Veterans Garden

Welcome to the Veterans' Garden
Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, this unique 15-acre garden is operated by vets of the VA Hospital as part of the Horticulture Therapy Program. The Vets' Garden is open to the public and offers a beautiful and tranquil escape from the congestion and concrete of the city.

Mission & History
Established in 1986 as a work therapy program, the garden continues to run as a fully self-sufficient business, selling fresh-grown, pesticide-free produce to individual customers and several local restaurants. A wide variety of indoor/outdoor plants, herbs, and floral arrangements are also available, at very reasonable prices. In addition to serving the community, the income from the Vets' Garden provides salaries for participating veterans.

What's Growing On?
Our Cooking in the Garden Classes, Wreath Making, Flower Arranging, and Landscape Design Services are among the many activities the Vets' Garden offers to the public. Please contact our office at 310-268-4062 for dates and other activities.

Weekly Sales
Wednesday only	at Federal Building	9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday - Thursday	at Bldg 500 (Main Hospital)	9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Friday	at Bldg 500 (Main Hospital)	9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Location & Visitors Information
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On the grounds of the VA West Los Angeles, West of Sepulveda, North of Constitution, At the end of Davis Avenue next to Jackie Robinson Stadium.

Programs and Projects
The Vets' Garden enables patients to reduce the need for psychiatric hospitalization while providing vocational training to learn new skills. The philosophy of the program is to provide a healing, positive environment in which to rehabilitate the veterans through actual "hands on" work experience. Horticulture therapy motivates patients to develop new interests and combat depression often associated with disability. Additional Projects: Collaborating with local schools Offering a great hands-on garden setting for developmentally disabled adults Hosting Garden Clubs and Special Events Donating food to America's poor Training college interns in related fields

How You Can Help Support A Growing Trend
You can participate in the success of the Vets' Garden in the following ways: Become a volunteer Provide needed supplies Plant-a-Tree program Sponsor-a-Vet program Buy Plants, vegetables, flower arrangements (for special orders please call 310-268-4062 For more information on how you can help and the ongoing projects of the Vets' Garden, please contact, Merle Fishman, Director - 310/268-4062

Contact the Veterans' Garden
Friends of the Vets' Garden 11301 Wilshire Blvd., Bldg 208116AR Los Angeles, CA 90073		Telephone #: 310-268-4062