Urban Milpa – Garden Planning | Free with RSVP
Schedule
Sat Mar 14 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90012 | Los Angeles, CA
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Have you ever dreamed about planting a milpa but don’t know where to start? Join us in this class as we guide you through the process of planning your very own urban milpa. Whether you are planting in garden beds, in the ground, or in containers, we will share tips on how to prepare and set realistic goals. In this class we will cover topics such as how the cardinal directions influence layout, soil testing and health, and how Southern California’s climate influences our growing season and planting by moon phases. We will also share some indigenous milpa designs to inspire our understanding of sustainable agricultural practices. Special guest, Marlene Aguilar of Irekuarhikua.URBAN MILPA SERIES
LA Plaza presents the Urban Milpa Series—a hands-on program inspired by the life cycle of the Three Sisters: corn, beans, and squash. Participants will deepen their understanding of urban gardening while fostering a balanced and productive ecosystem. Led by Marlene Aguilar of Irekuarhikua, the series runs monthly on Saturdays or Sundays from 1 pm to 3 pm through October. Participants may register for free for the full series or join individual sessions.
Marlene Aguilar
Marlene Aguilar is Xicana and of P’urhepecha descent, born and raised in Tongva territory (in what is now known as East Los Angeles, CA) with roots in the inter-mountain valley region of Michoacán, Mexico. As a community-based cocinera, she draws inspiration from her campesin@ family but has also been shaped by her work in different food equity programs, specifically CSAs (community supported agriculture). She is founder of the food project, IREKUARHIKUA, which aims to offer seasonally inspired affordable plant-based meals while highlighting the resilience of indigenous foods. Her project is currently offering a meal prep service like comida corrida from fondas or cocinas económicas found throughout Mexico.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Sunday, April 19
Saturday, June 13
Saturday, July 11
Sunday, August 9
Sunday, October 4
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