by Timothy Rutt
The garden has been embarking on a project to beautify the strip of land that surrounds the garden along the street, which has become a magnet for invasive plants and litter. Garden members and students from Cal Poly Pomona have conceptualized a Corner Revitalization Project that will fill the strip with California native plants, cactus and succulents, and drought-tolerant Mediterranean plants. A solar-powered irrigation system has already been installed.
According to a letter from garden president Silvera Grant, the garden needs a final $2,000 of $14,000 estimated to acquire plants and other materials for the project. Grant said that the majority of funds have come from garden members, the Board of Supervisors, Scott's, Altadena Heritage, the Altadena Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, and other private donors:
If you have not already done so, please consider making a contribution that will help us meet our goal. Your contribution will do so much to showcase active Altadena citizens at work improving their community. The project emphasizes smog, noise and crime reduction, water conservation, the beauty of native plants, and it provides habitat for beneficial insects and birds. Last but not least, the project provides beauty for all to enjoy and pride in our community.
The garden provides 64 plots for local gardeners and runs a children's gardening program and Victory Garden extension classes. Contributions to the Garden, a 501(c)3 corporation, are tax-deductible.
For more information, contact Grant at 626-398-9840 or email silveragrant@gmail.com. Checks should be made payable to: Altadena Community Garden and mailed to: P.O. Box 6212, Altadena, CA 91103-6212.
