My Favorite Minimal Shoes: Vivo Barefoot

September 20, 2016

...tread lightly and, with each step, your foot will grow stronger. On Speck’s suggestion I took a “cold turkey” approach to the barefoot/minimal shoe lifestyle. It felt strange and was painful at first, but gradually the plantar faciitis that I was suffering from has greatly dissipated. Vivo Barefoot isn’t the only minimal shoe company. Kelly is fond of her Lems. Do you have a favorite minimal shoe? Leave a comment! Save Save Save...

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My Favorite Lettuce Mix

Mr. Homegrown

January 18, 2013

Gardening, Seeds, Vegetable Gardening

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...es. It is also well worth growing. Franchi has several other mesclun mixes that I’m looking forward to trying. Unlike other seed companies you get a lot of seeds on one package–enough to plant a farm. I’ve had good luck with germination, as well. In the US, Franchi seeds are available through Seeds From Italy at www.growitalian.com....

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What Tree Should I Plant? Cal Poly’s SelecTree Has the Answer

Mr. Homegrown

July 28, 2017

Gardening, Trees

...me up with two options, the hollyleaf cherry (Prunus ilicifolia) and the saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). Let me also put in a plug for our favorite tree, the Fuerte avocado (Persea americana ‘Fuerte’)....

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A Prickly Situation

Mr. Homegrown

July 17, 2006

Food, Foraging

...e here in Los Angeles. Propagate the plant by cutting off a leaf and sticking it in the ground – it’s simple – no fuss, no pesticides, no watering once established. And note that not all prickly pear varieties produce edible fruit so when you look for cuttings seek out plants that are productive and tasty. It’s the ideal plant for what we call “pirate” gardening, the act of taking over a vacant lot or otherwise abandoned public or semi-public spac...

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Get Off Your Ass and Plant a Survival Garden!

Mr. Homegrown

July 14, 2006

Gardening, Vegetable Gardening

...e table. In general, remember that winter here is the best time for most crops with the summer reserved for stuff that can take the heat like tomatoes and basil. So get out there and plant your own food and remember our rule here around the Homegrown Evolution homestead: if you gotta water it you gotta be able to eat it....

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