Christy, Author at Gardenerd

Get Christy's books at 40% off on Black Friday-Cyber Monday.

Sale Extended: Christy’s Books 40% Off

You read that correctly: Sale extended on Christy's books through December 16th. If you (like us) have trouble wrapping your head around your holiday gift list until after the Thanksgiving dust has settled, you're in luck. Now you can pick up autographed copies of Gardening for Geeks, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden, and Christy's novel Garden Variety (the sequel is on the way, BTW) at our best price yet. Get Christy's books at 40% off on Black Friday-Cyber Monday.…

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Post published:December 4, 2024
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Swiss chard is a must-grow. Find out why in this video.

YouTube: 4 Reasons to Grow Swiss Chard

Our latest YouTube video shares 4 reasons to grow Swiss chard. Not only is it beautiful in the garden, it provides two flavors in one plant.

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Post published:December 3, 2024
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Learn how to prune oregano for continued production

YouTube: How and When to Prune Oregano

Our latest video shares how and when to prune oregano. At the end of the season oregano can look pretty sad. Christy walks you through the process.

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Post published:November 26, 2024
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It's pomegranate season! We love putting arils on salads, roasted squash, and more.

Wordless Wednesday: Getting it Planted

Here at Gardenerd HQ we're getting it planted. Fall crops are in! Here's some inspiration to help you get it planted too.

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Post published:November 20, 2024
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Learn about how avocados are pollinated and get this great recipe

YouTube: Avocado Tree Pollination Explained (and Chocolate Mousse Recipe)

In our latest YouTube video, Christy explains avocado tree pollination while making a delicious, dairy-free chocolate avocado mousse.

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Post published:November 19, 2024
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Mittens spends quality time patrolling the back corner of the garden - a thoroughfare for rats.

Keeping Pets Safe from Traps in the Garden

How do we keep pets safe from traps in the garden? If you've read this blog or watched our videos you've met Mittens, our beloved mouser / squirrel chaser / chicken protector. She eats rats whole...she is a nose-to-tail carnivore.

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Post published:November 13, 2024
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YouTube: How to Install a Gopher Barrier

Our latest video shares our step by step process for how to install a gopher barrier. We added one to our existing raised bed recently and it is going to make all the difference.

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Post published:November 12, 2024
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Mittens stands guard in Gardenerd HQ's test garden.

Wordless Wednesday: New Life in Fall

In warm-winter climates, fall brings new life as much as spring does. It is a shedding of tired, old plants and a chance to grow new crops for another season.

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Post published:November 6, 2024
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Grow more root vegetables in your garden this cool season.

YouTube: Root Vegetable Planting Tips for Small Gardens

Our latest video shares root vegetable planting tips from seed in small gardens. Use the techniques Christy shares in this video to get more from your small space garden.

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Post published:November 5, 2024
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The bees are busy bringing in pollen and nectar.

Saying Goodbye to Our Bees

This past Sunday at Gardenerd HQ we said goodbye to our bees. We've kept bees for 12 years now, but when the hubby went into anaphylaxis after being stung in April of 2024, we knew we had to change directions.

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Post published:October 30, 2024
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