Category Archives: What’s Growin’ On

Watermelon in November

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Christy

Chalk it up to climate change, or just a fluke of nature, but we’re harvesting watermelon in November. Not just any watermelon, Golden Honey watermelon. Our other watermelons grew within the appropriate time frame expected from any hot weather crop, … Continue reading →

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Do The Math for Climate Change

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Christy

Earlier this week I attended Do The Math at UCLA with Bill McKibben and 350.org. For those who aren’t familiar with Bill McKibben, he is the author of 14 books including Eaarth and The End of Nature. He is an … Continue reading →

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Compostable Cutlery – Not!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Christy

I’ve been unknowingly conducting an experiment on compostable cutlery over the last three years. Today I report my findings to you, in hopes that it will dispel some of the myths about biodegradable products. I celebrated a landmark birthday in … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato & Kale Frittata with Goat Cheese

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Christy

As the weather cools down, the urge to turn on the oven increases. This new recipe from Selma Brown Morrow appeared in a recent issue of Vegetarian Times and captures the essence of cold-weather comfort food. It comes together in … Continue reading →

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Fall Garden In Progress

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Christy

Some gardens are shut down for the winter, while others are heading in that direction. In warm-winter climates, however, it’s just the beginning of another great growing season. Fall gardens or cool-weather crops are some of the most satisfying to … Continue reading →

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What to Do with All Those Chives?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Christy

I love chives, but let’s face it–a little bit goes a long way. If I use more than two or three stems (or scapes) at a time, it’s a rarity. So what do we do with this fragrant, romantic herb … Continue reading →

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Belgian Waffle Tradition Takes Mar Vista

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Christy

The latest article from Mar Vista’s Bounty Hunter is ready for your perusal. Find out more about the connection between Belgian waffles and fries, and where to find these tasty treats in L.A. A Little Bit of Belgium in L.A.

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Home Grown Sweet Potato Recipe

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Christy

The sweet potato is the jewel of fall and winter. This year we grew our own, and now it’s time to serve them up in a savory recipe. There are far too many recipes which add sugar or maple syrup … Continue reading →

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Installing a Swarm Box

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Christy

As you may know, bees are responsible for pollinating 1 out of every 4 bites of food we eat, so attracting bees to your garden is a really good idea. One way to do it is to put up a … Continue reading →

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Growing Sweet Potatoes

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Christy

As Autumn sets in, it’s time to harvest sweet potatoes. They have spent the last three or four months growing in warm weather, but before frost hits (or as soon as it does) those sweet potatoes have to come out. … Continue reading →

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