Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 6:54PM ;)
The basic concept of a cold frame structure has been used in agriculture for centuries. Whatever the design and specific application, the function is the same : to allow the grower to create a microclimate around plants, and control the temperature, amount of sunlight, moisture, and wind exposure.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 12:52PM ;)
So you’re finally on board with buying local. You’ve read enough to know that produce trucked in from far flung corners of the globe is loaded with artificial preservatives, and churns out an unfortunate swath of black smoke on its way here. And while exotic produce may make cash registers ring in other currencies, it does little to help our local economy. You’re pretty sure that meat and dairy products laden with estrogen and antibiotics aren’t a good choice for your family, and you’re unimpressed with the bland tasting produce at the grocery store ; those genetically modified hybrid varieties that would earn a nod of approval from Dr. Frankenstein himself - produce grown on corporate farms using an arsenal of chemical fertilizers and pesticides in order to sell ‘ideal’ looking fruits and vegetables, whatever the season.
Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 8:22PM 
Kale and Swiss Chard have become popular, even trendy cool season leafy greens. Blue Curled Scotch Kale and Rainbow Chard were our biggest heirloom seedling sellers at the Atherton Market this fall, and I always see fresh bunches both peering out of shopping bags leaving the market. Their popularity is well deserved as these greens are loaded with nutrients and health benefits that can fill up pages in a medical journal.
But have you burned out your favorite kale and chard recipes like an overplayed song? Try these fresh takes on preparing two of today’s hottest super foods.
Friday, December 2, 2011 at 9:17PM 
There’s something immediately refreshing about the COOP the second I walk up onto the concrete slab. Maybe it’s because right away I can tell this place isn’t the quest for aesthetic perfection that most of my garden design projects are.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 5:08PM 
Whether the gardener on your list is just learning the difference between a shovel and a spade, or an expert well versed in the subtle differences in regional bat guano, all of these gifts are sure to delight and inspire this holiday season.
