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Field Trip: Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Christy

It’s harvest time, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the recent Harvest Moon than to feature one of the best farmers’ markets in California. A visit to Santa Cruz led to the discovery of this beautiful … Continue reading →

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Two-Book Review: Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardening & Baker Creek Vegan Cookbook

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Christy

With fall coming on, it’s time to crack open a new gardening book or two. I recently finished reading these new additions to my library and wanted to share my findings: First, William Moss’ Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardening, which … Continue reading →

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Chicken Forage Mix: The Feeding

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Christy

Awhile back, we started planting a special blend of legumes, grasses and greens from Peaceful Valley Farm for our hens to forage, and we wrote about it in June. The day of truth came when the mix had grown tall … Continue reading →

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Heirloom Expo 2012 Review

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Christy

Last year when the first Heirloom Expo took place, I was not able to attend but swore that I would next year, come what may. Fast forward to year two, and it was looking like I wasn’t going to be … Continue reading →

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Gardenerd TOW Podcast: Heirlooms for Fall

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Christy

In honor of this week’s Heirloom Expo in Santa Rosa, CA, it felt appropriate to share some great heirlooms (and open-pollinated seeds) that you can grow this fall. If you haven’t started seeds already, there’s still time if you live … Continue reading →

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Margo and Dan’s BioIntensive Farm

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Christy

When I spent three days learning the ways of GROW BIOINTENSIVE  (GB) with John Jeavons and his team at Ecology Action in Willits, CA in 2009, two of my instructors were Margo and Dan Royer-Miller. They were completing several years … Continue reading →

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My History Through Plants

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Christy

Plants can take you down memory lane. This week, my dear gardening friend and Master Gardener, Sarah Spitz, shares some of her plants and the memories they spark. Here’s Sarah: For almost thirty years, I have lived in a small, … Continue reading →

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Mar Vista’s Bounty Hunter: Got Tamales?

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Christy

The latest food adventure from Mar Vista’s Bounty Hunter is ready for your perusal. Find out about Masa Tamales, where you can find some of the best savory tamales in town: Tamale Lady: Spotlight on a Mar Vista Farmers Market … Continue reading →

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Little Saplings – Secret Spaces: How to Bring Fantasy into Your Everyday Garden

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Christy

And now something for those with little ones. Ruth Steinberg, founder of Little Saplings.org, is committed to helping kids find a love of
gardening. I had the pleasure of meeting her electronically awhile back, but when we finally met in person, I could see that her enthusiasm for gardening with children was infectious. She
specializes in fostering curiosity and play in the garden, and she’s here today to share her story and some ideas for doing the same …
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Dealing with Apple Scab

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Christy

This week’s guest blogger is David King from the Learning Garden. He’s a great friend and an amazing gardener who does more for the Los Angeles gardening scene than I have space to write. Today he shares his helpful tips
for managing apple scab. Take it away David!


For many of us wanting to grow more food on our own, fruits and nuts from trees comprise a major part …

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