Category Archives: What’s Growin’ On

Grow Rainbow Carrots

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Christy

You can enjoy a rainbow of colors in your meals if you grow carrots. What? You mean they’re not just orange? Let us explore. They may take awhile to grow, but carrots can be one of the most satisfying crops … Continue reading →

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Family’s New Vegetable Garden

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Christy

A student from my Santa Monica College gardening course hired me to design a vegetable garden – a few raised beds so his family could grow tomatoes, salad greens and more. The family had moved into their house recently and … Continue reading →

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Wider Pastures: New Chicken Run

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Christy

We were lucky. Our chickens never really discovered the garden. They simply stayed within bounds to peck and scratch the day away. Until last week. Their eyes have been opened and all the world is suddenly their oyster. I think … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Northern Spy Kale Salad

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Christy

For winter gardeners, kale is a staple crop that we have the pleasure of harvesting all season long. It grows well in spring in cooler climates, so for those covered in snow, you have that to look forward to. While … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Edible Landscape

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Christy

Last month I received a copy of Emily Tepe’s new book, The Edible Landscape, and since I don’t write reviews without reading the thing cover to cover (and I’m a slow reader), I’m just getting around to it now. The … Continue reading →

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Announcing Gardening For Geeks Book!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Christy

I’ve been chomping at the bit to post this, and now that everything is in place the time has come. drumroll please… That’s right, I’ve written a book and it’s coming out in April. Back in July, 2012, Adams Media … Continue reading →

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Everything’s Better with Cob

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Christy

Cob is a rustic building technique that dates back to pre-historic times. It combines sand, clay and straw, and is held together with water and an abundant supply of elbow grease. These ingredients are identical to adobe, but adobe is … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: A Visit to a Bee Sanctuary

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Christy

We’re new to bee keeping, and while we enthusiastically raced out to buy equipment (bee suits, gloves, brush, hive tool, etc.), we have been lacking courage to open the hive and see what’s going on in there. Until a recent … Continue reading →

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Cats in the Garden: Our New Addition

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Christy

There’s a new member of our garden’s ecosystem, and her name is Mittens. This little black and white cat arrived to our neighborhood in November, and has been courting us ever since. She won us over with her gentle regard … Continue reading →

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Making Citrus Salt

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Christy

This holiday season we gave gifts from the garden, which came primarily from our citrus trees. Sunset Magazine featured an easy home made gift idea that struck a chord: citrus salt. Sprinkle it on salads, meats, and in soups to … Continue reading →

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