Christy, Author at Gardenerd

Growing Weeds on Purpose – Wild Edibles

A question came in this week:

"Balcony gardening question - Is anyone growing wild edibles in pots - such as purslane,dandelions,lambs quarters,wood sorrel,etc.?"

This is the first time anyone has asked me how to cultivate weeds deliberately, but it's not the first time the idea of eating weeds has come up in conversation. While most people simply forage for them, there are many benefits to the plants you have listed here, and with caution, you can cultivate them ...

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Post published: August 11, 2010
Post category:Sage Advice
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Summer Party Ideas

Garden harvests are too good to keep to yourself. Use these summer gathering ideas to share the abundance this season.

Post author:Christy
Post published: August 6, 2010
Post category:Blog
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Can you Pass the Soil Test – Part 2 – Phytoremediation

In our last episode, our protagonist was struggling to understand where excessive zinc levels came from in her garden soil. The story continues.

Post author:Christy
Post published: August 4, 2010
Post category:What's Growin' On
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Put Up or Eat Up

Preserving, or putting up goes hand in hand with gardening. Learn how to store your tomato harvest for a rainy day.

Post author:Christy
Post published: July 30, 2010
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Gardenerd Potluck Makes the LA Times

Thanks to our fabulous Nicole and her endeavors in PR, our upcoming Summer Harvest Potluck and Seed Exchange got a mention on the LA Times blog this morning. Check it out and come join us for fun and food in the summer sun!

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2010/07/gardenerd-garden-nerd-seed-exchange.html

For more details, visit the Gardenerd Website.

Happy Gardening!

Post author:Christy
Post published: July 28, 2010
Post category:What's Growin' On
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Can Do Tomatoes

I grew 23 tomato plants this year for two reasons: 1) to make up for last year's blight and subsequent crappy harvest, and 2) to have enough to can some tomatoes. Well, blight struck again this year, despite the precautions, but there are still plenty of tomatoes to go around. Yesterday I picked about a pound of Roma tomatoes - not really enough for big batch canning, but enough to satisfy the urge to preserve. Canning equipment was pulled out…

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Post published: July 28, 2010
Post category:Blog
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How to Pick a Tomato

It's tomato time, but how do you know when they're ready? This week's tip shows you how.

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Post published: July 23, 2010
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Gardenerd’s Summer Potluck and Seed Exchange

One of the best ways to celebrate the bountiful harvest of summer is to get together with friends. Just imagine platters of veggies grilled to perfection, mounds of fresh tomatoes ready for eating, and slices of watermelon - the quintessential summer fruit - all lined up on a table amongst friends.

Now picture another table blanketed with seed packets, with small envelopes nearby. You see a vegetable variety that you've been dying to try in your garden. ...