Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator Citrus trees grow so well in the Bay Area and they are a great addition to any yard or garden. A mature citrus tree can produce up to 200 lbs of fruit every year! Citrus is the key ingredient to make this delicious sauce. Read more…
Written by Ania Tureczek, Education and Curriculum Development Intern What is the Herb of the Year? The International Herb Association chooses an herb each year to highlight. Their choice is based on the herb being outstanding in at least two of the following categories: culinary, decorative, or medicinal. Ginger is Read more…
Written by Hunter Kirn, Education and Curriculum Development Intern Learning about native wildflowers couldn’t be more wonderful for May 19th, National Plant Something Day, and May 20th, Flower Day! Here we will look at the importance of native wildflowers specifically to California, as native flowers that work in California may Read more…
Written by Ania Tureczek, Education and Curriculum Development Intern What is “Love A Tree Day”? This is an environmental holiday that is meant to celebrate and appreciate the many ways that trees contribute to the wellbeing of us and the Earth. This is a great day to learn more about Read more…
Written by Katinka Lennemann, Data Evaluation Intern Although the true origins of the lemon haven’t been determined, many people link them to come from northeast India, where they were lauded for their medicinal properties. Christopher Columbus was said to have brought lemon seeds over to the Americas during the Coloumbian Read more…
Written by Sophie Djen, Agriculture and Design Intern Brussels sprouts are a controversial vegetable because most people really dislike it due to its bitter flavors, but here at EGC we love them and they are making their comeback! These mini cabbages are a great winter vegetable and perfect to add Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator If you’ve ever walked Devil’s Slide Trail in Pacifica (the old US-1 road before the Tom Lantos tunnels were built), you may have noticed a sign dedicated to a very important local. Her name was Ollie Graham Hendricks Mayer. Ollie Mayer was one of Read more…
Written by Sarah Hasham, Data Evaluations Intern What is AAPI Heritage Month? Asian Americans and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is celebrated every year in the United States during the month of May. The significance of this month is rooted in the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Read more…
Written by Sophie Djen, Agriculture and Design Intern I had the pleasure of speaking with Junko Bryant, the Co-Executive Director, from Grassroots Ecology to talk about all things native plants! But first, why are native plants important? Native plants are an important part of our ecosystem as they regulate pollinators, Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator You can now find Each Green Corner on the gleaning map created by the National Gleaning Project! Wait — What is gleaning? And why is it important? Gleaning is the practice of collecting unharvested crops and distributing them to food insecure populations. This is Read more…