In this blog post I want to focus on five solutions that LEAF already is addressing through its two gardens, many workshops, and sale of seedlings to members and local retailers.
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A sad farewell to Stone Garden’s black acacia
We knew there was a problem when a huge tree limb crashed to the ground at LEAF’s C.R. Stone Garden in late October.
Seasonal cookies: persimmon spice
Seasonal - as ‘in season’. When November rolls around, I look forward to seeing persimmons at the farmers market. You’ll find them there through early winter. While I’m not a big fan of fancy iced holiday cookies, when it’s chilly…
Book review: The Great Pivot
Richard Godfrey reviews a book by Justine Burt, an environmentally sustainability expert and founding LEAF board member.
Fremont Beeks prepare for The Dearth
It may look like summer to us -- warm and dry, days still longish and the hills a sunny gold -- but from the honeybee point of view we’re well into fall. And that can only mean one thing: The…
Hyperlocal solutions for global problems
LEAF is proudly committed to encouraging local communities to grow food together. Although we take great pride in being hyperlocal, I invite you to examine with me the other end of the spectrum -- global – and then go all…
Gardening for the birds
With the devastating news last week that North America has lost about 3 billion birds since 1970, many of us are wondering what we can do about it. It turns out at least part of the answer can be found…
