when I asked him what advice he has to others as a 100-year-old.

And the federation is able to be a source of information for these types of gardens … Were hoping that the next generation will be able to progress on.for future generations to come.

the audience broke into applause.Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance).we can encourage newer generations to come to the federation for more knowledge.

Patricia Wyatt (president and CEO.known as the father of Southern California gardeners.

As skilled Japanese gardeners become increasingly rare.

ensuring that the future generations understand and appreciate the legacy of the Japanese gardens in Southern California.Photos provided by SpoGomi World Cup 2025Participants in the 2023 SpoGomi World Cup gather trash at Venice Beach.

Trash collection teams will compete for the chance to represent the U.SpoGomi turns the act of picking up trash into a sport.

at the October finals in Japan.Working together towards a common goal of a cleaner environment creates a positive social dynamic and strengthens community bonds