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Celebrate the equinox by growing food and flowers, wherever you can! |
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GrowFriend is a hybrid of community gardening and social networking. It is the safe, easy and fun way for gardeners to find land! |
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Wednesday, 16 June 2010 |
 From left to right: Richard Gottlieb, Mud Baron, Paula Daniels and Glen Dake. |
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Monday, 14 June 2010 |
Jewish Federation, LA Conservation Corps, LA Community Garden Council, and Florence-Firestone Community Leaders work side by side to ready sites for a pair of new community gardens.
The Jewish Federation is rallying Angelenos to end hunger in Los Angeles with its “Fed Up With Hunger” campaign, and on June 13, 2010 JF volunteers came out to prepare the land for a new community garden that will be one small part in that big effort. Youth from the LA Conservation Corps supported all the volunteers with tools and guided the planting of new street trees.
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Thursday, 25 March 2010 |
 Lavender Hill Farm (LHF), a collection of terraced beds dedicated to urban farming and permaculture, is nestled above the Solano Canyon Community Garden, east of downtown LA and directly off the 110 freeway (525 Solano Avenue, LA 90012). LACGC Executive Director Al Renner and LHF Farm Manager Charles Lee spearheaded an open house to debut its new restaurant supported program, a collaboration that connects restauranteurs with fresh produce for their kitchens.
For those who missed the open house, visitors are welcome by appointment between 10am and 2 p.m. on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Please contact Charles Lee at lhf.farmmanager@gmail.com and see first-hand the collaboration taking place with restaurateurs such as Mark Donofrio of Larchmont Grill, Michael Duddie of Mirabelle Restaurant and Patricia Zarate of Homegirl Cafe. LHF's program is designed to promote local agricultural production through these partnerships, so please show your support through patronage! |
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Monday, 15 March 2010 |
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Venice Community Garden is a 6000 sq.ft. site in the Silver Triangle, boasting 4' x 12' plots, fruit trees, mural artwork and a gathering space. The garden is now accepting applications on a first-come, first-served basis-- so check out their website to learn more about how to become a charter gardener! Congratulations to all involved on a successful vacant lot transformation story! |
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Sunday, 14 March 2010 |
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For skeptical neighbors who suspect that community gardens negatively impact property values, please direct them to this piece in the Business section of the Los Angeles Times which suggests that prospective homeowners may regard community gardens as a desirable neighborhood amenity. |
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Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
 LACGC President Mary Tokita and Board Member Kavita Sharma participated in this year's California State Parks Advocacy Day in Sacramento. The day involved various activities, including a rally that generated awareness about the critical importance of Saving our State Parks; one-on-one meetings with senators and legislators to discuss proposed bills and issues; and a celebration of our collective efforts. The LACGC was awarded with an inaugural State Parks Grassroots Champion Award for our dedication to state park protection and advocacy, in particular for their Save Our State Parks campaign.
Cal Parks seeks your voice in their Park Excellence Project. This survey seeks to gather information that will create a picture of Californian's wishes, ideas, dreams and suggestions for the future of our state parks system.
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Saturday, 06 March 2010 |
 Carlos Maguellal shows off the fruits of his labor at Stanford Avalon CG. The digital version pales in comparison to the print edition of this issue, dedicated to Los Angeles; readers are encouraged to pick up the hard copy! |
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Saturday, 06 March 2010 |
 We are pleased to announce that Milagro Allegro Community Garden has been selected as a host site for the UCCE Grow LA Victory Garden initiative. Of the ten training sites, it is the only one which is a community garden! Congratulations to our friends in Highland Park!
The course will be offered at this site as a series of four weekend classes in April 2010 and will be taught by Master Gardener Milli Macen-Moore at Milagro Allegro Community Garden 115 S. Ave 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042.
Highland Park residents who wish to register or get more information should contact Milli Macen-Moore at 1-800-863-5476 or milli@modern-sustainability.com. The Milagro Allegro Community Garden - Highland Park course will cost $15 per workshop, or $50 for the four-class series, and will be held from 10 am - 1 pm on April 10, 11, 17 and 18. Space is limited and advance registration is requested. Spanish translation will be provided.
Please refer to the news item below for more details on the UCCE Victory Garden initiative and other training locations. |
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Saturday, 06 March 2010 |
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UC Cooperative Extension in Los Angeles County is pleased to launch the “Grow LA Victory Garden Initiative” in March and April 2010 for those who wish to grow their own fresh fruits and vegetables. This initiative will help new gardeners learn to start their own gardens quickly and easily in a container, in the backyard or at a community garden, bringing together local families and neighborhoods to share their experiences, skills and produce. Participants will be able to turn this new interest in gardening into successful, productive gardens that will generate positive changes in their homes by helping to lower grocery bills and enhance opportunities to eat healthy, nutritious foods. |
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Saturday, 06 March 2010 |
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A recent study by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy estimates that $1 invested in non-profit advocacy groups results in approximately $91 in benefits to the residents of the target community! More details available in the LA Times story. |
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