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Field Trip: Cal Poly Pomona’s Kellogg Ranch

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Christy

It was 5:30 in the morning when I got in the car to drive the hour it would take to get to Cal Poly Pomona. By the time I arrived the sun was just creeping over the mountains, streaking light … Continue reading →

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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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Do You Fuyu? Persimmons are Now in Season

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Christy

The latest post from Mar Vista’s Bounty Hunter is available from Patch.com. Get the lowdown on those funky orange fruits that are all over the markets these days. Find out what they are and what to
do with them:

Do You Fuyu? It’s Time for Persimmons
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Farmers’ Market Nurseries

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Christy

Sure you can buy food at the Farmers’ Market, but did you know you can also buy plants to grow your own food?  Check out some of our local vendors, and find some great ideas for cooking with
home grown herbs:

Buy at the Market to Grow at Home
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Mar Vista’s Bounty Hunter: Almond Joys

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Christy

The latest post of fabulous finds at the Mar Vista Farmers’ Market is ready for your viewing pleasure. Find out the skinny on Fat Uncle Farms blistered almonds:

Going Nuts for Fat Uncle Farms
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