Written by Nicole Shimizu, Communications and Outreach Coordinator Part of Each Green Corner’s mission focuses on bringing culturally diverse produce to our local communities. One delicious vegetable you should consider introducing into your backyard garden is gai lan! Gai lan, otherwise known as Chinese broccoli, has two distinct flavor profiles: Read more…
By Hannah Austin, Outreach and Communications Intern History of the Pumpkin Did you know that pumpkins are over 7,500 years old? The first pumpkins are believed to have originated from Mexico, specifically the Oaxacan highlands. But, the first pumpkins have little resemblance to the round orange pumpkins we have today. Read more…
Written by Nicole Shimizu, Communications and Outreach Coordinator The school year is in full swing and many have gotten used to distance learning in the Bay Area. Its time to spice things up a bit by sneaking a bit of gardening into your child’s standard math, science, history, and language Read more…
Written by Logan Hansen, Residential Garden Program Development and Management Intern Initially cultivated over 4000 years ago in India, known to the Italians as mala insana or “crazy apple”, eggplants are a nutrient-dense produce item that is much more than just an emoji. There are varieties of eggplant from all 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…
If you’re looking to make a decadent dessert or simply spruce up your morning oatmeal, you can’t go wrong with blackberries. Native to much of North America, this summer staple will grow with ease in your backyard garden plot, producing baskets of deliciously sweet berries for your family and friends. Read more…
As we approach the end of corn season in September, there is no better time to enjoy this very well-loved grain! Its versatility makes corn very appealing as a cooking ingredient and its nutritional value is also worth the spotlight. Health Benefits Corn is a great source of dietary fiber, Read more…
Have you been looking to add a new nutritious and easy-to-grow veggie to your garden? Consider bok choy! Bok choy is a quick-growing, leafy vegetable often used in Asian cuisine. You might be familiar seeing it paired with mushrooms in oyster sauce at a Chinese restaurant or as a ramen Read more…
Making dumplings at home can be a fun and enjoyable experience for the entire family! Each step can be done individually, making this dish possible to be made by the entire family, with each person contributing to the final dish! One of the most fulfilling methods to make dumplings is 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…