Written by Alyla Phomphakdy, Landscape Design Intern As we are approaching the middle of Spring, take advantage of cooking with seasonal fruits and vegetables at your local community garden or store. At Each Green Corner, two spring harvested fruits and vegetables we like to grow from time to time are Read more…
Written by Miriam Heath Katz, Education and Curriculum Intern When talking about urban agriculture, people might think of raising backyard chickens, raised growing beds, or even indoor vertical farms. The beauty is that it can look different from person to person. Urban agriculture is about taking pieces of traditional farming Read more…
Written by Trista Barrantes, Education & Curriculum Intern There are unique cuisines in every single country with foods seemingly inextricably tied to certain places. But history is rarely linear and some food recipes can hail from very unexpected places. The dish sauerkraut has surprising origins in China, a place rather Read more…
Written by Maddy Hatch, Education & Curriculum Development Intern What are beets? Beetroots or beets are a common root vegetable packed with nutrients. Beets are often distinguished by their red/purple hue, though they also come in pink, yellow, and white varieties. Beets prefer cool temperatures and usually thrive when planted Read more…
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 benefits!), and which plants should never meet – or at 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 to consider the microclimate of your garden. Microclimates are specific Read more…
Written by Priti Patel, Education and Curriculum Development Take a closer look at the fruits and vegetables in your grocery store the next time you visit, and you’ll notice the symmetry and perfection of every apple, orange, cucumber, melon, and more. These perfect fruits and vegetables are selected and sold Read more…
By Chisa Nagai, Grant Writing and Development intern With the pandemic, flu season, and common cold that thrives during the winter season, it’s important to be aware of the produce you consume in order to maximize the health benefits of your diet. Some examples of the key micronutrients that boost Read more…