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With 2,000+ members, a network of 47 community gardens, planting food and practicing resilience for our collective future. 

Founded in 1998, the **Los Angeles Community Garden Council (LACGC)** was established to create safe, green spaces in underserved urban neighborhoods. Over the past two decades, LACGC has transformed vacant lots into thriving community gardens, fostering food security, social connections, and environmental stewardship. Today, LACGC oversees a decentralized **network of 47 community gardens** with more than 2,000 members serving about 6,000 people across Los Angeles County.

In 2024, with a new executive director, LACGC shifted from a "hub-and-spoke" model to a **decentralized, peer-to-peer network**, where gardens function as "living laboratories." Each garden is in many ways an experimental space for testing different approaches to self-governance, food production, and community resilience. This new model allows for greater innovation and flexibility while maintaining a collective framework for learning and resource-sharing across the network.

**Living Laboratories: Gardens as Experimental Hubs**

Each garden operates as a **living laboratory**, experimenting with governance models, sustainability practices, and community-driven solutions. Some gardens prioritize food production, while others focus on becoming resiliency hubs with initiatives like **cool zones** to mitigate heat or water capture systems for sustainability. This decentralized framework empowers gardens to address the unique needs of their communities while contributing to larger, systemic goals like climate resilience and social equity.

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Support the Los Angeles Community Garden Council and look great doing it! Our merchandise helps fund community gardens across LA while giving you the gear to show off your love for gardening. Check out our selection of hats, shirts, and gloves—perfect for garden lovers, volunteers, and supporters of urban green spaces. Every purchase helps us continue our mission of building resilient and sustainable communities.

**🌱 Trucker Hats - $25**
Stay cool and stylish in our LACGC Trucker Hats! Featuring a breathable mesh back and garden-themed logo, these hats are perfect for days spent in the garden or out in the city.

**🌿 Garden Hats - $40**
Get garden-ready with our durable, sun-protecting Garden Hats. Whether you're tending to your plants or enjoying a sunny day, this hat keeps you covered and shows off your support for LACGC!

**🌻 "Get Dirty" T-Shirts - $20**
Show off your gardening spirit with our “Get Dirty” T-Shirts! These soft, comfy shirts are perfect for digging into the soil or relaxing with your community garden friends.

**🧤 LACGC Gardening Gloves - $10**
Protect your hands while you plant, weed, and harvest with our LACGC Gardening Gloves. Lightweight and sturdy, these gloves are a must-have for every gardener!

Every purchase you make helps us support 47 community gardens across Los Angeles, bringing fresh food, sustainability, and community-building to neighborhoods in need.
**Thank you for your support!** 🌱

LACGC Merch: Show Your Garden Pride!