Enjoy this short video all about Each Green Corner! The video covers our programs, our progress, a spotlight on one of our senior garden stewards, and more! Video created by Alexandra Grant-Hudd, Grant Writing and Development Intern
About 41 million tons of food was produced in the U.S. in 2017, but it is estimated that 30-40% of the U.S. food supply is wasted. In 2017, this means that around 12-16 million tons of food was wasted. At the same time, 15 million households had difficulty providing food Read more…
We’ve had a busy summer here at EGC, with lots of new interns joining our ever-growing team! While it is an exciting time, it also means EGC has to be prepared to scale our operations – both internally and externally – to continue executing its mission. In order to do Read more…
Colorful, fresh, and easy to cut! Summer squash is a key ingredient in any summer dish. Summer squashes are only in season during the summer, and can come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Unlike their winter cousins, summer squashes have soft, thin skin with varying degrees of light to Read more…
When we think of ways to get rid of bugs in our gardens, pesticides are usually the first method that comes to mind. However, commercial pesticides introduce a host of environmental and health problems that should be avoided. For example, keep in mind that most gardens actually have more beneficial Read more…
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Scott McMullin is the president of Villages of San Mateo County (VSMC). Villages of San Mateo County is a nonprofit based off of Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood model of neighbors helping neighbors. It offers services and community events for older local residents in San Mateo County ranging from offering rides Read more…
How to Prep Your Garden for a New Season Entering into July, many summer gardens are revealing fruitful outputs. As you begin to harvest and prepare to transition out summer plantings, an essential garden task is remembering to properly prepare your garden for a new growing season. This ensures the Read more…
Sure, gardening is fun, but did you know that it is also great for your health? Learn about 8 Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening in this article from UNC Health.
Interested in learning about home composting? Register below for free virtual trainings in home composting and vermiculture, hosted by one of our major funders and partners, the San Mateo County Office of Sustainability! Home Composting Workshop – ONLINE Join this workshop to learn why and how to build a backyard Read more…