In this issue:
- July in the Garden – Taking a Break
- Video: How to Save Tomato Seeds
- Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Podcast – Summer Tips with Christy
- Gardenerd Product of the Month: Bolting to Seed – a New Novel
1. July in the Garden – Taking a Break
July is often funky for gardeners. The garden beckons, but so does vacation. Right when tomatoes are turning colors, we head off on a trip, and I have spent a lot of time thinking about how to manage this issue. In the past we’ve put ripe tomatoes in the fridge to enjoy them when we return (honestly, homegrown tomatoes still taste fine once they’ve been in the fridge). Or we’ve offered up the harvest to the house sitters. Other times we cross our fingers and hope for the best. Usually nature works things out for us.
Here at Gardenerd HQ, the sweet corn is mostly done, and our winter squashes are growing and turning colors. We’re actually contemplating planting another round of tomatoes since our summers don’t really end until late October. The apples are being targeted by critters, but our protective coverings (as seen in this post) help slow them down a little. We’re taking a break for a week or so, to round out the month.
In this newsletter, you’ll find a video tutorial on how to save tomato seeds, and a few summer tips from our podcast archives. Don’t forget my new novel, Bolting to Seed is officially available anywhere books are sold. Check out the options below. We’re hearing from readers that they love it!
Happy gardening,
Christy
2. Video: How to Save Tomato Seeds
Did one of your tomatoes thrive this season? If it’s open-pollinated or heirloom, you can save the seeds to grow it next year. Here’s how:
How to Save Tomato Seeds
3. Gardenerd Tip of the Month – Summer Tips with Christy
Summer Tips with Christy
Enjoy this summer podcast from our archives featuring tips for the season with Christy
4. Gardenerd Product of the Month – Bolting to Seed is Your Summer Read!
5-Star Reviews! Christy’s new novel, Bolting to Seed is getting 5 stars. It’s being hailed as “a fun page turner!” and “a perfect summer read”.
You can order autographed copies from Gardenerd directly (makes a great gift!), or from your favorite independent bookseller. Ebooks are also available wherever you get your digital books. Continue the story of Lizzie, Jared, and the rest of the crew at Vista Mar Community Garden. Our first review came in:
It’s a fun, fast read with plenty of heart, humor, and mystery. If you enjoyed the first book, you’ll be happy to be back in the garden. And if you haven’t discovered this series yet, you’re in for a treat.
~~Lynn J.
And don’t forget…
Get your copy of High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening at your favorite bookseller, or order an autographed copy for the gardenerd in your life (even if that’s you!). We’re here to help you grow your best garden this season!
Stay tuned for more tips and tidbits from Gardenerd.com. Whether you are taking a break or digging deep into your garden, we’re here to support you.
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