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HomeGrown Culver City

CULVER CITY CELEBRATES FIRST ANNUAL GATHERING FOR THE HOME FARMING MOVEMENT TO BENEFIT LOCAL NON-PROFIT, BEYOND SHELTER

 

Culver City, CA – On Saturday, October 23, Culver City residents will get to know their food sources from seed to plate. The first annual HomeGrown Culver City is an event that celebrates backyard edible gardening, sustainable gardening, and an ecological lifestyle. This entirely free event will take place at Media Park, Culver City and seeks to unite people and organizations dedicated to teaching and fostering organic gardening in an effort to strengthen the local community of urban farmers. People of all skill levels who are interested in the organic gardening movement will find an array of hands-on workshops dedicated to various disciplines of backyard farming. Growing locally is the future.

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This family-friendly celebration brings together a host of edible garden designers and specialists in the fields of composting, vermiculture, master gardeners, permaculture, bee keeping, backyard chickens and urban animal husbandry for a series of educational sessions and exhibits. Confirmed presenters include beekeeping expert Kirk Anderson from the Backwards Beekeepers, the Los Angeles Urban Chicken Enthusiasts group, and Erik Knutzen (co-author of The Urban Homestead: Your Guide to Self-sufficient Living in the Heart of the City). Several independent specialty vendors will also be on-site to serve delicious foods made with natural and local ingredients.

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Participants will also include organic soil and fertilizer companies, edible plant growers, and seed companies, who will offer attendees a chance to try their newfound skills and interests at home. Other guests will celebrate locally grown ingredients by purchasing farm-fresh produce from local growers and enjoying tasty dishes from Los Angeles chefs. Scheduled workshops and demonstrations will take place throughout the day. Local musicians will provide live entertainment and kids will enjoy a performance by a local children's theater (among other fun activities).

 

HomeGrown Culver City is 100% volunteer organized and all proceeds will benefit the outstanding work of Beyond Shelter, a nonprofit organization helping homeless families with children move into permanent housing and then providing services to help them rebuild their lives. HomeGrown Culver City is a free event, but attendees are encouraged to bring canned and/or packaged healthy food, as well as new children's winter clothing items:  jackets, sweatshirts or pajamas

 

HomeGrown Culver City An Edible Garden & Food Gathering will happen on Saturday, October 23rd from 9am to 5pm at Media Park (9070 Venice Blvd) in Culver City.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: press@homegrownculvercity.com

(213) 290-3220

www.homegrownculvercity.com  http://www.beyondshelter.org

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