Recent Posts in ‘Green Living’ 
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In Season Now: Lavender, limes and okra
Lavender is not only a fragrant, drought-resistant addition to the garden, the blooms can also be used in a variety of recipes. Columnist Michelle Beck shares some of her favorite uses for lavender, as well as limes and okra.
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In Season Now: Figs, eggplants and peppers
For an assortment of eggplant and fig varieties, beyond the one or two you might find in the grocery store, try the farmers’ market or even your neighbor’s yard! Columnist Michelle Beck offers some unique recipes for this seasonal produce. And, if you’re heading to the Coast, try some of her favorite spots for sustainably-grown foods.
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In Season Now: Peaches, melons, corn and plums
If anyone remembers going out to Bussell’s Ranch, then peaches must top your list. Columnist Michelle Beck found the recipe online for Bussell’s peach cobbler – just in time for peak peach season right now. Also try her recipe finds for melons, corn and plums. ‘Tis the season for fresh eating!
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In Season Now: Juicy tomatoes and tree-ripened apricots
Tomatoes and apricots are such quintessential summer foods, they deserve their own column, writes Michelle Beck. Here are a ton of great recipe ideas for both abundant harvests this summer.
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In Season Now: Cucumbers, green beans, popsicles
Cucumbers are great for salads and dressings – but did you know they’re drinkable as well? Here are some ideas for cucumber limeade and fruit water, perfect for a hot summer day. Plus, columnist Michelle Beck offers new takes on green beans and homemade popsicles.
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In Season Now: Summer squash, loquats and mulberries
Our fresh produce expert, Michelle Beck, gives us tips on what to do with all that summer squash coming into season now. Plus, ideas for actually eating ornamental fruits such as loquats and mulberries. Time to raid your neighbors’ yards!
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Inner city LA farmers put down organic roots in Buttonwillow
Four years after being evicted from their 14-acre community garden in South Central Los Angeles, these city farmers-turned-nonprofit cooperative have opened a new, 85-acre farm in Buttonwillow – and added Kern County to its mission to serve communities with affordable, accessible, organic, pesticide-free produce.
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In Season Now: Refreshing summertime beverages
The heat has arrived! Time to relax with cool, refreshing beverages. Here are some ideas for healthy drinks that go light on the sugar and caffeine, such as herbal iced tea and flavored mineral water.
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In Season Now: Apriums and Memorial Day barbecue ideas
With Memorial Day weekend ahead, it’s time to think about firing up that barbecue. Here are some ideas for healthy grilling, salads, and fruity desserts. Also, if you’re not into early apricot varieties, try apriums – a cross between apricots and plums – which are in season now.
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In Season Now: Cherries and berries
Columnist Michelle Beck delights us with sweet and savory recipes for all those juicy little fruits that are in season now. Early cherries are now available, as well as boysenberries, blackberries, olallieberries and marionberries. It’s a very berry time of year!
