Erin Madlangbayan, Education & Curriculum Why native plants? One of the best ways to maintain and manage a beautiful home garden is through planting native plants. Filling your garden with plants that are native to your geographical location is highly Read more…
Written by Priti Patel, Education and Curriculum Development Take a closer look at the fruits and vegetables in your grocery store the next time you visit, and you’ll notice the symmetry and perfection of every apple, orange, cucumber, melon, and Read more…
Written by Miguel Valdovinos, Education & Curriculum It is springtime and it is time to start planting your favorite fruits, vegetables, and flowers in your garden! It is important to have healthy and nutritious soil for your plants to thrive. Read more…
Written by Milena Castillo-Grynberg, Food Systems Educator This month, the Portola community has made great strides in growing the garden space. At the most recent workday on Saturday, February 17th, an impressive group assembled to dig trenches, lay bender board, Read more…
Written by Noah Evans, Food Systems Educator Volunteers at the February Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula work day transplanted many tomato seedling blocks – over 100 – to larger pots where they will continue to grow in the Read more…
Written by Trelasa Baratta and Trista Barrantes, Education & Curriculum Interns Anyone know where January of 2024 went? It seems to have disappeared. Well, we may be nearly two whole months into the new year already, but it’s not too Read more…
Written by Emma Finklang, Grant Writing & Development It can be disappointing to open up your fridge in search of a quick snack, only to find that your berries are moldy or your carrots rubbery. Moreover, food waste has serious Read more…
Written by Noah Evans, Food Systems Educator The focus of this month’s volunteer work day at Arroyo and Central’s garden was maintenance and preparation. Volunteer students and parents worked together to prepare seedling starter trays for the upcoming growing season Read more…
By Zoee Tanner, Education and Curriculum Development While the Bay Area has always had a need for bettering food security, the problem of addressing lack of accessibility to fresh, nutritious, and culturally diverse food has only amplified with the pandemic. Read more…
Written by Thia Dotson, Communications Intern Every year Valentine’s Day rolls around on February 14th. This is a special day known for showing affection and love and is frequently celebrated with presents, cards, flowers, and other romantic gestures. However, let’s Read more…