Tag archive for ‘Green Living’
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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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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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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: 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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Curious about going solar? Take this home tour
The Bakersfield Solar Tour offers a chance to talk to homeowners about the cost, size, benefits, and decision making process behind their solar power systems.
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Introducing the Green Living section
Welcome to the Green Living section of Bakersfield Express. This section will address ways in which we as a community can live more sustainable, less wasteful lifestyles and reduce our carbon footprint on the earth. Here we will post advice on green living, such as recycling, organic gardening, alternative energy and green business practices. We will profile local individuals, organizations and businesses that are putting green practices into place. We will also offer commentary on how Bakersfield can step forward to a greener lifestyle.
