Recent Posts in ‘Green Living’ 
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Stage 5 is upon us! Tour of California comes to Bakersfield Thursday
It’s hard to overemphasize how big the Amgen Tour of California has become in the world of professional cycling. Bakersfield gets an up-close look at the best in cycling at the Stage 5 finish in front of Bakersfield College on Thursday, May 20. View videos from along the route and read the story by Jeff Nachtigal.
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In Season Now: Blueberries
They’re little and blue and burst with delight when you pop them in your mouth. This week Michelle Beck devotes her column to blueberries, which can be used in sweet as well as savory dishes, such as salads and as a sauce on pork or fish. She also offers several gluten-free pancake, muffin and baked dessert recipes for blueberries.
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In Season Now: Dill, salad greens, ginger chips
Dill is for more than just pickles. As the herb comes into season, try it in a variety of dishes such as salads, a pesto on fish or chicken, or in a number of Greek-inspired recipes. Also, columnist Michelle Beck gives tips on expanding your lettuce repertoire, using crystalized ginger, and trying new gluten-free products.
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In Season Now: Sweet, juicy strawberries
Now is the time to enjoy plump, ripe strawberries, and where better to buy them than right from the source? Columnist Michelle Beck shares her favorite fruit stand location, as well as some fabulous recipes.
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Earth Day column: Wild birds and organic lawn care
Our ‘In Season Now’ columnist Michelle Beck takes a stab at organic lawn care and lives to tell. Plus, it’s a case of birds gone wild at her aunt’s home, where rose-ringed parakeets have invaded in a bottlebrush blossom frenzy.
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Garden Fest is ‘Green and Clean’ at Bakersfield College
BC’s horticulture department hosts the day-long Garden Fest on April 24 with gardening workshops, a plant sale, cooking demonstrations, floral design, pet care, outdoor leisure, a hybrid car show, and arts and crafts.
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In Season Now: Avocados, garlic blossoms, blueberry planting
Columnist Michelle Beck highlights the newest finds at local markets: California-grown avocados and mild-tasting garlic blossoms. Also now is the time to plant blueberries and fennel, and here are some ideas for making your own yogurt and cheese at home.
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In Season Now: Beets, squash blossoms, green garlic
Columnist Michelle Beck shares recipes for produce you’ll find now at the Farmers’ Market: beets, squash blossoms, green garlic, and spring onions. Plus, TV shows you don’t want to miss, including “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” and the PBS cooking show by the folks at Cook’s Illustrated, “America’s Test Kitchen.”
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Homegrown tomato business sprouts in Bakersfield
Baby tomato, eggplant and pepper plants fill Louise Kaiser’s home every spring as she raises thousands of starters to sell at the Bakersfield Farmers’ Market. Go inside her homegrown operation with this video and story by Jeff Nachtigal.
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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.
