I’ve been buying giant bunches of basil from the farmers market. At $1.50 a bunch I feel fine buying it without plan or purpose, trusting that I’ll manage to use most of it before it goes bad. Trimmed and put in a jar of water on the counter, it stays fresh a week or so, […]
Plant your tomatoes deep
This is your annual reminder that you should plant your tomatoes deep. Deeply. Whatever. When you plant your tomatoes, bury 2/3 of the stem, leaving just the top couple sets of leaves sticking up from the soil. Some people say to pinch or snip off the lower leaves first; others say not to bother. I […]
Seed swap this Friday, March 16
Hey locals: there’s a seed swap at the Ecology Center in Berkeley this Friday at 7 pm! And if you’re not local or can’t make it on Friday, look for seed swaps or seed libraries in your own community. Or plan your own! They’re a great way to meet other gardeners and find out […]
Beans, beans, good for your heart
My nephew asked me if beans really are good for your heart, which led to a wonderful discussion about plant-based proteins, the importance of dietary fiber, and the difference between correlation and causation. This wasn’t out of the blue; he had been singing, “Beans, beans, the musical fruit! The more you eat, the more you […]
I made a coloring book! About growing food!
Get the coloring books at shop.plantandplate.com These past few months, I have been writing and illustrating a series of little coloring books about food and edible gardening. They’re pretty neat, if I do say so myself. There are a limited number of print copies available, or you can buy a digital copy to download and […]
Borscht
(Originally posted 01/11/14) Did you resolve to eat more vegetables this year? Good for you! Now, you may be dismayed by the selection at your local grocery store or farmers market, particularly if you’re trying to eat local and seasonal. It’s true, winter does not offer the widest bounty of vegetables. No tomatoes, fresh corn, sweet […]
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