Best Practices for Garden Leaders Have you ever wondered how a community garden maintains its true beauty? It’s usually thanks to the garden’s leadership team. These dedicated volunteers manage the day-to-day needs of the garden and ensure that the community continues to work together well. LACGC recommends that each garden have a leadership team of five people, elected by all the […]
Learn How Al Renner Started Community Gardening
Watch Al’s interview to hear how he got started with community gardening. Come along to our 12th Annual Gathering of Community Gardens on Saturday, October 20th, where he will be honored for his 20 years of service to the community. See below for more information.
Job Opportunity: LACGC Accounting Manager (Part-Time)
Accounting Manager (Part-Time) Job Description The Los Angeles Community Garden Council (LACGC) is seeking competitive and qualified candidates to apply for the part-time position of Accounting Manager. LACGC is a growing non-profit organization that partners with 42 community gardens and offers community organizing, gardening advice, and workshops to more than 6,000 families throughout Los Angeles County. Accounting Manager Responsibilities Support […]
Job Opportunity – West Side Childrens Center, Family Resource Specialist
West Side Children Center JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Family Resource Specialist (FRS) – Garden & Family Enrichment CATEGORY/DEPT: Strengthening Families Department REPORTS TO: Community Engagement Program Manager REPORTING STAFF: None STATUS: Full-Time Exempt AGENCY OVERVIEW: Westside Children’s Center (WCC) exists to give at-risk children and children living in poverty the foundation they need to increase their life choices and lead fulfilling […]
Meet Martin Lee from Crenshaw Community Garden
Crenshaw Community Garden was founded in the 1970’s, serving the Crenshaw community for over 40 years. The land was donated by a family who visits every once and a while and has shared that they are glad to see that the lot is being used to allow families to grow fresh and healthy food. The diversity iof this garden is […]
Birds and Community Gardens
Creating An Enticing Habitat For Birds In Your LA Garden Of all the birds in the US, nearly one third are in significant decline largely due to loss of suitable habitat. This is yet another great reason to create an attractive community garden, not only to bring people together to grow plants and produce but also to provide a safe haven for […]
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 LA Green Grounds Teaching Garden at Good Earth Community Garden
It’s summer in Los Angeles and if you enjoy gardening, you’ll understand that mornings are the ideal time to get to work. If you make your way to Mid-City, you’ll find LA Green Grounds Teaching Garden located next […]
Community Garden Advocacy Day- Join Us!
The LADWP has asked the LA City Council to approve water and power rate increases that include increases to the “Schedule F” rate that applies to most community gardens. Here is how you can help protect community gardens and promote water conservation: 1. Our elected representatives need to hear from you! Sign our online petition: Garden Water Rate Hike Petition; […]