Written by Alyla Phomphakdy, Landscape Design Intern What Are Vertical Gardens? Vertical gardens are vertically suspended gardens, they can be as fancy as a hydroponic system with complex irrigation systems or it could be as simple as a trellis or a lattice against a wall with grape vines growing on Read more…
Written by Alyla Phomphakdy, Landscape Design Intern We see community gardens springing up more and more around our neighborhoods and in our communities, but when did this phenomenon begin? Why does it matter? A major contributor: The Community Garden Movement of the 1970s in New York City. Keep reading to Read more…
Written by James Moy, Grant Writing and Development Basic History of today’s Earth Day So why do we even celebrate April 22nd of every year? The first Earth Day took place in 1970 and marks what is often considered to be the birth of the modern environmental movement. In 1969 Read more…
Written by Anastasia Mathews, Nonprofit Management Intern What is Regenerative Agriculture? According to the organization Regeneration International: “Regenerative Agriculture is a holistic land management practice that leverages the power of photosynthesis in plants to close the carbon cycle, and build soil health, crop resilience and nutrient density” (2017) In other Read more…
Written by Trelasa Baratta, Education and Curriculum Intern With the high cost of housing in the Bay Area and other urban areas, many low-income residents find themselves struggling to afford housing, let alone a stable and nutritious food source. The recent pandemic further exacerbated these pre-existing issues, and its repercussions Read more…
Written by Isabel Realyvasquez, Grant Writing & Development Intern We at EGC use sustainable practices to grow the food that sustains us! When it comes to caring for the soil that our fruits and vegetables grow on through organic means, we find that some of the best workers for the Read more…