Tag archive for ‘gardening’
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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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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: 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!
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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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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: 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.
