Written by Isabel Realyvasquez, Grant Writing & Development Intern We at EGC use sustainable practices to grow the food that sustains us! When it comes to caring for the soil that our fruits and vegetables grow on through organic means, we find that some of the best workers for the Read more…
Priti Patel, Education and Curriculum Development Americans throw over 40% of their food away; but, zero-waste cooking can help millions of families reduce their food waste by making better use of their ingredients and helping them practice more sustainable cooking techniques (Escoffier, 2019). In zero-waste cooking, you use every part Read more…
Gabby Meerwarth, Volunteer Manager In the IPCC’s (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) “Special Report on Climate Change and Land” released in 2019, food waste reduction is characterized as one of the most effective ways to mitigate and adapt to climate change. In California alone, food waste makes up about 18 Read more…
Written by Anastasia Mathews, Nonprofit Management Intern Growing diverse foods is important for our health, resilience to climate change, and ensuring food security for our future. There are around 300,000 edible plant species on Earth, but humans only eat around 200 different species. (Barnett, 2015) Within these species, however, there Read more…
Written By Emma Finklang, Grant Writing & Development Over the past year, home gardening gained popularity as more people spent time around the house (Reuters). However, gardening is more than just a way to pass the time–it has long-term positive benefits for both humans and the environment. Nutrition Even if Read more…
Written by Milena Castillo-Grynberg, Food Systems Educator This has been a pretty rainy month in the garden, but the plants certainly haven’t minded! The beds are blooming in beautiful yellows, pinks, purples, and whites; From snap peas to bok choy, this is sure to be a great year for seed Read more…
Written by Alyla Phomphakdy, Landscape Design Intern We see community gardens springing up more and more around our neighborhoods and in our communities, but when did this phenomenon begin? Why does it matter? A major contributor: The Community Garden Movement of the 1970s in New York City. Keep reading to Read more…
Written by James Moy, Grant Writing and Development Intern What is Cultural Appropriation? Cultural appropriation is the adoption or assimilation of a culture’s characteristics, such as artistic forms, themes, or practices, in a way that does not recognize or respect the initial context or history of the people from which Read more…
Erin Madlangbayan, Education & Curriculum Why native plants? One of the best ways to maintain and manage a beautiful home garden is through planting native plants. Filling your garden with plants that are native to your geographical location is highly low maintenance on your part, because these plants have been Read more…
Written by Priti Patel, Education and Curriculum Development Take a closer look at the fruits and vegetables in your grocery store the next time you visit, and you’ll notice the symmetry and perfection of every apple, orange, cucumber, melon, and more. These perfect fruits and vegetables are selected and sold Read more…