The LA Spanish School at Euclid Park (and Garden)
Diana Albarracin teaches Spanish as a second language for all ages. She has provided a variety of programs through the City
Gardening and Community
by Cris Gutierrez
Keeping up with the seasons in the Santa Monica Community Gardens means growing year-round and being open to the surprises that abound.
In our
Reuse in the garden can yield healthy harvests and boosts the spirit. Imagine all sorts of typical materials and items that one might recycle or discard becoming useful, even whimsical,
What is your official title?
Community Gardens Program Specialist
What are your job responsibilities?
My main task is to manage the 4 Community Gardens that are a part of the
At the Santa Monica Community Gardens, we struggle with weeds and pesky creatures as all gardeners, farmers and agrarian societies do. We do our best to deal with such challenges
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania.
When were you first exposed to gardening? How did your interest in gardening begin?
We
Vicia Faba is the scientific name for fava beans, or broad beans. The plant’s Latin name connotes something folkloric and fairytale-like. If Jack’s beanstalk had a genus and
Little hands wriggle with worms in chocolate-colored soil. Gleeful cries fill the air. Smiles and eyes sparkle. Excitement bubbles up as three-year old and four-year old children are quick to
