Monthly Archives: May 2014

Wordless Wednesday: Spring Garden Abundance

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Christy

Today in the garden…

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Harvesting Bora King Radishes

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Christy

Awhile ago, we reported that we were planting a new radish in the garden for spring: Bora King. It’s a winter radish that claims to be purple on the inside as well as the outside. We were so excited to … Continue reading →

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Spring Foraging

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Christy

Today’s guest post comes from Erika Woodhouse (Great name!…any Emma fans out there?) She’s a blogger and gardener who is slowly trying to turn both her thumbs green. She won’t stop until her beets win a blue ribbon at the … Continue reading →

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March Against Monsanto 2014

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Christy

Recently Vermont became the first state to pass a GMO labeling law. That means that genetically engineered ingredients must be labeled as such on packaged foods sold in Vermont beginning July 1, 2016. It’s a landmark victory against Monsanto and … Continue reading →

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Loquat Season

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Christy

Loquat. That word raises the brow of many non-gardeners everywhere, and even some gardeners. Aside from sounding like a short kumquat, loquats are unusual fruits because you don’t often them at farmers’ markets, and never see them in grocery stores. … Continue reading →

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Rooftop Garden in L.A.

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Christy

A lot of people don’t have space to garden, and in many places the rooftop is the only option. If you live where it snows, the local architecture is built to support the weight of snow, so a hundred pounds … Continue reading →

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