Written by Wendy Silveira, Author and Blogger It’s important to understand how companion planting affects you, the gardener: In essence, it’s knowing which plants benefit from being planted together – so-called friends (for the Big Bang Fans literally friends with Read more…
Chisa Nagai, Grant Writing and Development Choosing what to grow in your home garden can be difficult, since all plants require different growing conditions. One way to determine what kind of plants are most suitable for your home garden is Read more…
Written by Gabby Meerwarth, Volunteer Manager As the effects of climate change become increasingly present in everyday life, and food insecurity deepens, every activity you engage in and chore you perform are opportunities to produce less waste. This is an Read more…
Written by Anthony Otonari, Horticulture and Design If you’re a gardener seeking the next step toward sustainable, economical gardening, then consider saving your seeds. Seed saving is a centuries old tradition whereby farmers and gardeners harvest and save the seeds Read more…
Erin Madlangbayan, Education & Curriculum Why native plants? One of the best ways to maintain and manage a beautiful home garden is through planting native plants. Filling your garden with plants that are native to your geographical location is highly Read more…
Written by Emma Finklang, Grant Writing & Development It can be disappointing to open up your fridge in search of a quick snack, only to find that your berries are moldy or your carrots rubbery. Moreover, food waste has serious Read more…
Written by Emma Finklang, Grant Writing & Development Any gardener who has spent an afternoon pulling weeds knows that soil requires some upkeep. Healthy soil free from weeds and full of nutrients can help nourish your plants year-round. Mulch is Read more…
Written by Clare Carlson, Grant Writing & Development If you are looking for a simple way to repurpose your food waste and live more sustainably, composting is a great start! Compost is made from organic wastes (like kitchen scraps, paper, Read more…
Gabby Meerwarth, Volunteer Manager In the IPCC’s (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) “Special Report on Climate Change and Land” released in 2019, food waste reduction is characterized as one of the most effective ways to mitigate and adapt to climate Read more…
Written by Nicole Shimizu, Communications and Outreach The miles that your food travels to get to your plate on average in the US is about 1,500 miles (CUESA). Food miles refers to the distance a food item travels from producer Read more…