We’ve had a busy summer here at EGC, with lots of new interns joining our ever-growing team! While it is an exciting time, it also means EGC has to be prepared to scale our operations – both internally and externally Read more…
Colorful, fresh, and easy to cut! Summer squash is a key ingredient in any summer dish. Summer squashes are only in season during the summer, and can come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Unlike their winter cousins, summer squashes Read more…
When we think of ways to get rid of bugs in our gardens, pesticides are usually the first method that comes to mind. However, commercial pesticides introduce a host of environmental and health problems that should be avoided. For example, Read more…
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Scott McMullin is the president of Villages of San Mateo County (VSMC). Villages of San Mateo County is a nonprofit based off of Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood model of neighbors helping neighbors. It offers services and community events for older Read more…
How to Prep Your Garden for a New Season Entering into July, many summer gardens are revealing fruitful outputs. As you begin to harvest and prepare to transition out summer plantings, an essential garden task is remembering to properly prepare Read more…
Sure, gardening is fun, but did you know that it is also great for your health? Learn about 8 Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening in this article from UNC Health.
Interested in learning about home composting? Register below for free virtual trainings in home composting and vermiculture, hosted by one of our major funders and partners, the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability! Home Composting Workshop – ONLINE Join this Read more…
Have a hot, sunny, well-drained spot in your garden? If you don’t have it already, consider planting some basil. Delicious and nutritious, basil is also an excellent companion plant to many of your typical summer vegetables. Read on to learn Read more…
As a gardening and food security non-profit, we are often asked: What do you recommend we plant? Without hesitation, I always reply that chard should be in every garden. Whether you’ve never heard of chard or use it every day, Read more…