fee and give two hours of community […]
Seeds of Carver Garden in West Adams is ready to plant!
The Seeds of Carver Community Garden in the historic West Adams district is ready to be planted! Big thanks go to landlady Wanda for offering LAGCG the space; and to the LA Conservation Corps for building the garden. The garden at 2319 2nd Ave, LA 90018 has 18 raised beds and lots of space for communal gardens. Meet co-leaders Marie-Alise […]
How Can LA City Help You?
Take this 5-minute survey to help us learn how city regulations affect local farmers and gardeners. UCLA and the Food Policy Council are conducting a study of city regulations that relate to urban agriculture so that farmers and gardeners know what is possible in LA and which issues may need more advocacy. Your anonymous responses will be available to the […]