Venice Community Garden

Norma Bonilla talks to LA Conservation Corps which is helping build the planting beds at the Venice garden on April 14, 2010. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA

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Norma Bonilla talks to LA Conservation Corps which is helping build the planting beds at the Venice garden on April 14, 2010. The Venice Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA