The Pol Robeson Tomato from the February 2023 ACG Newsletter The Paul Robeson tomato is a Russian heirloom tomato named for Paul Robeson, the American singer, actor and human-rights advocate whose legacy is celebrated in this issue. It is not known who cultivated or named this tomato but as its crimson color gradually blackens...
The Altadena Community Garden Perspective from February 2023 ACG Newsletter – Allison Burdett The Garden (ACG) is a unique non-profit organized and volunteer-run by residents of the local community, currently celebrating its fifth decade. The former site of the Mt. Lowe Military Academy, the land reverted to Los Angeles County ownership in the mid-1970s...
Botanical Printing with Linda Illumanardi from February 2023 ACG Newsletter Four students (one a member of ACG) joined Linda for their first botanical printing session on Saturday, February 11, printing local leaves on both paper and cotton fabric. Linda prepared some cochineal dye so that participants could have that lovely bright pink on their...
It’s All About the Seeds from the February 2023 ACG Newsletter – Sandy Chang A little meeting announcement on the tool shed door carries with it much excitement – excitement not at the contention-prone meetings but in the tiny fine print on the bottom of the notice announcing a seeds giveaway! Seeds are the...
The Altadena Farmer’s Market – a memory – Sandy Chang, plot 54 The ninety plus degree San Gabriel Valley summers make outdoor activities rather impossible. People and pets hide in air conditioned rooms or languish the day away in sweaty naps, glorious sunshine admired rather than enjoyed. Humans and creatures alike stir restlessly from...
What Can I Do? I’m just one person. – Sharon Sand, Associate, plot 36, California Public Grants Program Manager at The Trust for Public Land I’m just one person. I compost my food scraps and yard waste, I don’t eat beef, I have solar panels covering our electricity, and I drive a hybrid. Could...
The Altadena Community Gardens Picnic The Altadena Community Gardens Picnic lived up to is promise. Under the leadership of Silvera Grant, Altadena Community Gardens President, the picnic surpassed those of previous years in attendance and many other respects. The emcees for the afternoon were Pernella Daniels, Loma Alta Park Recreation Services Supervisor and &...