I passed by this community garden when I was walking down Abbot Kinney. Luck was on my side when I…read moresaw two ladies tending to their respective gardens. Having two people inside meant that the gate was unlocked so with their permission I went inside. I walked around and saw so many flowering plants in many varieties and various colors. They all look so pretty. Each plot had their own unique characteristics. Others even have trellis, arbors, and furnitures. I could sit here all day surrounded by these beautiful flowers. Even though I loved this place so much I took off a star cuz I was hoping to see more vegetables in the garden. I only saw a few of them.

There are now 3 Community Gardens locations in SaMo: The…read moreoriginal Main Street location, with 65 plots, between Strand & Hollister. The Park Drive location, with 38 plots, between Santa Monica Blvd. & Broadway. The newest location and the smallest, Euclid park, with 10 plots, on Euclid between Broadway & Colorado. I already reviewed the Main Street location, and last weekend I discovered the Park Drive gardens on a perfect autumn day. It's divided into two sections, with a pocket park in the middle. The north section was open, so I walked through with my camera. A couple with a child were in the process of picking some of their veggies, the autumn harvest. They offered me, a stranger, one of their beautiful eggplants! How sweet, made my day. Although the Main Street gardens are almost twice the size of Park Drive, I kinda liked Park Drive even better. The pocket park contains big shade trees, and the space defines the term "urban oasis". My parents always had a garden, In Chicago, when I was a kid. We grew veggies (tomatoes, cukes, Spanish onions), flowers (hollyhocks and zinnias), and strawberries. I loved working in the garden, which was in a community garden space, with my Dad, & eating strawberries off the vine. Gardening is a very good thing for a kid, and I'm so happy even the White House has a garden now, thanks to our First Lady's wisdom. A garden is a place of serenity, discovery, and joy.

this is great fun especially with kids. the garden is very well maintained by a great group of…read morevolunteers.

I never seen this park open. I been in the community for over the years and every time I go by, all…read moreI see it's a white pickup truck parked inside and a outdoor food vending lady blocking the park gate entrance. Anyone knows if this is still an active community garden?

An incredible resource, nurtured so thoughtfully by Manager and Master Gardener, Nery Reyes, the…read moreRosewood Community Garden is a special place to me. A place to learn and grow, share and practice, our community would be less of a community without. Thank you, Nery!!

"You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt." - Unknown…read more Oh it's so true........growing your own delicious fresh fruits & veggies while watching your magnificent sunflowers become twice as tall as your 5-foot fence..... .....is more than rewarding. Creating a garden keeps me grounded, keeps me centered in the present moment, much like painting used to do. Whenever I spot a community garden space, I always have to stop and take a look. There are rainbows of color & fragrance, butterflies, hummingbirds...... Hummingbirds are said to represent prosperity, and I've been known to make a wish when one hovers nearby. "Gardening is about enjoying the smell of things growing in the soil, getting dirty without feeling guilty, and generally taking the time to soak up a little peace and serenity." ~Lindley Karstens The best stress-reliever is not found on pharmacy shelves. We gain precious perspective when we put our hands into Mother Earth. That's one way we can feel the connection with all that is, was, and ever will be.

The gate is always locked! I need to dig!! Let me in!read more

I love this community garden and I can't wait to go back. It's the first one I've seen that draws…read moreso many hummingbirds! And they're not shy around people. You can see them up close. They've done a great job here with pollinator plants and wildflowers. They put up signs so you can learn about some of the plants.

A small cute community garden near Motor and National. They have 3 benches out front. A great…read morespot for reading and relaxing. I see one gardener here and various plots of veggies and plants being grown. Nice greenery vibe in the middle of the city. Not sure what used to be here.