Learning the optimum time to harvest is an important part of becoming a gardener.
Read MorePlanting seeds, growing community
Long Beach Organic's newest site, the Crown Victory Community Garden includes 22 ground-level planters, two raised planters, and an 8-foot-tall grape arbor.
Read MoreThe Grace Park Garden, located within a pocket park at Plymouth and Elm streets, is part of a collaboration with the city to provide more green space in North Long Beach.
Read MoreCommemorating avid gardener Mary Molina, this garden came to life with the Molina family's donation of land to the City of Long Beach for a community garden.
Read MoreThe city set aside space for this community garden during an expansion of Orizaba Park in 2010.
Read MoreEstablished in 2001 on a vacant city property, the Pacific and Sixth Community Garden is a small patch of green on busy Pacific Avenue.
Read MoreOpened in December 2013 with 20 small plots, the Seventh and Chestnut garden in downtown Long Beach is a favorite of nearby apartment dwellers.
Read MoreStarted in 2010, the South Forty is a green oasis in an industrial area with 43 plots.
Read MoreZaferia Junction Garden at 10th and Grand streets is LBO's largest garden, with 90 garden plots.
Read MoreLearning the optimum time to harvest is an important part of becoming a gardener.
Read MoreA member of LBO since 2003, Ken has moved back to the Midwest, but leaves behind his knowledge of pickles and cover crops.
Read MoreHill planting can retirn your weed-choked garden bed to prodoctivity.
Read MoreThe gardens are open, but work parties and group activities are cancelled.
Read MoreBroccoli and cauliflower are showing up more on restaurant menus.
Read MoreBeans are versatile, low calorie, and nutrient rich.
Read MoreCitrus greening has devastated millions of acres of citrus around the world.
Read MoreLeeks and onions can make your mouth water or bring tears to your eyes.
Read MoreGood nutrition is the first defense against disease.
Read MoreFood that’s good for you is also good for the environment.
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