by Marla Koss Where in the Ancient World did these crops originate? (Marla Koss provides a pop quiz, in case you’re in want of a pleasant time-waster.) Match these 8 regions of the world A through H to crop groupings 1 through 8 below. Note: while researching, we found that […]
by Joyce Peters Tomatoes are a gardener’s treasure to enjoy in the summer heat when their flavor is at its peak. Besides being delicious and versatile in recipes they are a powerhouse of nutrients. A good source of vitamin C and vitamin A, tomatoes also provide fiber and other trace […]
by Holly Johnson Dafna Gozani discovered Alameda Backyard Growers Seed Libraries three years ago. She noticed that the seeds had been hand-picked for the Island City’s micro-climate. “The information on the seed packets and on the ABG website is better than anything else I’ve seen,” she says. Dafna noticed the […]
ABG Free Seed Libraries, Seed Updates, and Seed Saving by Kristen Smeal What started out as a passion project for Birgitt Evans and Kristen Smeal continues to grow into something special for the Island of Alameda. Started in Spring of 2020, the Alameda Backyard Growers’ Free Seed Libraries consists of […]
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