Written by Sophie Djen, Agriculture and Design Intern Brussels sprouts are a controversial vegetable because most people really dislike it due to its bitter flavors, but here at EGC we love them and they are making their comeback! These mini cabbages are a great winter vegetable and perfect to add 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 Sarah Hasham, Data Evaluations Intern Fennel is a versatile and flavorful herb that has been used in cuisine and medicine for centuries. The word fennel traces its roots to the Latin word feniculum, meaning “hay” – thought to be a description of the seed’s aroma. [1] It has Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator When I ask people if they compost, I get this answer a lot: I would love to compost, but I live in an apartment and my building doesn’t have a compost bin. I completely understand their predicament. I’ve lived in an apartment all of Read more…
Written by Katinka Lennemann, Data Evaluation Intern It’s Earth Month, so let’s talk about one way you can make your garden more sustainable: through how you water your plants! This article will introduce you to five tips on saving water, starting from easiest to implement, then going to ones that Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator Want to give some love to our planet (and yourself) this April? Help are some ways you can! 1. Volunteer with Each Green Corner! See our upcoming events on our calendar. 2. Start your own garden – in your yard, on your balcony, or on Read more…
Written by Sara Noelani Olsen, Grant Writing & Development Intern As a self-proclaimed salad connoisseur, I am constantly looking for a quality green. From arugula to spinach, if it’s leafy (and capable of growing in my backyard), I’ve grown it in my garden and tossed it in a salad. From Read more…
By Zoee Tanner, Education and Curriculum Development While the Bay Area has always had a need for bettering food security, the problem of addressing lack of accessibility to fresh, nutritious, and culturally diverse food has only amplified with the pandemic. During COVID-19 demand for food assistance in the Bay Area, 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…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator The seedling starter program is so important for the gardens at Each Green Corner! We interviewed Cindy, the Seedling Starter Program Lead Volunteer, to tell you what it is and why it’s so important. Q: What is the seedling starter program? A: The seedling Read more…