LA Garden Council is excited to share our 20th-anniversary story. See how we got started and how we plan to grow. We hope you enjoy our video.
Meet Ciro Gomez from Florence-Firestone Community Garden
Meet Ciro Gomez from Florence-Firestone Community Garden “Gardening with a bit of love,” Ciro Gomez of the Florence-Firestone Community Garden We had the pleasure of interviewing Ciro Gomez, a longtime member of the Florence-Firestone Community Garden who also serves as one of its Garden Masters. Initially from Mexico, Ciro finds in the garden an opportunity to relax and connect with his […]
Meet Bob and Diane Ridley of Pasadena Community Garden
Bob and Diane have had a plot at Pasadena since it opened back in 2012. Bob learned how to garden with the help of his wife, Diane, whose father had a gardening business. They both enjoy the fresh air, the friendships they’ve made, eating their produce, and the community garden aspect. Bob is also proud of the composting committee he […]
Community Gardens and Child Safety
Keeping The Whole Family Safe In A Community Garden Millennials are the fastest expanding group in society growing their own food in gardens and shared community gardens across the States. 13 million 18-34 year olds are known to be keen vegetable gardeners, a number that is believed to keep growing. This is great news for people’s health, bank balances and for gardeners […]
Meet Makadu LaBeet from Vermont Square Community Garden c
Makadu LaBeet has been part of the Vermont Square Community Garden since the garden opened in 1992. He met Ms. Johnson, one of the garden founders, while he was participating in a rehabilitation program nearby. Makadu is originally from the Virgin Islands and appreciates the garden because it allows him to grow the vegetables that he grew up with there. […]
May Day 2016- Video!
Join us to relive our May Day Celebration that took place on May 1st of this year! Here’s a quick video highlighting LACGC’s mission, the work we do, and how you can get involved. See the beautiful Weddington Farm and make sure to join us next year! Watch here!
The Community Table Recipe: Mango Sorbet
In the throes of summer, I could eat ice cream for dinner every day. This mango sorbet is a refreshing, and less guilt-inducing, treat that only required three ingredients. Easy to make and so delicious, it’ll be in my freezer for the next few months! Mangoes are the star of this so make sure yours are ripe and fragrant. Ingredients […]
A Vote for the East Hollywood Community Garden is a Vote for Health, Happiness, and Organic Produce!
Nature’s Path is hosting a contest to fund new green spaces for organic foods! Lucky for us, we’re in the process of building the East Hollywood Community Garden, a garden-lover’s dream come true. Vote for Us Head over to the contest and hit “VOTE NOW”. It’s that simple! http://us.naturespath.com/about/movements/gardens-for-good/apply What Your Vote Means With your support, we may get up to […]