Plantaholic: Person or Persons who can't get enough of and are addicted to cool plants. I am a transplanted garden designer, plant enthusiast, and author who would like to discuss "hot" plants, "hip" plants, "sexy" plants, "whatever" plants with others who would consider themselves Plantaholics. The group is about discovering new and not so new plants to grow or share the experience of growing. So, if you're a gardener, designer, nursery person, landscape architect, plant enthusiast, or just a p …

About three years ago, I became interested in food. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and eating, so I guess one could say that I’ve always been interested in food. But one day as I was sitting at home, I happened upon a documentary, ‘Food, Inc.’ That’s when I became intrigued by food... or rather, the process behind food... where it comes from, how it’s grown, etc. It didn’t take much time before I decided that the most fulfilling thing I could do for myself would also be the most fulfilling thing I …

The Arroyo Guerrilla Garden meets to tranform neglected urban spaces in Northeast Los Angeles - Pasadena, Eagle Rock, Highland Park and Altadena.

Growing your own fruit, vegetables, herbs and raising poultry is not only a great way of saving money it's part of a healthy lifestyle. We welcome all levels of gardeners from novice to advanced. Our Meetups consist of garden tours, field trips and how-to demonstrations. Co-organizer Mark Rice is founder of Pasadena Learning Gardens and maintains a page of valuable gardening links that you may find helpful.

Long Beach Edible Gardening & Sustainable Living Meetup group is a place where novice and experienced members with interest in growing some of their own food &/or learning about living more sustainably could meet to learn and share meals, resources and experiences, buy in bulk, swap fruit or veggies, cuttings, seeds, support each other, socialize and get together to have fun! You do not have to have a garden to participate, this is about a mindset of living sustainable lifestyle and building a s …

Root Simple is about back to basics, DIY living, encompassing homegrown vegetables, chickens, herbs, hooch, bicycles, cultural alchemy, and common sense. We're always learning, figuring stuff out, taking advantage of the enormous smarts of our friends and our on-line community, and trying to give some of that back in turn. Root Simple is a gathering place for everyone. We'll post our speaking engagements, book signings classes and other happenings of interest to the readers of our blog.

The integration of plants and fish to produce the ultimate food production system that is healthy, local, sustainable and accessible to all. Start a desktop food system in your closet or a mega farm anywhere.

CONSPIRACY RESEARCHERS...VERY HEAVY STUFF,NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART..BUT NOT ALL DOOM AND GLOOM WE WILL BE HAVING A LOT OF FUN DISCUSSING ALL THE TOPICS THAT ARE COVERED IN THE VIDEOS THAT I POSTED AND MORE..AND WE WILL BE HAVING SOME DRINKS AT SOME COOL BARS ..YOU WILL NEED A DRINK AFTER SOME OF THE STUFF THAT WE WILL BE DISCUSSING FOR SURE! BILDERBERG GROUP,COUNCIL ON FORIEGN RELATIONS,BOHEMIAN GROVE,THE TRILATERAL COMMISION,NEW WORLD ORDER,MASONS,MYSTERY SCHOOL RELIGIONS,BABYLON,EGYPTIAN,GRE …

This Meet-Up is designed to share information about honey bee decline and restoration, beekeeping, its impact on agriculture and sustainable gardens.

HoneyLove is a Los Angeles based nonprofit conservation organization with a mission to protect the honeybees and inspire and educate new urban beekeepers.

SPACES, PLACES, LOCATIONS, VENUES bring us experiences, and can enhance them. This group offers a variety of sensual experiences, dabbling at the edges of: ART, SOUND, PERFORMANCE, ARCHITECTURE, GREAT VIEWS, SENSORY EXPERIENCES, INTERESTING SMELLS AND TASTES, LIGHTING, DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES, TEXTURES . . . Come join us. Discover and share special locations and the experiences they offer ! Whether it is a: - location where drawing or photographing is particularly interesting …

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about cob in an urban setting. During these meetings, participants will build a cob oven and cob seating area in the backyard of our hosts' private residence. Oven construction, basic cob mixing and building techniques, niches and sculptural elements will be taught. Theory topics include foundations, roofing, and the logistics of acquiring project materials in the city. Participants will have enough knowledge to take on their own backyard project.

… This group exists to help people through the transition towards a life-affirming, life-enhancing paradigm in a grounded, practical way. Urban/Suburban Ecoliteracy was founded to teach nature-smart skills and facilitate networking for those who are attracted to the principles and nuts-and-bolts practices of intergenerational and intragenerational sustainable economy and culture. This group is for those who have shifted from thinking about greening and sustainability to doing something about it an …

I started this swap when, for the second year in a row my son asks "What are we going to do with all this extra lettuce!!" which then sets me off around town dropping bags of it to friends, babysitters, etc. I thought there's got to be a better way to do this. I was always looking for a way to connect with the community and exchange my extras so I decided to start one before my son beat me to it! I am a mother of two young children that has been working at trying to live more sustainably, and pa …

Wine & Food Travel (WAFT) celebrates local and sustainable artisans, growers and businesses. It's for people who enjoy eating, drinking and traveling. It's also a way to get a cultural culinary experience and take a break from the urban hustle and bustle of city life. We're not really foodies, but rather fresh food lovers. Meet farmers in the field and feel, touch and experience the luxury of simple and healthy living. Enjoy a breathtaking garden tour at your local farms and reconnect with your …

 A cooperative grocery store created and owned by the vibrant community it serves--This is the Arroyo Food Co-op, an alternative grocery store that will serve L.A.'s northeast: Altadena, Pasadena and beyond. A LOCAL RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHALLENGES Combining the regional flavors of a farmer's market, the warmth of an old-fashioned corner store and the convenience of a supermarket. YOU have a voice here, and a place to join together with other, like-minded neighbors to envision, build and sh …