Aeryn picks her first harvest which includes zucchini, swiss chard, yellow squash and cucumbers on October 14, 2010. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA

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Aeryn picks her first harvest which includes zucchini, swiss chard, yellow squash and cucumbers on October 14, 2010. The Venice Community Garden broke ground in April, 2010. Soil tests revealed high levels of arsenic and lead because of previous uses which included a railroad line going through the lot. Steps were taken which included adding protective layers and adding new soil. Planting began in August and the first harvest was in October, 2010. Venice, California, USA

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