Although starting a community garden isn’t an easy task, it is certainly the most rewarding. Spearhead an initiative to get your neighbors involved in turning an ugly, empty lot into something beautiful. Cost: Varies Contact Info: http://celosangeles.ucdavis.edu/Common_Ground_Garden_Program/Grow_LA_Victory_Garden_Initiative/, http://celosangeles.ucdavis.edu/files/97080.pdf Categories: Home & Garden, Kids —D.D. (Ann Summa / Los Angeles Times)