Ollas are an eco-friendly irrigation solution made of terracotta.  Many ancient civilizations used ollas for gardening from the Chinese, Egyptians,...

By Teri Silver Fresh air, fresh vegetables, and a sense of comradery are all part of community gardens, and they’re...

Cultivating Resilience: How Community Gardens Can Change Our Fate (Originally posted in the Denver Urban Gardens Newsletter, photo credit: Getty...

As I reflect on my first year as Executive Director of the Los Angeles Community Garden Council, I am overwhelmed...

Community gardens are more than spaces to grow food—they represent a powerful and radical idea: sharing land. In a city...

This past Saturday, the Farm-to-Fiesta at Stanford Avalon Community Garden was a vibrant, fun-filled day that brought together gardeners, families, and...

The Importance of Pollinator-Friendly Gardens in Urban Areas Source By Teri Silver Cities and suburbs have their charms, but what...

In January 2024, the LA Community Garden Council (LACGC) Board was thrilled to announce that after a broad search, they...

When I grew up in Scotland, helping my mum in the garden, Fava beans (we called them Broad beans) were...

In the bustling landscape of urban development, where land is often divided into parks, residential areas, and commercial spaces, community...