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The illicit cultivation of someone else's land.
-- Richard Reynolds
Gardening public space with or without permission.
-- David Tracey
Los Angeles Guerrilla Gardening (LAGG) started on a summer night in Hollywood, CA. We started as a group of friends looking for a fun activity and a way to brighten up a local neighborhood. After our first dig, we had an outpouring of support from the community and soon realized what our mission as LAGG would soon become:
To get our hands dirty by starting gardens all over Los Angeles. To be a resource for other potential Guerrilla Gardeners and a homebase for people interested in brightening their own communities.
We have had Guerrilla Gardeners as young as 10 and as old as 80 get involved in some of our gardens and continue to meet new people who continually help us create a sense of community.
LAND BEFORE
GARDEN AFTER
SCHOOL MISSIONS
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Leimert Park
DATE: March 10, 2012 (Saturday)
TIME: 10am
LOCATION: 43rd Place & Garthwaite, Leimert Park [MAP]
After some big rains and some minor flooding, this garden needs a little revamp. We'll bring some new agave to put in, but feel free to bring some succulents of your own to add to this garden. The dirt is pretty shallow, so hearty succulents only!
We'll also need help picking up dirt on March 10 after 5:30p. If you love dirt and want to help please let us know.
RSVP here for Friday and/or Saturday
DIY - Valencia & 8th
DATE: Ongoing
TIME: March - whenever works for you!
LOCATION: Valencia & 8th (Valencia Triangle) [ MAP ]
We're trying a little experiment for the month of March on a median downtown. Mr. Stamen has put a few plants here and despite the rock-hard dirt, they're doing pretty well. We challenge anyone in the downtown area to DIY - Do It Yourself. Plant succulents and other hearty plants. If everyone puts in just one plant, we can create a great garden.
We've hidden a journal underground to keep track of who's planting. Let us know when and what you planted or leave us a love note...up to you.
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WHITEBOARD PROJECT
Why do you guerrilla garden?
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