Written by: Bo Firestone Formatting by: Sarah Tang I recently had the pleasure of visiting the garden of one of my neighbors, Praphong. While some might call it a vegetable garden, I call it a micro-farm. Every square inch of her land is deliberately and beautifully utilized to grow food and other useful plants. Originally from Laos, Praphong and her family have lived in the United States for many years, raising their children here. Her garden is a spectacular, living tapestry of produce and...

On a sunny late Saturday afternoon of May 16, the team hosted its very first Garden Tea & Tour at Firestone HQ– and what a success it was! Behind the scenes, there was plenty of buzzing activity– tidying up the garden, staking plant labels, setting up tables, prepping flowers and food, and adding some charming décor. Throughout the event, lots of helping hands kept things running smoothly at all stations and activities. Bo shared with guests her journey of transforming her yard by replacing...

What Is a Cottage Garden? A cottage garden is a timeless, informal, and romantic garden style that uses a layered approach to growing food, herbs, and flowers in a small space. Some people may wonder if a cottage garden - evoking images of the Victorian English countryside - could be suitable for the Bay Area. But did you know that California has its own unique take on the cottage garden? In this blog post, you will learn what makes a cottage garden special and how Californian gardeners have...