Photo Courtesy: DBCG

By Claire Lewis

Diamond Bar – The Diamond Bar Community Garden (DBCG) has opened for community members to come and enjoy the benefits of growing their own produce.

“There is nothing quite as satisfying as seeing something you’ve grown with your own hands on your dinner table,” states their website.

While the Grand Opening was earlier this year in May, the community of gardeners is growing. Sponsored by the Diamond Bar United Church of Christ, the DBCG serves the residents of Diamond Bar and the surrounding cities by maintaining a garden that fosters community enrichment, education and economic empowerment.

According to the DBCG, this garden provides a local opportunity for community members of all ages, religious affiliations, cultural backgrounds, community standings, and socioeconomic classes to come together with a common activity of producing locally grown, organic food.

Community members can also look forward to educational classes and lectures, as well as special events like the upcoming work party to develop the Stella Hatzfeld’s memorial lemon tree orchard – to be held July 18, from 9 am to noon.

This beautiful garden will also supply fresh produce for involved residents and organizations that are associated with its philanthropy, as well as benefit low-income families within the community by providing them with fresh, healthy produce.

The goal of the DBCG is to provide a safe and attractive environment for those individuals desiring a place to grow edible produce.  A 4 x 8-foot, raised bed plot is available for just $50 annually.

The DBCG invites you to come and see their garden and enjoy the beautiful and peaceful surroundings, located near the corner of Morning Canyon Road and Diamond Bar Blvd.  You can also visit www.diamondbarcommunitygarden.com, or call (909) 861-4735 for more information.

The Diamond Bar United Church of Christ is located at 2335 Diamond Bar Blvd.  They can be reached at (909) 861-4735.