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This page is dedicated to teaching people how to grow food. Any container with a hole will do, some decent soil and seeds. Follow here for guidance, and ask questions in the threads. Let’s do this!
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Our founder/owner, Dave, was just interviewed on @npr.org about how Mason bees are saving our food system! 🐝 He explains why these fuzzy pollinators are 95% more efficient than honey bees and how you can help.
Listen & read here: crownbees.com/blogs/news/m...
#gardening #bees
Listen & read here: crownbees.com/blogs/news/m...
#gardening #bees
Mason Bees to the Rescue! My Chat with NPR About Nature's Super Pollinators
What a buzz! I just had the chance to talk about native bees on NPR! Here's what happened and why it matters to all of us.
The Interview
Scott Simon and the NPR team, of Weekend Edition Saturday, were...
crownbees.com
April 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Our founder/owner, Dave, was just interviewed on @npr.org about how Mason bees are saving our food system! 🐝 He explains why these fuzzy pollinators are 95% more efficient than honey bees and how you can help.
Listen & read here: crownbees.com/blogs/news/m...
#gardening #bees
Listen & read here: crownbees.com/blogs/news/m...
#gardening #bees
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Can you see it? Hear it? This is our thriving planet. 🌎 It’s up to all of us to protect it. What steps will you take this Earth Month to make a difference? nature.ly/43V0aR5
April 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Can you see it? Hear it? This is our thriving planet. 🌎 It’s up to all of us to protect it. What steps will you take this Earth Month to make a difference? nature.ly/43V0aR5
My freeheirloomseeds.org tomato seeds have sprouted! I always plant two seeds, in case one is a dud. We’ll see which one of these wins the growth race in a couple/few weeks and trim one sprout down. Pulled some carrots that were crowding the new sprouts, fertilized, and now everyone is happy!
April 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
My freeheirloomseeds.org tomato seeds have sprouted! I always plant two seeds, in case one is a dud. We’ll see which one of these wins the growth race in a couple/few weeks and trim one sprout down. Pulled some carrots that were crowding the new sprouts, fertilized, and now everyone is happy!
Hmm. Some of my seeds aren’t sprouting. Checked my water coverage, and, sure enough, those little areas weren’t getting hit. Adjusting and trying again. Plus a new video coming. It’s time to rotate some spent lettuce for some new seeds.
March 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Hmm. Some of my seeds aren’t sprouting. Checked my water coverage, and, sure enough, those little areas weren’t getting hit. Adjusting and trying again. Plus a new video coming. It’s time to rotate some spent lettuce for some new seeds.
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Who wants some good news?
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
Eastern Monarch Butterfly Population Nearly Doubles
The population wintering in central Mexico's forests occupied 4.42 acres, up from 2.22 acres during the previous winter.
www.worldwildlife.org
March 18, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Who wants some good news?
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
The overwintering monarch population, which had plummeted last winter, has doubled this winter! www.worldwildlife.org/stories/east...
This page is dedicated to teaching people how to grow food. Any container with a hole will do. You’ll need some decent soil - places like Dollar Tree have some for Spring - as well as seeds. Follow here for guidance, and ask questions in the threads. Let’s do this! #vegetablegarden #plantgroweat
March 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
This page is dedicated to teaching people how to grow food. Any container with a hole will do. You’ll need some decent soil - places like Dollar Tree have some for Spring - as well as seeds. Follow here for guidance, and ask questions in the threads. Let’s do this! #vegetablegarden #plantgroweat
It’s Spring! At least it will be on the cal next week. I’ve been experimenting with lows and highs/cools and warms. See how it’s all coming along as I catch you up, and I’ll start zooming in on lessons in the coming weeks. As always, ask questions in the thread, and let me know what you wanna grow!
March 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
It’s Spring! At least it will be on the cal next week. I’ve been experimenting with lows and highs/cools and warms. See how it’s all coming along as I catch you up, and I’ll start zooming in on lessons in the coming weeks. As always, ask questions in the thread, and let me know what you wanna grow!
Some of them may be creepier than others, like this one, but spiders are a huge friend of the garden! Grab a cup and a piece of paper to trap and move them outside to do their jobs of eating the bad bugs.
It’s National Save a Spider Day. How many spiders have you saved?
March 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Some of them may be creepier than others, like this one, but spiders are a huge friend of the garden! Grab a cup and a piece of paper to trap and move them outside to do their jobs of eating the bad bugs.
Woo! 3 minute videos! Thank you, @bsky.app !! Let’s get back to some #weekendsinthegarden just as Spring is springing! Video posts on Saturday mornings. Do you have any food-growing questions that I can help with? Ask in this thread! #plantgroweat
March 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Woo! 3 minute videos! Thank you, @bsky.app !! Let’s get back to some #weekendsinthegarden just as Spring is springing! Video posts on Saturday mornings. Do you have any food-growing questions that I can help with? Ask in this thread! #plantgroweat
I’m sure everyone adds stretch goals to their garden calendar entries -
“Finish cleaning around the bird bath, rake leaves on side, move flagstone to front, move ladders back to side, transplant back flowers. Stretch goal — weed near bbq.”
Like everyone has garden entries in their calendars, too.
“Finish cleaning around the bird bath, rake leaves on side, move flagstone to front, move ladders back to side, transplant back flowers. Stretch goal — weed near bbq.”
Like everyone has garden entries in their calendars, too.
February 17, 2025 at 2:06 AM
I’m sure everyone adds stretch goals to their garden calendar entries -
“Finish cleaning around the bird bath, rake leaves on side, move flagstone to front, move ladders back to side, transplant back flowers. Stretch goal — weed near bbq.”
Like everyone has garden entries in their calendars, too.
“Finish cleaning around the bird bath, rake leaves on side, move flagstone to front, move ladders back to side, transplant back flowers. Stretch goal — weed near bbq.”
Like everyone has garden entries in their calendars, too.
Just got my seeds from freeheirloomseeds.org — thanks, @tallgirl6234.bsky.social!! Planted tomatillo, tomato and jalapeño, just as it’s starting to warm up — and will keep the carrots and peas and onions going for a while longer. Cucumbers and beans are next — just gotta decide which beans!
Free Seeds from FreeHeirloomSeeds.org
FreeHeirloomSeeds.org is a community resource connecting people with the means to produce our own food.
We offer Free Heirloom Seeds to individuals, organic gardening & sustainability resources, as we...
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February 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Just got my seeds from freeheirloomseeds.org — thanks, @tallgirl6234.bsky.social!! Planted tomatillo, tomato and jalapeño, just as it’s starting to warm up — and will keep the carrots and peas and onions going for a while longer. Cucumbers and beans are next — just gotta decide which beans!
Los Angeles! Fires, floods and, suddenly next week, it’s going to be Spring! 75/day, 55/night! Time to plan Spring gardens! Of course, there will be some fluctuation, so there’s still time to keep your Winter gardens going. My peas have just started to flower, so no pulling yet, but planning, yes!
February 15, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Los Angeles! Fires, floods and, suddenly next week, it’s going to be Spring! 75/day, 55/night! Time to plan Spring gardens! Of course, there will be some fluctuation, so there’s still time to keep your Winter gardens going. My peas have just started to flower, so no pulling yet, but planning, yes!
@mayor.lacity.gov Let’s be like Paris!
“On the streets of Paris, thousands of trees are being planted, the city’s distinctive grey zinc rooftops are getting a makeover and workers are installing drinking fountains that release a cooling mist.
The changes are part of the French capital’s fight against heatwaves.”
Via @financialtimes.com
The changes are part of the French capital’s fight against heatwaves.”
Via @financialtimes.com
Global cities grapple with how to cool ‘urban heat islands’
Climate change has made tackling damaging temperature disparities increasingly urgent
www.ft.com
February 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
@mayor.lacity.gov Let’s be like Paris!
It’s coming! Tomato season is upon us. If you’re not near this event, there are other locations listed on their site, or just warm up your tomato dreams where you are!
February 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
It’s coming! Tomato season is upon us. If you’re not near this event, there are other locations listed on their site, or just warm up your tomato dreams where you are!
Hey, Everyone — I’ve been gardening. A lot. Without the pressure of having to record videos or take pictures or explain what I’m doing. I needed to get some stuff done — the garden was not waiting for me to untangle my social media thoughts — but I definitely had some guilt. I feel like… 1/2
February 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Hey, Everyone — I’ve been gardening. A lot. Without the pressure of having to record videos or take pictures or explain what I’m doing. I needed to get some stuff done — the garden was not waiting for me to untangle my social media thoughts — but I definitely had some guilt. I feel like… 1/2
I’m having trouble figuring out my new social media usage, but I think I have a plan… to try. I’m so used to turning on my live and rambling about gardening, but the limitations of 1-minute, pre-recorded content is honestly bringing me down and demotivating me from doing what I love. Stay tuned!
January 26, 2025 at 4:28 AM
I’m having trouble figuring out my new social media usage, but I think I have a plan… to try. I’m so used to turning on my live and rambling about gardening, but the limitations of 1-minute, pre-recorded content is honestly bringing me down and demotivating me from doing what I love. Stay tuned!
A day of service and community.
January 20, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A day of service and community.
Putting aside some time on Sunday to do some catching up — which will include some post-fire clean-up. For someone not directly IN the fire, I did have ash in my yard. So what does that mean, and what am I gonna do about it? Stay tuned…
January 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Putting aside some time on Sunday to do some catching up — which will include some post-fire clean-up. For someone not directly IN the fire, I did have ash in my yard. So what does that mean, and what am I gonna do about it? Stay tuned…
Whew! I just went outside for a bit. It’s not smoky and doesn’t smell, so I didn’t wear a mask, but I’m suddenly extremely wheezy. So I’m taking another indoor day. From the window, I’ve noticed that my berries and stone fruit trees are starting to bud, which means it’s time to fertilize! Tomorrow!
January 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Whew! I just went outside for a bit. It’s not smoky and doesn’t smell, so I didn’t wear a mask, but I’m suddenly extremely wheezy. So I’m taking another indoor day. From the window, I’ve noticed that my berries and stone fruit trees are starting to bud, which means it’s time to fertilize! Tomorrow!
Just got off a Master Gardener call. I’ll have fire info as it pertains to our Los Angeles gardens soon — like is the food we’re growing safe with all of the chemicals in the air? What about soil health? So many people affected and so many other things to consider. Be safe, and give what you can.
January 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Just got off a Master Gardener call. I’ll have fire info as it pertains to our Los Angeles gardens soon — like is the food we’re growing safe with all of the chemicals in the air? What about soil health? So many people affected and so many other things to consider. Be safe, and give what you can.
Thinking of my first meeting with @plannedlanddesigns.bsky.social at that great high school flower program in Altadena. And really thinking about those kids and their families! May they all be safe, with shelter, food and support. @pasadenaunified.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Thinking of my first meeting with @plannedlanddesigns.bsky.social at that great high school flower program in Altadena. And really thinking about those kids and their families! May they all be safe, with shelter, food and support. @pasadenaunified.bsky.social
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This is why we grow our own 🌱 but not just for the polyphenols, but for the rich microbial life in our beds which transfers to the food that we grow. We'd do anything to get more folks aware of what they are eating.. 👍😘
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Polyphenols: the natural chemicals that could give you a small waist, healthy heart and low blood pressure
Can the compound found in plants slow the ageing process and help tackle Alzheimer’s? Food writer Giulia Crouch finds out . . .
www.theguardian.com
January 4, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This is why we grow our own 🌱 but not just for the polyphenols, but for the rich microbial life in our beds which transfers to the food that we grow. We'd do anything to get more folks aware of what they are eating.. 👍😘
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
And everything planted! We’ll soon see what it all looks like after a couple weeks in! Happy new year, everyone! May it be filled with peace and your own fresh food!
December 30, 2024 at 7:46 PM
And everything planted! We’ll soon see what it all looks like after a couple weeks in! Happy new year, everyone! May it be filled with peace and your own fresh food!
The snap pea seeds that I planted a few weeks ago are successfully sprouting, but I couldn’t resist picking up some seedlings while I was at the nursery. It’s squished in the bed with low-growing nasturtiums, and the snap peas will head up the trellis.
December 29, 2024 at 9:16 PM
The snap pea seeds that I planted a few weeks ago are successfully sprouting, but I couldn’t resist picking up some seedlings while I was at the nursery. It’s squished in the bed with low-growing nasturtiums, and the snap peas will head up the trellis.