Written by Katinka Lennemann, Data Evaluation Intern Although the true origins of the lemon haven’t been determined, many people link them to come from northeast India, where they were lauded for their medicinal properties. Christopher Columbus was said to have brought lemon seeds over to the Americas during the Coloumbian 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…
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 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…
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…
Written by Zack Batchelder, Operations Intern Creating a home garden has an incredible amount of environmental benefits to go along with personal perks such as fresh fruits and veggies. There are many simple steps to take to create an environmentally conscious home garden that will help you make small but 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 low maintenance on your part, because these plants have been Read more…