The Case for Native Food Crops
August 8, 2013
This is an excerpt from an upcoming article to be published by the Rachel Carson Center for World Food Day, October 2013. -Wild Local Food, Alicia Funk Although “nature” is a word used commonly with reverence, much of our real, daily connection to the natural world has been lost. With a changing climate, a 75% […]
August: Wild Berries & Yerba Santa
This blog is an annual journey of getting closer to the place I live through using native plants on a daily basis. By recording the experience every day, I hope to keep discovering what really works. 1 Pearly Everlasting: This beautiful native flower grows on hillsides and disturbed areas. I’m collecting a lot right now […]
Native Gardens in Summer Heat
July 19, 2013
-by Darlene Ward This summer we have had a scarcity of moisture, with many hot, dry days. Most of us are active in the early morning and then spend the hottest hours either inside or in the shade. Unfortunately, our plants are rooted in place and must take whatever heat comes their way. Native Plants […]
July: Summer Wild Meals
July 18, 2013
1 NYC 2 NYC 3 Manzanita: I’m finally back and able to make a batch of delicious cider. 4 Wild Mint: Gathered from the creek, this mint is much stronger than the cultivated species. 5 Venison and Watercress: Eating out can even include wild foods. We had my brother visiting and took him out to […]
June: Pearly Everlasting & Morel Mushrooms
June 12, 2013
June 1 National Trail Day Walk, Hirschman Pond, Bear Yuba Land Trust: I led a really fun natural treasure hunt with individuals from the group FREED (Center for Independent Living) and lots of families with kids. We hiked to the pond, identifying native plants and then returned to sip on Manzanita Cider and Douglas Fir […]
