Written by Anika Marino, Content Management Intern As summer approaches, it is becoming more important than ever to maintain some drought-friendly gardening practices. Maintaining gardens that provide food while still being kind to the Earth is especially important in California, where it seems we are in an almost-constant state of Read more…
Written by Sophie Djen, Agriculture and Design Intern These templates were created just for you so it’s easier to know what to plant in your garden! We especially wanted to promote native plants since they are so important to your garden and our ecosystem. Some benefits of planting native plants Read more…
Written by Ania Tureczek, Education and Curriculum Development Intern What is “Love A Tree Day”? This is an environmental holiday that is meant to celebrate and appreciate the many ways that trees contribute to the wellbeing of us and the Earth. This is a great day to learn more about Read more…
Written by Katinka Lennemann, Data Evaluation Intern Although the true origins of the lemon haven’t been determined, many people link them to come from northeast India, where they were lauded for their medicinal properties. Christopher Columbus was said to have brought lemon seeds over to the Americas during the Coloumbian Read more…
Written by Sophie Djen, Agriculture and Design Intern Brussels sprouts are a controversial vegetable because most people really dislike it due to its bitter flavors, but here at EGC we love them and they are making their comeback! These mini cabbages are a great winter vegetable and perfect to add Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator If you’ve ever walked Devil’s Slide Trail in Pacifica (the old US-1 road before the Tom Lantos tunnels were built), you may have noticed a sign dedicated to a very important local. Her name was Ollie Graham Hendricks Mayer. Ollie Mayer was one of Read more…
Written by Sophie Djen, Agriculture and Design Intern I had the pleasure of speaking with Junko Bryant, the Co-Executive Director, from Grassroots Ecology to talk about all things native plants! But first, why are native plants important? Native plants are an important part of our ecosystem as they regulate pollinators, Read more…
Written by Ania Tureczek, Education and Curriculum Development Intern Which room seems like a calmer, happier environment? Indoor plants can be wonderful decorative pieces in a home, and can bring many stress-relieving benefits as well. Here are ways houseplants can help, along with some recommendations for which kinds are best Read more…
Written by Taylor Mogavero, Program Coordinator When I ask people if they compost, I get this answer a lot: I would love to compost, but I live in an apartment and my building doesn’t have a compost bin. I completely understand their predicament. I’ve lived in an apartment all of Read more…
Written by Katinka Lennemann, Data Evaluation Intern It’s Earth Month, so let’s talk about one way you can make your garden more sustainable: through how you water your plants! This article will introduce you to five tips on saving water, starting from easiest to implement, then going to ones that Read more…