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...
Altadena Chamber of Commerce Names Silvera Grant Citizen of the Year from February 2023 ACG Newsletter Altadena, CA – December 11th, 2022, the Altadena Chamber of commerce named our Garden President citizen of the year and the local Ale House as business of the year. A volunteer with a focus on ensuring the sustainability...
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...
Books to Consider The Book, Caste, by Isabel Wilkerson was suggested as a subject for study during Black History Month, and indeed it depicts racism and strata of privilege as they have existed in many cultures through the ages and around the world. Whether referred to as royalty, aristocracy, gentry, colonists, the jet set,...
Milkweed Madness Native Seed Giveaway & Tropical-Milkweed Exchange – René Amy Male Monarch Butterfly North America’s beloved, iconic butterfly, the Monarch, is in significant danger – to such an extent that earlier this year it was listed as “endangered.” The Altadena Community Garden will be hosting an event on January 21, 2023 10:00am –...
Fresh advice for the frosty month ahead, courtesy of our resident Gardening Tips columnist, Master Gardener Yvonne Savio: “The sun’s light and warmth slip to the year’s low ebb this month. During warm spells, however, some seeds will germinate, so sowing under protected conditions is worth the effort. These seedlings can fill gaps...
Community Pancake Breakfast – Sandy Chang The sound of muffled commotion came through all too loudly at five in the morning. Fonda bolted out of the house with the door slamming noisily behind him, marking the first sound of the day, before even the rooster next door had a chance to crow. Waiting for...
The Garden – D. Titchenell ...