Tag archive for ‘organic’
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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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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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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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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: 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.
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Cafe closure leaves vegan void
Elaine’s Cafe becomes the second downtown lunch spot to close this month as owner Tracy Thompson makes the difficult decision to end the nearly two-year run of Bakersfield’s only vegan restaurant.
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The Green Gift Guide
Let the Bakersfield Express Green Gift Guide help you find local, eco-friendly gifts to give this holiday season.
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In Season Now: What to do with all those apples
The many varieties of apples in season now can be eaten fresh or made into applesauce, jam, or baked goods such as pies and bars. Or try this recipe for apple-blue cheese-walnut salad.
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Apples and wine tasting, all in a day trip to Tehachapi
Just 40 miles from Bakersfield, our neighbor to the southeast calls itself the “Land of Four Seasons” and one of the best seasons to visit is autumn.
