Today legislation goes into effect in the city that eliminates plastic bags at checkout, and charges shoppers $.10 per paper bag if they don’t provide their own at grocery stores. Most of us already have reusable grocery bags laying around,… Continue Reading
I always love having orchids – they seem to last forever and are usually impervious to my lack of green thumb. Nevertheless, I have never been successful in getting them to re-bloom again. Next Tuesday night, Bruce Rogers – author… Continue Reading
A SFMTA worker walks away after removing the pole garden from in front of Seedstore on Clement. Photo courtesy of Matthew R. The small “pole gardens” that began popping up on the early blocks of Clement Street this summer made… Continue Reading
Next Thursday, the Conservatory of Flowers is hosting a Succulent Terrarium Workshop. The event will be led by Brandi, owner of the Sunset District’s Urban Bazaar, a gift shop featuring Fair Trade and locally made accessories that is also home… Continue Reading
In early 2011, outer Richmond District resident Charlie B. attended an event at the Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park. The San Francisco Beekeepers Association had a table with an “observation hive” on display, where plexiglass sides allowed Charlie to… Continue Reading
Earlier this week we told you about the mini gardens that are popping up on parking meters and poles along the early blocks of Clement Street. Most readers left comments of praise for the beautification efforts, some reviews were more… Continue Reading
If you’ve walked along the early blocks of Clement Street recently, you may have noticed small planter boxes affixed to parking meters and the occasional sign pole. Reader Derek got curious about who was behind the tiny beautification project when… Continue Reading
Supervisor Eric Mar presents the city proclamation to garden founder, Mary Ann Crandell. Photo by @sfdpw On Saturday, Supervisor Eric Mar stopped by the Argonne Community Garden to present a proclamation honoring it as a national model for community gardens… Continue Reading