A Used Tire Compost Bin

...seal. Thankfully tires make a fine raw material for building projects and Homegrown Evolution has been experimenting with their many uses over the past year. This week we built a compost bin. Step one is to cut out the sidewalls. You might be able to do this with a sharp knife, but it’s much easier with an electric saber saw. We used a knife to cut a slit to get the saber saw started. Once both sidewalls are cut out you just stack your modified t...

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Speakeasy – this Sunday

Just a reminder that Homegrown Evolution will be speaking at the Smart Gals Speakeasy this Sunday August, 17th at 7 p.m. in Los Feliz. We’ll do some hands-on apartment gardening, play some games and listen to the music of our friends Triple Chicken Foot, who will bring their brand of foot stomping roots music to what will be a fun evening. Location and details: Mt. Hollywood Underground 4607 Prospect Avenue, Los Feliz Admission: $15.00 Informatio...

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Two Girls Fight Produce Stand Closure

...t me a link to a ridiculous story about two young girls busted for selling homegrown produce in front of their house (watch the video via KGO-TV San Francisco). You should check it out if just to see the amazing garden this family seems to have. Their struggle reminds me of the equally ridiculous taco truck war raging here in Los Angeles. Funny how this allegedly capitalist country seems to stamp down the entrepreneurial spirit when it emanates fr...

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Interview With Apartment Gardener Helen Kim

...down for an email interview to talk about her beautiful and useful garden: HOMEGROWN EVOLUTION: What’s your advice to folks who would like to try growing plants in an apartment windowsill? HELEN KIM: Well, since I didn’t start with any particular plant knowledge or skills (just a feeling that it would be lovely to have living things around my apartment–besides my dog–to take care of and watch grow), I guess I’d just say just ‘hop in!’ For me, it’s...

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Saturday Linkages: Modem Sounds, HOAs, and Hand Counting

...t.co/9s6lQIQc6a — Root Simple (@rootsimple) September 9, 2016 5 Make-Shift Urban Survival Lights When the Electricity Goes Down https://t.co/kSgRehCXAw via @sharethis — Root Simple (@rootsimple) September 5, 2016 Well said, Carol! It's 90 degrees in the shade — have you watered that tree? https://t.co/AJj90FJbTn #drought #LANHM #ilovetrees — Root Simple (@rootsimple) September 2, 2016 New #DIY video, how to install a french drain https://t.co/...

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