Community Garden first planting day, June 14, 2008
Community Garden, July 12, 2008
Partnering with
In early 2008 the Vestry of Holy Nativity Parish agreed to radically alter the
grounds around the church buildings by tearing out old juniper bushes and lawn
and planting a Community Garden. The Community Garden has inspired additional
projects to help provide fresh, organic food for our neighbors in need. The
original Garden is expanding to include fruit trees and a Medicinal Herb Garden,
We have also started Harvest
Westchester an initiative to gather excess fruit from trees in our community
and deliver it to the Food Pantry LAX.
Here's what's happening:
Dates to be Announced: Organic Gardening class series: Twice-monthly gardening classes on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. "Introduction to Organic Gardening" will be held near the beginning of each 'Garden Season' and is a must for caretakers (old and new) working on our Community Garden. Future topics: Water in the Garden, Organic Pest Control, Garden Rotations, Cool Season Vegetables, and much more. Watch this page for updates about dates and times.
What's Happening in the
Garden Find resources and information, ask questions and post
comments, keep track of what's happening right now in
the garden with our
Community Garden
Blog. You can browse the pages and information as much as you like.
To ask a question or make a comment you must register
first. Visit our blog,
The Community
Garden Exchange, for more information.
Community Garden Participation
Read about ways to participate, from sponsoring and/or caring for a
garden bed to assisting with the Harvest, on our
Garden Participation Page
We are thankful to the following community organizations and businesses
who have been generous in their donations of plants, supplies,
equipment, expertise and, of course, $$$.
If you would like to stay informed about the Garden, please sign up for our email
newsletter and be sure to check the Community Garden option. You will receive
updates of activities and opportunities to get involved.
The Church of the Holy Nativity serves the communities of Playa Del Rey,
Marina del Rey, LAX, Westchester
and also serves the Westside and South Bay areas of Los Angeles.
