The ACTive Gardener

Last night, I watched the 2008 documentary, The Garden.  This documentary was about the fight for a South Central L.A. Community Garden to keep their garden going.  Due to shady legal and political corruption, the garden's land is targeted and threatened to be bought by a private owner - who has no interest in keeping the garden there.  The garden flourished in the middle of a industrial wasteland.  It provides food, community and happiness for it's urban growers. If you are at all interested in a case for social justice, community causes or the importance of a community garden, check this documentary out on Netflix.  It's instant so you don't even have to wait for it in your mailbox!

I recently saw an article from Huffington Post about Julie Bass and her controversial garden.  Mrs. Bass decided to grow a vegetable garden in her front yard for her young children and the other kids in the neighborhood.  She thought it would be fun for the kids to garden and witness the process of gardening.  The city of Oak Park did not agree and ordered she remove her vegetable garden or face 93 days in jail!!!!
To follow Julie fighting the good fight, you can visit her blog, Oak Park Hates Veggies and see what will happen to her garden.  

Also - If you are interested in your local community garden, I'd encourage you to check out if you have a CSA program nearby.  A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program nearby.  Each week you will receive a box full of locally grown veggies and fruits from your farmer.  It's a great way to support your local farmer AND get great quality food.