Christy, Author at Gardenerd

YouTube: 6 Seeds to Try in 2025

Every year we select seeds to try in the new year. For 2025 we've picked 6 open pollinated varieties to satisfy your craving for something new.

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Post published:January 14, 2025
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It's stinging nettle season. Check out recipes for this underappreciated wild green.

Wordless Wednesday: Winter’s Crazy Garden

Get inspired to grow this season with this motivational Wordless Wednesday.

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Post published:January 8, 2025
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year, gardenerds! The 2025 gardening season starts with seed catalogs and big dreams in winter 2024/25. At the end of January we'll start tomato seeds indoors for late-March planting (in warm-winter areas). Until then, it's time to dream big and plan your strategy for spring. Seed catalogs are ready to peruse and help plan your dream garden. These are some of our favorites. Find more on our Links Page Next week we'll share some of our new seed…

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Post published:January 7, 2025
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YouTube: Simple and Safe Pest Control Hack

Do you lose tomatoes to critters just before they are ripe? This pest control hack will help you harvest more from your garden.

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Post published:December 17, 2024
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Purple mustard greens are gracing salads this fall, along with lettuces and other greens.

Wordless Wednesday: Wonder-full Fall Gardening

As seedlings take hold as we enter the wonder-full fall gardening time. Radishes, lettuces, brassicas, peas, and more are filling the beds. Inspiration for your garden!

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Post published:December 11, 2024
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YouTube: Build a Better Compost Pile

In our latest video, Christy shares the science behind one trick that helps you build a better compost pile. It proves that a little effort up front pays big dividends down the line.

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Post published:December 10, 2024
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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.…