October 20, 2008 :: Sunset & Bates
Pretty sure we had the biggest showing ever for LAGG. So great to meet new troops and see everyone so excited about getting their hands dirty. We were especially grateful to have Rosa, Landscaping Extraordinaire, help with our design and layout at this garden.
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October 9, 2008 :: Animo High School, South Central
Mr. Stamen and Roly Poly visited Animo High School Gardening Club to talk about Guerrilla Gardening in LA. Their group had a few missions over the summer -- one of which was interrupted by the LAPD! They've titled themselves South Central Resistance and are currently looking for a new spot to garden close to their school. LAGG is really looking forward to working with these students and can't wait to see their gardens! Show your support and check them out on Myspace.
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August 25, 2008 :: Wilton & Sunset
We had some interesting surprises at the dig tonight. Los Angeles Councilman, Tom LaBonge stopped by to say hello and scope out the mission. Not only that, he brought ice cream for everyone!
We also had a very excited new troop member stop by to find out how to get involved. Her name is Chrysanthemum and she was escorted by her lovely mom, Water Lily. They've been looking for a way to get involved and were excited to see us out gardening. They brought along MUCH needed water and helped us catch up on some watering.
This spot is pretty close to done and will just need maintenance from now on. We're officially looking for a new site and welcome any suggestions.
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June 25, 2008 :: Wilton & Sunset
Another warm and fuzzy today...Josh and Sarah stopped by to tell us that the garden made them feel proud of where they lived.
Special BIG thank you to Melissa, Maribel & Heidi who walk by on their way to school everyday and water their favorite flowers!
Jerry came by the garden and asked what we were doing and encouraged us to keep going. "You have big hearts."
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June 22, 2008 :: Wilton & Sunset
The Guerrilla Gardening sign has been pinched!
Spoke with Luke while I was watering plants. He talked at length how he liked the garden, would love to see edibles (working on that for future projects), and talking to the community counsel about legitimizing the garden.
Buck helped me push the cart with the second load of water. He offered to look for a key that would allow me to access the water pipes that are in the ground already. He said he would leave it in a covert area where I would be able to find it.
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June 20, 2008 :: Wilton & Sunset
I was driving by the site today and saw two strangers at the garden and had to stop. So many thanks to Ken and Juan for showing up with two watering cans full of water! (Seriously made my day and made me feel great about the garden and the community getting involved.)
Also talked with LED121 about upcoming propaganda for the garden.
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June 19, 2008 :: Wilton & Sunset
On my way to the site today, I ran into Daniel -- he let me steal some water while he was working.
Ran into Ruthie again today! She reaffirmed she would come water.
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June 17, 2008 :: Wilton & Sunset
I ran into Ruthie and she promised me she would come back and water the plants.
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