- Author: JD Trebec
Before moving to California about a decade ago, I lived in Tucson, Arizona. Although my new home in Woodland is rightfully known as the Food Front, thanks to the fertile farmland that surrounds it, Tucson also has a highly regarded relationship with food. Tucson is one of two cities in the United States recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a City of Gastronomy in recognition of its Sonoran food culture. The city is a center of regional foods that arose in northern Mexico and the Southwestern US. These run the gamut from Sonoran-style hot dogs to wild foods like cactus fruit to local varieties of squash and beans developed by the indigenous people of the border...
- Author: Michelle Leinfelder-Miles
UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension will host the UC Dry Bean Field Day on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:45am. The field day will begin at the Agronomy Field Headquarters (2400 Hutchison Drive) on the UC Davis campus. From the Agronomy Field Headquarters, follow the UCCE sandwich board signs to the field location. Look for the pop-up tents. The agenda is pasted below, and a downloadable version is attached to the bottom...
- Author: Sandra Lyday
The Wonderful World of Beans: A Nutrient-Packed Powerhouse
Introduction
Beans, the humble legumes that have been a staple in diets around the world for centuries, are not only delicious but also a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with essential nutrients, beans offer a wide range of health benefits and can be a versatile addition to any diet. In this article, we'll explore the various types of beans, their nutritional value, health benefits, and creati
ve ways to incorporate them into your meals.
Types of Beans
Beans come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Some popular types of beans include:
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Black...
With spring quickly approaching, many gardeners are dreaming of their garden preparations: ordering seeds, prepping the soil, cleaning up from last year. With all these things in mind, have you ever thought about saving the seeds from the crops you grow? There are many benefits in considering this.
- Seeds and plants saved become acclimated to our environment, climate
- There is a greater variety of vegetables to grow
- There may be more genetic diversity when growing old-time veggies
- It is can be cost effective due to higher seed prices
Hybrids vs. Heirlooms
With this in mind, there are some important things to know about what veggies to grow in order to save...
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