How Green Grows My Long Beach

Did you hear that Long Beach was noted by the Trust for Public Land as one of the top ten cities having the most urban gardens per capita. Beat out only by Seattle and Portland, Long Beach came in third. I'm not sure, but I think urban gardens are also known as community gardens, a space were plots of land are designated to gardeners for growing herbs, fruits, vegetables and even flowers. According to a press release by the City of Long Beach there are nine urban gardens in Long Beach. My favorite is the First and Elm Organic Community Garden in the East Village. This little pocket park is an oasis of green on the edge of downtown and the friendly people there are always ready to talk compost and share other organic gardening tips.