by Timothy Rutt
Each year, the Los Angeles Community Garden Council (LACGC) organizes the “Gathering of Community Gardens,” a free event that brings together a wide range of people involved with greening efforts and related activities across the county.
The Gathering includes an educational conference with various workshops, a panel discussion, and a keynote address.
The fifth anniversary event this year, called "From Farm to Fork," will be held at the Loma Alta Park Community Center and Altadena Community Garden at Loma Alta Park, 3300 Lincoln Ave. on Sat. Oct. 22, from 8 AM-4 PM.
The day will include a variety of workshops (in English and Spanish) that cover topics such as compost and soil, mushrooms, seed saving, bread baking and the Cottage Food Law, restaurant-related agriculture, fostering leadership and culture sensitivity in community gardens and much more! Networking, special guests, and information booths will also be featured throughout the day.
The event is free but donations are appreciated. Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided by El Patron. This is a low-waste event, and they are askingparticipants to bring plates, cups and eating utensils. Food will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, : www.lagardencouncil.org; Twitter: LAgardens; Facebook: Los Angeles Community Garden Council. Here's a link to the Facebook event: http://on.fb.me/oipg4J
