Milpa 101 Series — Class #1: Garden Planning | Free
Schedule
Sat Mar 01 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90012 | Los Angeles, CA
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Learn hands on how to adapt the Mesoamerican intercropping system to an urban setting. This series will focus on the traditional milpa system, specifically the three sisters; maíz, beans, and squash. We will share strategies on how to grow them here in the L.A. region, taking into account our local climate microsystems and in reduced urban environments/small growing spaces. The goal is to preserve the legacy of the milpa system through praxis while diaspora. In this class we will cover the following topics: Seed Varieties; Sourcing Seeds; Timing/Planting by Moon Phases; Identifying Best Sun Exposure; Planting Styles; Irrigation; and Amending Soil. Special guest, Marlene Aguilar of Irekuarhikua. Participants will also receive a garden kit consisting of a resource book, gloves, tools and seeds. The series will conclude with a free cooking experience in the garden in June.
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Where is it happening?
501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90012Event Location & Nearby Stays:
