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Growing my own food in Los Angeles. No-nonsense gardening advice, seasonal cooking tips, and candid glimpses of city life.

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Dec 5, 2025•Carmen in the Garden

  1. Growing as much food as possible in the middle of LA
    an in-depth tour of my "urban farm"
    Jun 11•Carmen in the Garden

  3. Tipping into summer
    six new recipes, three more wine stops, and a garden tour
    May 28•Carmen in the Garden

  5. "Not a content creator"
    definition by negation, horizontal hostility, and a flattening world
    May 20•Carmen in the Garden

  7. I never planned to be a gardener
    Part 1: how my garden grew
    May 19•Carmen in the Garden

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  13. How I Plan My Garden Every Year
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