I’ve worked in edible gardening and native landscaping for over 13 years. Permaculture and sustainability are the backbones of my business. My mission, both in my business and at my own home garden, is to support natural – as in the earth’s own – practices. I created my own “best practices” to acknowledge that our … Read more
This is a hard and fast lesson so strap in! Have a pair of sharp shears. I like Fiskars products and their bypass pruner is expensive but worth it. Your cuttings can be composted so get your bucket and find a good place to dump some clippings. If you don’t have a compost bin, just … Read more
November 14, 2021 by Hope Gardens It’s crucial that home gardeners respond to the actual weather they are experiencing rather than what month is on the calendar or what a post or article says you “should” be doing. In Los Angeles, our weather is erratic and July-October is especially harsh and unpredictable. But November brings … Read more
February 23, 2022 by Hope Gardens HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PLANTS DURING UNSEASONABLY COLD WEATHER Use a rowcover. Move plants to a covered area. Use heat mats to warm up the greenhouse. Water plants with hose or watering can. Don’t remove damaged leaves. Run a fan to mix cold air with warm air. Category Landscaping, … Read more
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July 29, 2013 by Hope Gardens Substitute your favorite winter squash for the koabocha or sweet potato. Roasted Winter Veggies w/ Quinoa INGREDIENTS 6 oz sweet potatoes, sliced or diced 6 oz Koabocha squash, sliced or diced 6 oz green beans, trimmed 1 bulb fennel, sliced 3 tbsp olive oil 1/2 tsp red chili flakes … Read more
July 29, 2013 by Hope Gardens Okay, I love salads like no one’s business. And this one is ah-mazing. The talented Rachel Oberg from De Ma Cuisine is responsible for this masterpiece. I love Mexican cheeses such as Cotija and Queso Fresco and happily add them with sharp cheddar. Also add some fresh herbs if … Read more
Welcome to the wonderful wonders of WINTER GARDENS! I am profiling my favorite winter veggies this month. I hope to introduce you to the joy of growing, harvesting and enjoying these cool weather jewels. ARUGULA is a spicy baby lettuce that is prevalent at Hope Gardens right now. This little hottie of a green is … Read more
Now here’s a veggie totally suited for a WTF, CSA? blog. This veggie is sometimes called the sputnik of vegetables and its name is just as foreign as its appearance: the Kohlrabi (cole-raw-bee). In their “Best of 2014” issue, Time Magazine predicted Kohlrabi will replace Kale as the hot veg of 2014. Personally, I think … Read more
I love you guys. I mean it. Cause I don’t even like beets. But YOU do. And beets are easy to grow, have both edible leaves and roots and are highly nutritious and beneficial…so let’s learn us about some beet growing…and eating. Even if I won’t eat them. I still love them. Beets grow quickly … Read more