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Saving Seeds in Thailand
Read MoreStreet Markets are a staple of Thailand. Walking through one is absorbing; mountains of dried chiles, fresh cut flowers swarming with bees, tropical fruits unfamiliar in the West, flopping catfish…
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What I’m Reading: The One-Straw Revolution
Read MoreYou will recognize the similarity in the name, The One-Straw Revolution, and the name of this website. While I take my name from Paul Cezanne’s quote this book has been…
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A Lion in L.A.: A New Way of Thinking about Wildlife in Los Angeles
Read MoreHunched in the chaparral, pupils wide pulling in the night. The scent of a mule deer drew him here. Tired of raccoon he was anxious for a proper meal. The…
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Garden Cocktails: Winter on the Southside
Read MoreThe Southside cocktail is a drink of legend. My favorite origin story goes like this: Prohibition era Chicago was a gangland split between the north and south end of town. The…
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Seed Bomb Revolution: Learn How to Make Seed Bombs
Read MoreSeed bombs are a favorite tool of guerilla gardeners who launch them into hard-to-access areas like fenced lots. I have also seen them at artsy craft sales where hipsters turn…
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What I’m Reading: Sunset Western Garden Book
Read MoreIt would be difficult to find a bookshelf that still houses an encyclopedia. But, there is a joy in searching for information without a screen. The New Sunset Western Garden Book should…
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How to Make Calendula Salve From Your Own Flowers
Read MoreFirst, let’s clear some confusion. Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is a European native that often goes by its common name ‘pot marigold.’ However, the plant that goes by the common name…
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10 Plants to Grow With Kids That Will Inspire a Love for the Garden
Read MoreKids are instinctively attracted to the garden. Earthworms, dirty hands, colorful blooms, strange fruit and eating make gardening with kids easy. Think beyond watermelons and strawberries and try these ten…
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What I’m Reading: What We Leave Behind
Read MoreI recently watched a swarm of wasp consume a slice of watermelon. For three days they covered the fruit and when they were done they left nothing behind. Like Derrick Jensen, I…
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