3 Easy Herbs to Grow

Tomato Tasting Contest We had a great turnout for our annual Tomato Tasting event on Saturday, August 8th. Thirteen of our gardeners brought their best tomatoes, and selecting First, Second, and Third Place winners was really difficult this year—they were all so good! Sin provided us all with a delicious salad made with fresh ingredients…

The Month of Moons January 1st started with a full moon and if you happened to see it you most likely noticed how big and bright it was. This phenomenon is called a “Supermoon”, which means it becomes full on the same day it reaches its perigee, the point in the moon’s elliptical orbit when it…

As members of the community, we want to pause and acknowledge the recent fires that have swept through Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected—those who have lost their homes, cherished spaces, and the safety of familiar landscapes. To those who are working tirelessly to fight the flames…

As fall approaches, we have seen the cold and hazy mornings creep upon us. Some of us have already planted our Winter gardens, but if you haven’t here are some ideas help get inspired. The broad rule of winter crops is stuff that you eat the leaves of, spinach, etc. Stuff you eat the mature…

November is a month of slowing down — shorter days, cooler nights, and a welcome pause after the buzz of summer planting. But at Las Flores Community Garden, this time of year gives us something even more meaningful: a chance to reflect on what the garden gives us, and what we give back. While the…

February is an underrated month in the garden. It’s not as busy as spring, not as abundant as summer—but it’s one of the most important times of the year at Las Flores Community Garden. What you do now quietly sets the stage for everything that comes next. Think of February as preparation month: tending, planning,…