More local food news
Last Friday I got to visit the campus of Sunset magazine and wandered around its absolutely lovely test garden, where vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more grow in beautiful profusion. Talking with their food editor, Margo True, I learned that the August issue would feature this garden as part of an 18-month-long project: the One-Block Feast. During those months, the staff grew or produced all the food on site that they wanted for a summertime celebration, including grapes (they pressed their own wine!), honey from beehives, salt, olive oil, and eggs from some adorable red chickens housed in the garden. It’s an inspiring story, with lots of good ideas for getting closer to your food. Maybe I’ll try growing edamame, which they say has a high yield, because I love this recipe for Edamame, Cranberry, and Feta Salad.
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July 25th, 2008 at 10:21 am
I heard about that Sunset story. Thanks for reminding me of it! I’ve been following the Square Foot Gardening method in my (tiny) backyard, though not quite to the letter because I can’t even draw a straight line with a ruler and because I start to feel claustrophobic if I adhere to just one system. But it’s amazing what you can grow in a 4X4 space. Plus, you can sneak in growing more food by, say, planting basil or lettuce in the shade of other plants. Or by setting up containers on your steps or deck. I’ve been gradually making use of every spare corner of my yard — it’s fun and productive!
July 25th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
That is awesome! I really want to try this. I have containers in which I’ve grown herbs, but sadly, even those didn’t get planted this year … but the thyme plants thrive all by themselves. Wonder what else does??