Apr 26, 2012
Love in the food: another case for edible landscaping
My husband and I eat at home 90% of the time. Though we live in walking distance to a variety of restaurants in the Oakhurst village and 2 miles from downtown Decatur with it’s plethora of dining options, we choose mostly to stay home. We simply enjoy the rich pleasures of growing and making by hand the wholesome and quality foods that we eat. Some of our staples include: organic garden... read more
Mar 23, 2012
Organic or….. Ass-backwards, as they say
Im not going to tell you how I heard of ‘Couple A’ or even which affluent Atlanta neighborhood they live in. Perhaps Im even inventing Couple A. And perhaps I am not. Perhaps they are a choice example of extreme misunderstanding and malpractice of the organic movement. Specifically, how the organic movement, when mixed with excessive wealth and priveledge can go wrong. And more... read more
Mar 7, 2012
School Gardens and Edible Landscape Talk by Kyla
Our Director of Educational Gardens, Kyla Zaro-Moore will be giving a talk on edible landscaping, with a focus on her area of expertise– school gardens at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center. Saturday March 31, 10am-4pm. Come learn about all aspects of school gardens- from practical to inspirational! We’ll have a table with gardening tips and... read more
Feb 29, 2012
Super soil recipe for new gardens
Spring is around the corner (it has seemed that way since January this year with the fluctuating weather!). With the warming temperatures people begin to get excited about spring gardening. If you have some sun and access to water, this basic soil recipe will get you growing veggies in no time…. (originally printed in the Oakhurst Community Garden Project’s Growings On... read more
