Monthly Archives: December 2011

Gardenerd Blog: Liebster Awards

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Christy

The Gardenerd Blog recently received a Liebster Award from friend and Grow BioIntensive educator, Dan Royer-Miller. What’s a Liebster
award?  It’s basically the equivalent of Follow Friday on Twitter, where you give a plug to your five favorite blogs and bestow them with this logo:

In return I am paying it forward to four other blogs (and one back to Dan) by giving a Liebster Award to the following blogs I love:
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Mar Vista’s Bounty Hunter: Franny Bakes

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Christy

The latest post from the weekly Mar Vista Farmers’ Market wrap up is here. Learn all about Franny Bakes, a brand new vegan and vegetarian
confections booth at the market. You’ll be in heaven whether you eat meat or not.

Franny Bakes Up Sweet Treats at the Farmers’ Market
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After Vacation Harvesting 2011…and meal ideas

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Christy

It’s magical to come home after a vacation to find that the garden has not taken any time off. We get used to looking at our gardens everyday,
so we don’t notice the changes as much as when we take a break and return to find a bumper crop waiting to be harvested.

That’s exactly what happened last month when we took a trip to Europe. We came home to beets, kale, lettuces, Swiss chard and more. In …
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The Trick to Bigger Garlic

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Christy

A question came in to Ask Gardenerd this week:

“Hi, I’ve just harvested my garlic and it’s ok but a little small. Any tips to get it fatter. John, ps Love your site”

Thanks for writing in John, and I’m glad you like the website. Since your email address seems to be in Australia, it makes sense that you would be harvesting garlic right now.

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Pruning Asparagus

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Christy

A question came in to Ask Gardenerd this week:

“Could you please help me understand how to
trim my 4’ tall asparagus patch that was planted in the fall? Does it need to turn completely brown? How low do I trim it?“

Great question, and the answer can be confusing, because there are two schools of thought on the matter. Many gardeners, including those at Peaceful …
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True Red Velvet (beet) Brownies

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Christy

After last week’s Tip of the
Week on beets, it got me thinking about red velvet cake. Where did it come from? How was it made before the introduction of Red #40?  A quick search revealed that prior to the
availability of more alkaline “Dutch processed cocoa”, bakers could count on the reaction between cocoa and acidic ingredients like vinegar or buttermilk to create a red tinge to the
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Gift Giving Ideas from Local Artisans

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Christy

The latest post from Mar Vista’s Bounty Hunter is ready for your perusal. Find some hidden gems in the local artisan scene (with websites
included for those farther away) for great gifts this holiday season:

Gift Ideas from the Mar Vista Farmers’ Market
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Green Living Project – Dec. 8

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Christy

This one’s for Angelinos. If you’re in the mood to watch a few soul-inspiring films and do some eco-conscious holiday shopping, be sure to
check out the Third Annual Los Angeles Film Premiere next Thursday night, December 8th,
from 7-10 p.m.

Green Living Project has partnered with Green Drinks and Green …
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Thanksgiving in Rome – a Farmers’ Market Oasis

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Christy

It might seem odd to go to Europe to celebrate an American holiday, but when your American relatives live there, Thanksgiving must travel.

One of the benefits of traveling to other countries at different times of the year is getting the chance to see foreign vegetables and fruits of the season. We visited Umbria, Italy in May of this
year and found some beautiful offerings there. Our visit to Rome this November
offered even more.

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