As we celebrate National Organic Farming Month, we ask: is organic farming synonymous with sustainability? While the research on organic farming shows “on a per area basis organic farming, generally, has lower environmental impacts,” it does typically have lower yield than conventional farming. That said, there are many practices that Read more…
There are so many fruits and vegetables in season right now that are perfect for harvesting to make your own garden produce charcuterie board right at home! If your garden is like ours, it is probably teaming with berries, figs, peaches, tomatoes, and summer squash. All perfect to create a Read more…
This September, in honor of National Organic Harvest Month, many food retailers, co-ops, and communities are celebrating the benefits of organic foods by hosting many special events. Of course, this is also the time where general community members can also join in on the festivities! One of the first things Read more…
Let’s be honest — maintaining a garden can be hard work! You spend hours planting, watering, pruning, and weeding, often in a game of never ending trial and error. You have to time your planting in accordance with the changing seasons, and adapt what you plant to the conditions of Read more…
In the Bay Area, the statistics regarding food insecurity are startling. They state that “more than 1 of every 10 people in the Bay Area today are hungry,” “about 870,000 people in the Bay Area are food-insecure,” and “11.5% of the Bay Area is food insecure” (Duggan, 2018). These statistics Read more…
Food insecurity is defined as the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. In the United States alone, more than 37 million people, including more than 11 million children, live in a food insecure household. As the 2019 novel coronavirus continues to wreak Read more…
The Importance of Native Plants in Your Gardenscape California native plants are abundant and an important part of your gardenscape for a variety of reasons. They serve biological and ecological functions, and can also aesthetically add to a landscape. Non-Invasive Certain species of flowers and plants can easily become invasive Read more…
Introduction Most of us, whether we want to admit it or not, enjoy eating processed and fast foods. Burgers, fries, chips, and the occasional frozen pizza or dinner are oftentimes the kinds of foods we find comfort in, tossing away the kale salad for a satisfying combo of carbs and Read more…
Wondering what “food security” is? Here’s a quick primer, including ways you can help. Hint: support Each Green Corner and other organizations addressing this issue! The Definition Food Se·cu·ri·ty (noun) The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Oxford Languages But what in practice Read more…
Peaches for Dessert! If you’ve been harvesting an abundance of peaches from your garden this summer, you may be in need of creative ways to use these delicious, antioxidant-packed, and fiber rich stone fruits. Peaches are certainly great on their own, but when it comes to cooking and baking, they’re Read more…