By Nicole Shimizu, Communications and Outreach Coordinator There are so many benefits to gardening. There are physical benefits such as prevention and control of high blood pressure. There are mental benefits such as stress reduction. There are individual benefits such as the satisfaction of growing a plant from sprout to Read more…
By Alexa Kristensen, Grant Writing and Development Intern Gardening zones provide easy rules to follow in a new garden. The USDA separates the United States into 13 zones, measuring plant viability with temperature indexes. Zone 1 includes cold, northern states while zone 13 includes the hot, southernmost states. Further divided Read more…
Written By Weiqi Mei, Education and Curriculum Intern Searching for a simple, delicious recipe for your next family dinner? With this collection of Asian cuisine recipes provided by Each Green Corner, you can find a variety of popular options to choose from – including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and even Indian Read more…
By Caroline Kushel, Communications and Outreach Intern Each Green Corner is proud to announce our upcoming partnership with the Young Men’s Service League! The Young Men’s Service League, or YMSL, is a mother-son service organization dedicated to serving local communities through philanthropic volunteering. At YMSL, high school aged boys and Read more…
Written By Hannah Austin, Outreach and Communications Intern This year, Christmas looks a little different for everyone. At Each Green Corner, we wanted to share a variety of recipes to help make the holidays feel a little more special. Below, you will find classic Christmas recipes, yummy vegetable dishes, and Read more…
Written by: Kelly Chen, Education & Curriculum Development Intern For gardening enthusiasts living in apartments or homes without a backyard, vertical hydroponic gardening may be the perfect solution for you! Hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil so that the roots are always exposed to water and nutrients. Read more…
Written by Nicole Shimizu, Communications and Outreach Coordinator A consequence of the increasing number of people living in urban areas has been a decrease in experiences with nature. The US alone reported that 80.8% of its population was concentrated in urban areas in 2010 (World Health Organization). This is troubling Read more…
Written by Caroline Kushel, Communications and Outreach Intern This week, Each Green Corner would like to highlight Webb Ranch! Webb Ranch, a California Certified Organic Farm, throughout this fall, has donated 21 yards of their organic compost to help fertilize soil at various Each Green Corner gardens. Compost is an Read more…
Written by Nicole Shimizu, Communications and Outreach Intern According to several studies on the impacts of gardening and exposure to nature on elderly and aging populations, gardening has several positive effects on this population’s mental and physical health. These effects include the slowing down of the deterioration of an individual’s Read more…
Written by Nathalia Frenhani Burini, Horticulture & Landscape Design Intern The diet of the elderly person generally follows the same principles of healthy diet recommended for all adults. However, it is important to redouble the care regarding the choice, preparation and combination of foods, in order to guarantee their adequacy Read more…