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Ron Finley tending his garden at the parkway. | Still from "Broken Bread" Access

Ron Finley tending his garden at the parkway. | Still from "Broken Bread" Access

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How to be a Guerrilla Gardener

Guerilla gardening is about using unconventional tactics and classic gardening practices to turn little pockets of land and unused or under-utilized space into oases for city dwellers. Here's how you can start.

Decorations on the edge of Arroyo High School's community garden | Marianne Zaugg

Decorations on the edge of Arroyo High School's community garden | Marianne Zaugg

In a Food Desert, a Ray of Hope Shines in a School Garden

In El Monte, where nearly half the city is classified a food desert, students and gardeners grow a lush garden with even bigger plans for the future.

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ucscfarms1

Looking for an Organic Farm Near You? Where to Volunteer

Get your hands dirty and volunteer at one of L.A.'s many community farms and gardens.

Photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/gails_pictures/">gailhampshire</a>/Flickr/<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">Creative Commons</a>

Photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/gails_pictures/">gailhampshire</a>/Flickr/<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">Creative Commons</a>

Find the Ideal Low-Water Plants With This Garden Resource From UC Davis

A list identifies 100 plants that thrive in California.

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GreenSleeves_Presentation

Leaving a Lasting Mark: Planting Seeds for a Healthier School Community

Presenting to the PTSA gave students an opportunity to share information about their school garden project and bring more people on board to support their efforts.

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Photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/scotnelson/">Scot Nelson</a>/Flickr/<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">Creative Commons</a>

What's Ailing Your Tomato Plants? This App Will Tell You

Information in the app was authored and peer-reviewed by members of a 100-year-old nonprofit.

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Photo by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverallen/">Amir Illusion</a>/Flickr/<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/">Creative Commons</a>

80% of Sunscreens Are Ineffective, According to Questionable New Guide

It's worth knowing what ingredients are in your beauty products.

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Image by <a href="http://www.custommade.com/blog/plastic-ocean/">Custom Made</a>

Infographic: Plastic Pollution In Our Oceans Is on the Rise

Learn the facts about plastic waste, and think twice the next time you reach for that straw.

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