Christy, Author at Gardenerd

Huntington Revisited

As a guilty pleasure, or let's say...a business expense, I renewed my long-lost membership to the Huntington Library and Gardens this spring. I haven't been in years (since gas prices went up - it's a bit of a drive to get there from where I live). In fact, I hadn't been back since the Huntington opened their Chinese and Children's' Gardens. I was really looking forward to seeing the "new to me" installations, and sauntering through the rose garden and other old stomping grounds.

Let me tell you, it didn't disappoint. My first stop was the Shakespeare Garden, which ...

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Post published:June 25, 2009
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Artichoke Care

A question came in this week:

"I have some lovely modest artichokes on one plant that I planted this
spring. I can't decide if I should cut 'em and eat 'em, or let them go
to flower! I'm not sure what would be best for the future life of the
plant... and what is the life cycle of the artichoke, anyway? What do I
need to do to keep it healthy and happy in my garden, year after year?
Thanks. I love the being a gardenerd!! Liza"

Well, those are all good questions, Liza. Artichokes can be intimidating, I think, ...

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Post published:June 25, 2009
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Gardenerd Joins Technorati

Gardenerd just joined Technorati, which collects, highlights and distributes online global conversations.

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Post author:Christy
Post published:June 19, 2009
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Pie in the Sky

With the abundance of zucchini coming your way, you'll need this recipe to put them to good use.

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Post published:June 19, 2009
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Gardenerd Video on Youtube – Garlic Braiding

About 7 years ago, I took a day trip up to Gilroy for the World Famous Garlic Festival. My goal was to learn how to braid garlic. I came away from the event with the skill set to sally forth in the garlic braiding department forever more (along with some serious garlic breath). Each year, in order to keep the pile of garlic that I harvest (and cure for about 6 weeks) from cluttering up my counter tops, I braid the year's harvest and hang it in the kitchen for easy access.

This year, I decided to ...

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Post published:June 19, 2009
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What Wood Would You Use?

A gardener wrote in this week:

"Hi there - I SO enjoy your newsletters and info! I have a question - we
are making containers to grow vegetables. At first my dad thought
pressure treated because it will last longer on the island where we live -
but I said no way! They use pesticides to treat the wood and that
defeats the whole purpose!! Do you have any suggestions? Would cedar be
good? Do you know anyplace that has pre-fab ones? Also - what should we
use for soil and fertilizer? I want our veggies to be ...

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 19, 2009
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Random Acts of Seeding

Use this handy tip to clear out old seed packets and gain potential beauty in your garden.

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 12, 2009
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Squash Bonanza

It appears that the zucchini and Bennings Green Tint patty pan squash have officially kicked into high gear - and it's not even summer yet! This is a crucial time - when one needs to visit the garden every day, lest there be a monster squash discovered after a few days away from the garden. So far, so good. We're catching the summer squash early and picking them young. Now to find recipes...

I have a favorite recipe for zucchini, but you
might want to save it for when your sick of zucchini, because when
you're done with this ...

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 12, 2009
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Flying Green Things

A new question came in to Ask Gardenerd:

"Hi, I'm an organic gardener growing my own food in Hollywood. I have a
well-established herb garden, but all of the sudden my herbs seem to be
infested with teeny tiny green flying insects that swarm around when I
shake the plants. They seem most attracted to my woody herbs (rosemary,
oregano, thyme) but are also in my mint. Any idea what they are and
what I can use to reclaim my crops? Thanks."

Those flying green things are most likely one of the many varieties of aphids on our ...

Christy

June 11, 2009

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Marrakesh House Photos

This weekend was the Grand Opening of a property that I've been working on for a year - Marrakesh House. Along with the garden, the home's green design elements were featured on Green LA Girl last week, in promotion of the event. Check out the article and photos.

Green LA Girl Blog - Marrakesh House
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Post published:June 8, 2009
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