
NEWS + EVENTS
NEXT MEETING
IN-PERSON MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Visitor’s Center Auditorium
4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Monday, Jan 12, 2026
9:15 A.M. - 12:45 P.M.
The Urban Homestead
the Dervaes Family
The Urban Homestead is a pioneering family-run regenerative farm located in the heart of Pasadena. Started in 1985 by Jules Dervaes and now stewarded by his children, the Dervaes family transformed their 1/10-acre city lot into one of the first modern urban homesteads, producing an astonishing amount of organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers each year.
Dedicated to self-sufficiency, sustainability, and community education, The Urban Homestead offers a CSA program, hands-on workshops, school garden partnerships, and public outreach that inspire thousands to grow their own food and live simply.
Featured in numerous documentaries, books, media outlets, and their own podcast, the Dervaes family continues to lead by example, cultivating not only the land but a resilient, earth-connected way of life.
The Dervaes family will be giving a PowerPoint presentation to help illustrate their exemplary lifestyle for our members.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
Los Angeles Garden Club
COVID-19 Protocols for Meetings
We highly recommend that all members and guests
be vaccinated with the latest booster for COVID-19.
Wearing a mask inside the auditorium is optional.
Anyone not feeling well on the day of the meeting,
please stay home.
The LAGC Board
LAGC EVENTS
2026
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Apr/May: LAGC Bus Trip (details pending)
2025
- 12-08-25: LAGC Holiday Luncheon
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10-25-25: LAGC Plant Sale at 10th Annual P-22 Day Festival, Los Angeles, CA
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10-20-25: LAGC Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Membership Meeting, Los Angeles, CA
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