Category Archives: What’s Growin’ On

Up Close and Personal with Compost

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Christy

Nerd Alert: this blog post may cause irrational desire to look at compost under a microscope. Ever since I took Alane Weber’s compost immersion workshop last year, I have been trying out the techniques I learned to make better compost. … Continue reading →

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Aeroponics for the Home: Growing Without the Mess of Soil

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Christy

By now you’ve probably heard of aquaponics and hydroponics–growing plants in water instead of soil. This week we have an interesting post from a guest blogger who explores aeroponics (growing plants in air and water). Our guest Linda Bailey is … Continue reading →

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ReStore / Repurpose a Garden Planter

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Christy

We usually leave crafts to Martha Stewart, but this week we were invited to teach a class at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore to show people how to turn just about anything into a garden planter. It’s simple, just think … Continue reading →

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Summer Garden Virtual Tour

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Christy

Our summer garden is growing strong, and since we’ve posted about new varieties and projects earlier in the season, I thought I’d post an update to share how things are going. We’ve seen successes and failures this year, but that … Continue reading →

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School Garden Wonderland

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Christy

School playgrounds in urban environments tend to be comprised more of concrete than soccer fields. Still there is always room for green. Kehillat Israel Early Childhood Center in Pacific Palisades, CA wanted to create more garden space for their kids … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Home Grown Chili Fries (Poblano Pepper Poppers)

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Christy

We’re up to our ears in Poblano Peppers from our second-year pepper plant. The little guy hardly produced last year, but over winter the plant started sprouting new leaves and by spring it had doubled in size and was full … Continue reading →

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New Hens in the House

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Christy

Over the past year, we’ve lost 2 chickens for various reasons. Our remaining hens grew louder (we assume due to loneliness – they are social animals, after all) so we decided to bring in more chickens to enliven the party. … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: Butterfly Pavilion

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Christy

The Natural History Museum’s Butterfly Pavilion is more than a place to see butterflies, it’s a place to learn what to grow so you can attract them to your garden. I spent some time there last week taking in the … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Overload? Spicy Zucchini Soup to the Rescue

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Christy

You know the drill: you go away for a weekend and come back to baseball-bat sized zucchini. After you’ve given away as many as you can and your neighbors have stopped talking to you, there’s only one thing you can … Continue reading →

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Tiny But Mighty Venice Garden Makeover

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Christy

Those who are familiar with Venice Beach, CA know that it’s a great place to live, but the lots are tiny. Finding a place to garden is challenging and finding adequate sunlight can be even more of a challenge. Last … Continue reading →

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