Monthly Archives: February 2010

Gardens for Hands-on Learning

“Food for Thought: Beyond Museum Gardens” by Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl:  Beyond Museum Garden Final Copy This article argues for putting students to work in gardens to learn about the source of their food and to be productive contributors to the salad

Gardens for Hands-on Learning

“Food for Thought: Beyond Museum Gardens” by Jesse Kurtz-Nicholl:  Beyond Museum Garden Final Copy This article argues for putting students to work in gardens to learn about the source of their food and to be productive contributors to the salad

Rare Fruit Growers of West L.A.

The world of grafting enthusiasts is diverse and energetic. As part of the UCLA Plant Propagation class, taught by David King, we took a field trip on Feb. 6th to the Rare Fruit Growers monthly meeting. We were instructed to

Rare Fruit Growers of West L.A.

The world of grafting enthusiasts is diverse and energetic. As part of the UCLA Plant Propagation class, taught by David King, we took a field trip on Feb. 6th to the Rare Fruit Growers monthly meeting. We were instructed to

Olympic H.S. Garden

On February 12 at 8:30 a.m. I met with Debbie Harding at the Olympic High School garden in Santa Monica.  Debbie is the garden coordinator for all the Santa Monica schools.  At Olympic H.S. the students earn points toward graduate

Olympic H.S. Garden

On February 12 at 8:30 a.m. I met with Debbie Harding at the Olympic High School garden in Santa Monica.  Debbie is the garden coordinator for all the Santa Monica schools.  At Olympic H.S. the students earn points toward graduate

Fallen Fruit Challenge: Plant a Fruit Tree in Public Space

Fallen Fruit made the LA Times HOT LIST.  They bring together food & art, two of the best things in life.  Fallen Fruit, about five years old now,  is an art collaboration which began by mapping fruit in public spaces.

Fallen Fruit Challenge: Plant a Fruit Tree in Public Space

Fallen Fruit made the LA Times HOT LIST.  They bring together food & art, two of the best things in life.  Fallen Fruit, about five years old now,  is an art collaboration which began by mapping fruit in public spaces.