Arts and Roots Garden
Arts and Roots garden began 12 years ago with a vision of creating an urban food forest in North Inglewood. It has evolved over the years to include an outdoor art studio/classroom and a martial arts training area. Various terraces form the hillside space provide a peaceful surroundings perched above the quiet neighborhood. The garden is home to many fruit trees, medicinal healing herbs, and California native plants as well as a habitat for a Mojave Desert Tortoise and free-range hens. It also hosts a variety of local wildlife, such as lizards and Humming birds and is a certified Monarch Waystation and Wildlife Habitat. Arts and Roots Garden seeks to honor the five elements by incorporating a firepit, and water fountain to complement the existing elements of wood, metal, and earth....
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About the Host
Nancy & Paul Terry
Coming from a background in education, co-creators Paul and Nancy designed the garden layout to facilitate outdoor learning and play environments for their two children. Arts and Roots Garden has organically grown into a nature rich learning space for not only their children but for many children in the community. They host various events that include climate change meetings, social justice gatherings and craft nights. Paul and Nancy have been studying and practicing permaculture, organic gardening and natural landscaping for many years. Paul has a degree in Ethnomusicology and is a certified Tai Chi instructor. Nancy has a Maters degree in Education with an emphasis in bilingual education and art. Arts and Roots Garden is the product of a shared dream bonded with family love.