We Grow Houses

...ome back for more. Another question to ask is the validity of the oriental fruit fly detection methods. During the last big fly invasion of the Mediterranean fruit fly, which our spokesman described as a “public relations nightmare” due to the aerial spraying campaign, a number of entomologists questioned whether traps were picking up new infestations or just sporadic discoveries of a permanent population. If it’s a permanent population the sprayi...

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Tuesday Morning Fruit Linkages

...r mentions a number of intreguing internet resources, perfect for a little post holiday weekend surfing: More than you ever wanted to know about the world’s smelliest fruit: Durian (Durian Palace) The California Rare Fruit Growers, “Pushing the Limits of Fruit Growing, Worldwide” (CRFG) The world’s largest fig database (figs4fun) The strange and obsene Coco de Mer, a fruit denintely NSFW (Earth Science Picture of the Day)...

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How To Make Hoshigaki (Dried Persimmons)

...hat they will hang from. Note the knife trick you use to do this. Turn the fruit, not the knife: Next you peel the skin off the fruit: Hanging Cut a 24 inch length of string and tie it into a loop. Take two similarly sized fruit and tie their stems together with the string: A 2 inch diameter bamboo pole is just about right to keep the persimmons separated. A sunny window is a good place to hang the persimmons. The curtain, in the photo above, was...

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The Food and Flowers Freedom Act

...Hall will change the law quickly and let L.A. become a leading center for urban farmers. Urban farming provides access to more local, organic, affordable, fresh and nutritious food. In this time of economic crisis and rising food prices, urban farming can help create green jobs and stimulate the growth of artisanal home-based businesses. Urban farmers help build community bonds and bring a truly local flavor to farmers’ markets. Angelinos care de...

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Welcome to the Summer Fruit Season

...I am very happy to begin the summer fruit season. I will continue to gorge myself on these sweet treats while they are at their peak over the next few months. And now for the shameless plugs- I’ll be at the Old L.A. Farmer’s Market in Highland Park this afternoon selling veggie seedlings and fruit trees. So come and visit and pick up your very own peach tree and some growing tips. And did you know fruit trees are excellent for irrigating with gre...

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