Testimonials
What neighbors are saying....
" One project we undertook with Grow Monrovia was converting over 20,000 sq. ft of our lawn into a biodiverse meadow of native plants. This was all made possible through Rosemary Gavidia’s dedication and hard work. She arranged for various speakers to offer talks and workshops on environmental issues. She advertised and got people from the local community to come for the hands-on workshops where they were taught how to transform lawns into a place where birds and butterflies would thrive. Grow
Monrovia also helped us get donations of mulch, manure, cardboard, and other supplies needed for the project. It took nearly a year of dedicated work to transform
our once thirsty lawn into an ecological restoration site. Through working with Rosemary and Grow Monrovia, I learned to see with new eyes. I now recognize that the birds, butterflies, and bees are not just lovely in themselves, they are essential workers in re-creating our land. Also worms, insects, fungi, and other organisms are the unseen
workers who help to nourish the soil for future generations. I found Rosemary Gavidia to be a dynamic, dedicated, and resourceful person. I am very grateful to her and Grow Monrovia for their vision and dedication to a shared commitment to environmental stewardship."
Sr. Arlene, Maryknoll Sisters
"Grow Monrovia inspired me to remove the grass in my yard and create a garden. They helped me to apply for the lawn replacement rebate and created a design of native plants and fruit trees. They installed the irrigation, mulched, and planted, welcoming my ideas at every step. Then we sat back and watched as more butterflies, birds, and wildlife arrived than had ever visited in the previous 15 years. People from Grow Monrovia still come by to check on the garden and to appreciate the tiny piece of the Earth that they have restored. I am grateful to Grow Monrovia."
Karen J.
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