Nazis. Hippies. Rule-breakers. A police state. Weeds. Welcome to the war over the Long Beach Community Gardens.

PHOTO by JEFFREY R. GOULD
THROUGH THE FENCE
You can glimpse the Long Beach Community Gardens from the southbound lanes of the 605, after the Spring Street exit. Look to your right, beyond the row of power-line towers. See that collection [...]

Homegrown herbs, produce and fruit might just be easier than you think

PHOTO by ROSHEILA ROBLES
Forget for a moment the most compelling reasons to grow your own vegetables, fruits and herbs—rising food prices and spotty government inspections and regulation—and instead consider the conveniences that can be had by at-the-ready lemons, limes, rosemary and thyme: No more [...]

If you’re scratching your head about what to plant in that bare patch of dirt behind the house— or just need some inspiration on what to put in those vacant terracotta pots littering your balcony—then get down to the LBCC Horticultural Club’s Friday Plant Sale. Organized and run by the Horticultural Club for nigh 40 [...]