By Frances Mora PLANTAIN CHIPS Plantains are very versatile in the way that you cook them, they also make a great snack or side dish. Depending on the plantains that you get it will change texture and taste, so it all depends on what you are looking. If you cook green plantains they tend to…
There’s a lot of information out there on regrowing food from the leftovers you have from your groceries. It makes for a fun experiment, and sometimes you’ll get something viable! I tried it with some green onions and romaine lettuce and it worked! Here’s an article to explain. Happy Gardening!Mary Church
Organic cover crops create happy, healthy soil. Cover crops like red clover, buckwheat, fava beans (in the picture above), daikon radish, ryegrass, hairy vetch, and peas revitalize the soil with natural nitrates, suppress weeds, improve water retention, discourage pests and diseases, reduce soil compaction, and attract beneficial insects to the veggie garden. Dirt is a…
As members of the community, we want to pause and acknowledge the recent fires that have swept through Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected—those who have lost their homes, cherished spaces, and the safety of familiar landscapes. To those who are working tirelessly to fight the flames…
March is a time of transition in Southern California gardens. As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise, plants awaken from their winter dormancy, and gardeners get ready for a busy and productive growing season. Whether you’re tending to a community garden or your own backyard space, preparing your garden now will set…