Fruit Trees

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Donates 2300 Organic Apple Trees to Bay Area Schools

Annie Spiegelman | Posted 05.06.2012

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Annie Spiegelman

The trees will allow children in the San Francisco Bay Area to have access to local organic heirloom apples every fall, along with the opportunity to teach them about heirloom varieties and the different flavor of each tree.

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Lucas Kavner

California Mom Collects 500 Tons Of Fresh Fruit For The Hungry

HuffingtonPost.com | Lucas Kavner | Posted 07.26.2011

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Anna Chan's story is proof that one passing thought could have a lasting effect. Less than three years ago, Anna found herself constantly searching...

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It's Time to Start Thinking About Gardening Again!

Maria Rodale | Posted 11.17.2011

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Maria Rodale

I can't remember a winter that has seemed longer, and more depressing in general. However, it is now officially March, which means that even though it...

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Tackling Hunger by Transforming Food Deserts Into Food Oases

Darrin Nordahl | Posted 05.25.2011

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Darrin Nordahl

A unique brand of urban agriculture--what can more descriptively be termed "municipal agriculture" -- is promising to restore individual and community health, to the benefit of our cities, and to the benefit of our nation.

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Food Forward Shares Low Hanging Fruit...and then Some

Rick Nahmias | Posted 11.17.2011

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Rick Nahmias

Myself and a growing corps of Angelinos venture out weekly to glean people's excess fruit and donate 100% of it to local food pantries.

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A Time for Adaptation

Anthony Anderson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Anthony Anderson

Recession? Depression? Adaptation. Go green for your survival in the 21st Century. Darwin would be impressed at your foresight.

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And the Financial Experts Say...

Anthony Anderson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Anthony Anderson

If we act soon, we can invest intelligently in a lifestyle independent from gas prices, food prices, and interest rates. We can take back our money from this culture that is consuming the planet.

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Permaculture: Homegrown Independence

Anthony Anderson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Anthony Anderson

Do we like the idea of independence, but how dependent are we on cheap oil, cheap and clean water, and food grown by strangers shipped from thousands of miles away?

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