Uploads from Veronica in LA

Before anyone says, "I wish I had a garden like yours!" remember: my car literally smells like poop right now. (Seriously. Don't buy organic compost and put it in your backseat in 90° weather without laying plastic down first.) #GardeningTips #DoAsISayNot

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:12:18 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Really starting to be glad I didn't pull these volunteer vines without giving them a fair shot like I was going to... looks like we may have a few Tondo Scuro Di Piacenza summer squash on our hands, aka one of the roundest tastiest zucchinis I've ever had

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:14:03 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Secret food gardens are all over LA! Keep your eyes peeled- you never know what you'll see planted between the roses in the next parking lot. ;) #LocalFood #GrowYourOwn #TheRevolutionWillBeFertilized #Organic #GangstaGardening

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:55:02 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Brace yourselves... squash season is coming!!! The first of many patty pans. <3 #OrganicGardening #RealFood #GrowYourOwn #SummerVeggies

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:23:28 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

April showers may have hit the snooze button until this week, but the May flowers are right on schedule!!! :) #Springtime #Flowers #Instagarden #JustAddWater #NoFilter

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:57:23 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

It's been way too long since there's been a canning project on the table! Tonight's seasonal produce inspiration: radish pods, young garlic, dill, and chive blossoms. #WeCanPickleThat #CanningAcrossAmerica #RealFood #SavingTheSeason

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:13:51 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Millions of peaches, peaches for me... #Fruit #GrowYourOwn #ContainerGardening #Springtime

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:17:50 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Currantly in bloom ;) #Berries #GrowYourOwn #Organic #Fruit #ContainerGardening #Currants

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:18:12 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Some people add mulch to help their soil retain moisture. Me? I just plant more food in between. (Keeps the weeds down too!) #GrowYourOwn #Salad #LettuceTurnipTheBeet #Seeds #ReneesGarden

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:38:13 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Ugh. I really don't want the hipsters moving into my neighborhood because then I'll have to dress up to go places. Stop it, you guys. Stop it now. #FedoraSighting #EastLA #Dirty #WeekendEats w/ @otherchews

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:18:15 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Starting to pot up yellow and red currant tomato seedlings... I got an insanely high germination rate on these little guys and will have plenty of extras! Message me if you want in- grown 100% organically from seed. Will entertain trades as well! Looking

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:57:05 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Cherry tomatoes leading the way! I can always count on these little guys to let me know that summer's almost here. :) #GrowYourOwn #Tomatoes #OrganicVeggies #SummertimeLives #Magic

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:36:02 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Baby cucumbers are coming in hot!!! I see pickles in the near future. Who's ready for some canning? :D #SeasonalProduce #GrowYourOwn #OrganicVeggies #SlowFood #UrbanGardening

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:42:37 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Wonky weather = bolting radishes! Did you know that their flowers are edible as well though? With a spicy radish bite, they're the perfect garnish to salads, white fish, or even gin based cocktails. #EdibleFlowers #SeasonalProduce #GrowYourOwn

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:21:47 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

There are few times a year that I break my locavore pact with myself in favor of indulging my inner foodie. Definitely experienced a moment of "distance be damned!" stumbling across these east coast beauties this afternoon at @atwater_village_farm. (What

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:22:53 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

One of my big gardening goals this year was to learn more about herbal medicine and these little flowers are a great place to start! Also known as Pot Marigold, Calendula have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent, antifungal, antiviral, and immuno

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:12:23 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Perfection via pomegranates. <3 #OrganicGardening #BackyardFarming #Fruit #Springtime #GrowBabyGrow #NoFilter

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:01:06 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

There are so many varieties of strawberries that you will never see at the market! My favorites are the Alpine ones. Their berries may be small, but what they lack in size they make up for in flavor a hundred times or more! Squeeze a few into your garden

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:02:36 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

New trellis that @otherchews built for me yesterday! Scoped out the yard and found two 10' pieces of conduit along with some old garden hose (split lengthwise to cover the metal so it doesn't cook the vines come summertime.) Lashed the long braces to to e

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:31:10 -0700

Veronica in LA posted a photo:

Anise Swallowtails in two different instars of growth: the big one is almost ready to cocoon, but the smaller one in the background needs to shed a few more layers before he can catch up! Luckily, I have plenty of fennel for them (hence the name "Anise"-

nobody@flickr.com (Veronica in LA) — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 20:15:31 -0700

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