"Martha Rodriguez, a fantastic basketmaker, brought over two granary baskets she made. ... Kumeyaay granary baskets are made with willow because it deters bugs. They are placed on raised platforms to keep the rodents out." Photo by Jill Richardson

Visit the La Vida Locavore blog by Jill Richardson to read more and to see more photos about the creation of this Kumeyaay Indigenous village by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in San Diego county.