Lawndale Library in Lawndale, CA

• Date: Jul 24 2012 Time: 23:18
• Description:
  A 1,300 sq. ft., unused lawn area, using about 60,000 gallons of water per year, was converted into a beautiful (edible) native and veggie/fruit garden. The impetus came from the Teen Friends of the Library wanting a veggie/fruit garden, and Senior Librarian Melissa McCollum participating in a Surfrider Garden Assistance Party (GAP)> Melissa secured some funding from Best Buy, and Surfrider connected Melissa with West Basin Municipal Water District to secure the rest. The OFG was largely built through 3 Hands-On Workshops (Site Evaluation, Planting & Irrigation, Maintenance) led by G3/The Green Gardens Group (www.greengardensgroup.com) and GAP led by Surfrider. G3 offered some reduced prices and some professionals donated their time.