Saving Poppy Seeds
If you've ever considered saving seeds, but have been too afraid to try, start by saving ornamental poppy seeds. Why? Saving poppy seeds is practically labor-free, is incredibly easy, and…
Air tubes run along the metal frame
Brewing Compost Tea
Last week we got up close and personal with compost, or more specifically the microbes in compost. Now that we've determined that our compost is biologically active and suitable for…
Colors pop and flavors explode when combining green beans, eggplant and the garlic/onion/ginger mixture
Recipe: Eggplant Stir-fry with Green Beans and Cashews
It's eggplant time, so it's time to decide which side you're on: love it or hate it. If you're at all squeamish about the texture of eggplant (like yours truly)…
A bacterial-eating nematode
Up Close and Personal with Compost
Nerd Alert: this blog post may cause irrational desire to look at compost under a microscope. Ever since I took Alane Weber's compost immersion workshop last year, I have been…
Aeroponics for the Home: Growing Without the Mess of Soil
By now you've probably heard of aquaponics and hydroponics--growing plants in water instead of soil. This week we have an interesting post from a guest blogger who explores aeroponics (growing…
Re-purpose any container as a planter
ReStore / Repurpose a Garden Planter
We usually leave crafts to Martha Stewart, but this week we were invited to teach a class at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore to show people how to turn just…
First time growing this heirloom squash
Summer Garden Virtual Tour
Our summer garden is growing strong, and since we've posted about new varieties and projects earlier in the season, I thought I'd post an update to share how things are…
Woolly Pockets and shade tolerant plants make up this new garden.
School Garden Wonderland
School playgrounds in urban environments tend to be comprised more of concrete than soccer fields. Still there is always room for green. Kehillat Israel Early Childhood Center in Pacific Palisades,…
Home grown poblanos ready for deliciousness
Recipe: Home Grown Chili Fries (Poblano Pepper Poppers)
We're up to our ears in Poblano Peppers from our second-year pepper plant. The little guy hardly produced last year, but over winter the plant started sprouting new leaves and…
We selected our hens from several stalls like this one.
New Hens in the House
Over the past year, we've lost 2 chickens for various reasons. Our remaining hens grew louder (we assume due to loneliness - they are social animals, after all) so we…