Garden School Classes in July Good Bugs: A Walking Tour of Beneficial Insects in the Garden Saturday, July 10th, 11 am – noon1016 NW 32nd St.$10 per workshop, $15 per couple/pair. Or volunteer on a Saturday morning, and get in free! Insects provide many beneficial services in our landscape, including pollination, soil building, and pest control. […]
California was pursuing a new transit oriented development bill, SB50. It morphed into a general housing bill, before being killed by a powerful Senator. His arguments, shared by other LA residents, was that they didn’t want local control taken away. On the surface, that sounds reasonable, who doesn’t like more direct democratic processes? But local […]
“Barcelona, City of Comics is a must-read for anyone in comics studies and in urban cultural studies—and for any reader curious about comics, Spain, cities, and architecture. Fascinating, elegantly structured, and compellingly written, Fraser deftly weaves together urban history, politics, and close attention to aesthetics, offering readers snapshots of dynamic artists who exploded the myth of […]
It was a nice enough day. There were pockets of sun. The pathways were dry and it was warm enough to work without gloves. I was enticed into the garden with plenty of good excuses. The elderberry needed pruning. So did the Rose of Sharon. And the Rosa glauca. And the black elder. And the […]
832: Cindy Gentry on Food Coop’s Impact on Local Food. How they can change the food landscape. In This Podcast: Cindy discusses her extensive work in food co-ops, hunger prevention, and healthy food systems development. She shares her experiences in establishing the Phoenix Public Market and various farmers market programs to support local farmers and […]
Language learning holidays are one of the most authentic and fun ways to slow travel. We take a look at some of the best schools in Barcelona for learning Spanish…. Whether you fancy taking a short crash course in Spanish, while exploring everything Barcelona has to offer (which is a LOT!), or your goal is […]
Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Acorns have served as a staple in the human diet for literally thousands of years, and there’s a good reason why. Each individual acorn comes jam-packed with calories (literally 100 calories per acorn), so you simply can’t ignore it as a potential source of food in a survival scenario. In fact, […]
The Fog & Gold Flag is now available for purchase! Find all different sizes and options at www.SFfogGoldFlag.com The City of San Francisco deserves a compelling, attractive, unique, and symbolic flag. Cities should have a way to rally around their place through a symbol, much how sports fans rally around the colors and logos of […]
Los Angeles’ Arts District is densely packed with murals from some of the biggest names in contemporary urban art. It’s a must see if you’re interested in art of any sort, but essential for anyone with even the smallest interest in street art. The district is, as the name suggests, one of LA’s creative hubs […]
Artist Barry Lungu’s painting of Jacarand trees in bloom in Zimbabwe. Image courtesy of Artgal.online. Art and beauty live in physical landmarks and museums and also in the expressions of natural wonders, culture, history, and creativity that local artists bring to life. Join us on a virtual visit to Zimbabwe, where we will experience the […]