Recent Posts in ‘Green Living’ 
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In Season Now: Snap peas, asparagus and artichokes
Early spring vegetables are here! Look for sugar snap peas, asparagus and artichokes in produce aisles and at the Farmers’ Market. Also, columnist Michelle Beck offers more gluten-free finds, such as flour blends, donuts, waffles and bread crumbs.
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In Season Now: Napa cabbage, grow your own veggies
Seasonal eating columnist Michelle Beck shares recipes for preparing Napa cabbage, as well as ideas for growing your own vegetables at home and a way to zest up your muffins.
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Kern River Valley Festival is green in life and spirit
Communities throughout the Kern River Valley partner up for the four-day 2010 Living Green Kern River Valley Festival March 17-21. Events include films, expos, workshops, native plant sales, a town hall meeting on water issues and a green fashion show.
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In Season Now: Time to plant those tomatoes
Beat Bakersfield’s heat by planting your tomatoes now, writes columnist Michelle Beck. Read her tips and tricks for successful tomato growing.
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In Season Now: Asian greens
Bok choy, mei qing choy and other Asian greens are delicious sauteed or added to salads. Look for an abundant choice at the Farmer’s Market. Here are some recipe ideas from columnist Michelle Beck.
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Public invited to free Energy and Clean Air Expo
Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce hosts the fifth annual expo, which includes a trade show, test drives of hybrid vehicles, free e-waste recycling, green business awards, and keynote speeches on air pollution and greenhouse gas reduction.
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In Season Now: Celery root, rutabagas and sunchokes
Eat your roots! But you don’t have to stick to potatoes and carrots, or even turnips and parsnips. How about trying a celery root, rutabaga or sunchoke? Here are some fresh ideas from columnist Michelle Beck.
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In Season Now: Bare root fruits, nuts, berries and grapes
Columnist Michelle Beck explains how now is the time to plant dormant varieties of vines and trees to expand your backyard fruit and nut offerings. Also, a lesson in bananas and a challenge to eat more greens.
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In Season Now: Citrus, citrus, citrus!
Oranges, lemons, grapefruit, pummelos, tangerines, tangelos — the list goes on and on. Here’s what to do with all the great citrus in season now.
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In Season Now: Fennel, turnips and new year’s resolutions
Columnist Michelle Beck makes a pitch for the under-appreciated vegetables available at the farmers’ market now. Also, tips for keeping those healthy eating resolutions.
