Apr 28, 2021Valerie Gallardo-Buenrostro
Even though it’s still spring, we are already dreaming about summer lawn games, BBQs, and playing catch with the kids outside. And for many Americans, a nice blanket of green grass in the backyard is just the perfect setting for all these summer memories. If...
Apr 26, 2021Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Starting a new garden comes with such a sense of excitement. It can brighten up the landscape, promote a healthier lifestyle, and become a lifelong hobby! But before you hit your local nursery, you might want to consider the soil contaminants. It’s always a good...
Mar 9, 2021Lizzy Ranheim
If you’re someone who spends equal time cry-laughing through Instagram reels and poring over grocery store labels in search of healthy/environmentally-conscious noms, you may be wondering about the new food word “regenerative.” (For the record – yes,...
Mar 5, 2021Sophie Boisseau
Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s finally time to start planting that garden you have been thinking about all winter! One of the first things you might be thinking of is sprinkling some fertilizer on your seeds and starters to get a bumper...
Feb 23, 2021Sophie Boisseau and Karen Yip
What’s a rain garden? Well, we’re glad you asked! Rain gardens are not very well known but they are becoming more and more popular for their ability to reduce water pollution. The basic premise of a rain garden is that a basin filled with native plants...
Apr 21, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Gardening is very big right now thanks to COVID-19. We’re all stuck in our house, looking for something to do. If you’re looking for a productive garden that is also aesthetically appealing, try growing edible flowers! We love plants that will produce...
Apr 17, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
We’ve got some free time on our hands now that we’re staying at home all the time and going to the grocery store can be really stressful. Plus, many grocery stores have had trouble keeping fresh produce in stock during the pandemic. Why not start growing...
Mar 31, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Fresh fruits and veggies are tasty, add flavor to any meal, and are an important part of a balanced diet. They can also help boost your immune system, which we’re all about right now. But these days we’re trying to limit trips to the grocery store as much...
Mar 24, 2020Because Health
What’s better than having an indoor plant baby? How about one that gives you food? Since we are all spending more time at home these days and making less trips to the grocery store, it’s a perfect time to try your hand at some indoor veggies that you can...
Mar 20, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Dreaming of starting up a garden this year? Before you start planting, it’s a good idea to check if your soil is contaminated with lead. And if it is (or you’re not sure) bringing in new safe topsoil (6-12 inches) and creating raised beds is a good way to...
