Thanks for commenting on my post and again, for inviting us all in for the Summer Fest. There have been 2 articles in the SF Chronicle regarding urban farming as of late, so all of this sharing of ideas and information is so relevant. My own blog is neither about food or gardening per se, but encompassing so many things, though I do hope to refocus its content. Big Sur, where I grew up, is full of gardeners. Next week is the Eat Real Festival (http://www.eatrealfest.com/), and I hope to do a bit of reporting on the urban food scene, so check back in a week or so. Thanks again.

Arriving at your site through Matt’s Bites, which I adore, and so glad to find you here. Great information and stories and welcome this idea of spreading the love through blogging (Summer Fest)-on greens and beans, etc.

I love my beans quickly steamed (or blanched) and tossed with a little brown butter and perhaps a sprinkling of toasted nuts (pine nuts in the summer; hazelnuts in the fall), or simply drizzled with olive oil and sea salt. My favorite way to cook chard is to saute it with olive oil and garlic with a squeeze of lemon juice or red wine vinegar.

You are reminding me to plant the fall garden; I live in a small flat in Oakland and have my greens in barrels and they do great. The urban gardening movement is burgeoning here-see my post about a small guerilla garden growing out of pots, boxes, bags, etc. on the side of a friend’s house in my neighborhood.

http://mynepenthebook.com/2009/08/a-garden-grows-in-oakland/

I would love to have responses, especially to hear about more gardens in urban spaces.