Written by Anika Marino, Content Management Intern As summer approaches, it is becoming more important than ever to maintain some drought-friendly gardening practices. Maintaining gardens that provide food while still being kind to the Earth is especially important in California, where it seems we are in an almost-constant state of Read more…
Written by Sophie Djen, Agriculture and Design Intern These templates were created just for you so it’s easier to know what to plant in your garden! We especially wanted to promote native plants since they are so important to your garden and our ecosystem. Some benefits of planting native plants Read more…
Written by Hunter Kirn, Education & Curriculum Intern Kids are fascinated by worms. But what makes worms so amazing? Worms are the superheroes of composting and are important to keeping our garden healthy. Worms help breakdown food waste and turn it into nutritious compost that we can use to give 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 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 Sophie Djen, Agriculture and Design Intern In honor of it being World Landscape Month, the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore should be celebrated for its creativity and thoughtfulness of bringing greenery to life. This national garden is a horticultural, interactive attraction for locals and international visitors. It Read more…