Do The Math for Climate Change
Earlier this week I attended Do The Math at UCLA with Bill McKibben and 350.org. For those who aren't familiar with Bill McKibben, he is the author of 14 books…
Compostable cutlery, nearly three years later
Compostable Cutlery – Not!
I've been unknowingly conducting an experiment on compostable cutlery over the last three years. Today I report my findings to you, in hopes that it will dispel some of the…
Frittata fresh from the oven with blobs of goat cheese
Sweet Potato & Kale Frittata with Goat Cheese
As the weather cools down, the urge to turn on the oven increases. This new recipe from Selma Brown Morrow appeared in a recent issue of Vegetarian Times and captures…
Soil builder cover crop
Fall Garden In Progress
Some gardens are shut down for the winter, while others are heading in that direction. In warm-winter climates, however, it's just the beginning of another great growing season. Fall gardens…
Chives in abundance
What to Do with All Those Chives?
I love chives, but let's face it--a little bit goes a long way. If I use more than two or three stems (or scapes) at a time, it's a rarity.…
Making Belgian Waffles
Belgian Waffle Tradition Takes Mar Vista
The latest article from Mar Vista's Bounty Hunter is ready for your perusal. Find out more about the connection between Belgian waffles and fries, and where to find these tasty…
Home Grown Sweet Potatoes
Home Grown Sweet Potato Recipe
The sweet potato is the jewel of fall and winter. This year we grew our own, and now it's time to serve them up in a savory recipe. There are…
Swarm box ready for guests
Installing a Swarm Box
As you may know, bees are responsible for pollinating 1 out of every 4 bites of food we eat, so attracting bees to your garden is a really good idea.…
Ginseng Sweet Potato harvest
Growing Sweet Potatoes
As Autumn sets in, it's time to harvest sweet potatoes. They have spent the last three or four months growing in warm weather, but before frost hits (or as soon…
Bells and Kale--a lovely combination
Field Trip: Natural Bridges Farm
While up in Santa Cruz, we visited an amazing farm near the ocean. The reason why it's so amazing goes beyond its glorious rows of dahlias, kale and salad greens.…