By: Rachel Trachten

Rachel Trachten — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:32:00 +0000

What a terrific story — it’s amazing to learn all that’s happening in our own East Bay backyard.

By: Mingusthecat

Mingusthecat — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:06:00 +0000

They are so lucky to have their own homes with yards, because this is how food should be grown. I grew up in S.F. in the fog, but my dad still grew a few edibles, and we had an apple tree which had the perfect green apples for pies. As I grew older my love for growing things kept going, twenties = house plants and plants on my stairs in my rental. Thirties I had my first house in Oregon with apples, and some veggies. Forties = moved to Southern CA to a place inland almost to hot to grow much. I did have a over wintering Basil plant (amazing), and used cinderblock to make a raised bed on concrete to thwart the gophers. Grew herbs, zucchini, lettuce, and more herbs. Fifties, moved on to Denver which has a very quick growing season. Used a raised bed with another raised bed placed on top of the first, for deep rooting plants. Grew tons of Russian tomatoes (to me one of the best flavored… with such deep burgundy colors) along with eggplant, zucchini, and lots of other wonderful food plants. Alas, we had to sell and did just as the market crashed, but we still lost our shirts, and ended moving back to San Francisco to be near family. Now I rent in a more sunny area then I grew up, and I have two plots in a Community garden. I miss being able to grow tomatoes, one of the best fresh treats you can have in a garden, but it has been fun learning about other things like Fava beans.
Please keep the movement going!!
One day I hope to have my own yard again, and with a little warmth, water, and soil, begin to heal my soul.

Comments on: Animals (and their Poop) Transform Gardens into Urban Farms

By: Rachel Trachten

By: Mingusthecat