Category Archives: What’s Growin’ On

Oh Sweet Goodness: First Honey Harvest

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Christy

We couldn’t stand the suspense any longer. Our bees were filling up frame after frame of their hive with golden nectar and we wanted to share the experience. So we donned our suits and veils and harvested a single frame … Continue reading →

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Millet Update and Spring Colors

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Christy

We planted millet in late February and planted it out last month and already we have an update! While many of the plants were destroyed by curious cats, the remainder have sent up impressive stalks of grain. This being our … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Fava Bean Crostini

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Christy

What do you do with all those fava beans from your winter cover crop? The possibilities are endless, but when you’re in the mood for something sophisticated, try this fava bean crostini for a bright spring delight. It is based … Continue reading →

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Easy Patio Garden

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Christy

One of my Santa Monica College students wanted to put in a starter garden to try out her new found skills on a small scale. She didn’t want to invest in landscaping or permanent raised beds just yet. After a … Continue reading →

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LA Times Garden Chat – Spring Garden Tips

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Christy

For those who missed it, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lisa Boone of the LA Times a couple weeks ago about spring planting. It was a chance to share some helpful gardening tips and answer viewer questions. It … Continue reading →

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Asian Raw Cabbage and Tofu Salad

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Christy

Here’s another chance to cook (or not cook) with fresh ingredients from the garden with this great Raw Cabbage and Tofu Salad recipe. It’s easy to make and uses your cabbage and carrot harvest from the cool-weather season. It happens; … Continue reading →

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It’s Garden Tour Time

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Christy

April and May are remembered most for showers and flowers, but the best part of all that spring activity is the garden tours. Now’s your chance to get out and see what’s growin’ on, to get ideas for your own … Continue reading →

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Mystery Eggs

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Christy

Last week I was cleaning up my community garden plot to ready it for new crops and I came upon several small piles of mystery eggs. I had never seen anything like it before and didn’t know whether they were … Continue reading →

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Fountain Pump for Rainbarrels

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Christy

Our rainy season appears to be coming to a close here in Los Angeles, but before we turn on the irrigation, there’s still a little bit of water in our rain barrels. It’s hard to get every last drop out … Continue reading →

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Preserving Cilantro (and other herbs)

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Christy

Nature plays a mean trick on gardeners here in Southern California. By the time the tomatoes are ripe and the chiles are ready to pick, the salsa garden is missing an important ingredient: cilantro. Our delicate friend has long since … Continue reading →

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