By Vanessa Richins

On Feb 27th, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared that California was in a state of drought emergency, after 3 years of drought conditions.

Los Angeles County is scheduled to start rationing water, and other areas are sure to follow.

California isn’t the only state facing water shortages.

Las Vegas offered residents $1.50 a square foot to tear out their lawns. Other cities are imposing restrictions and encouraging residents to conserve.

Xeriscape gardening is one way to conserve water in your yard. The name doesn’t translate to “cactus and rocks” – in fact, there are a wide variety of plants that are Read the rest of this entry »

By Vanessa Richins

The 14 acre garden in South Central Los Angeles, California, started as a way to repair the damage done by the LA Riots in 1992.

The end came due to problems such as government corruption.

Scott Hamilton Kennedy’s documentary film, “The Garden”, tells the story of the largest community garden in America.

The film chronicles how the garden came to be a source of hope and healing after troubling times. Lower income residents were able to feed their families healthier food and work with their neighbors.

The troubles began when Read the rest of this entry »