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YouTube: Tips for Growing Swiss Chard
Swiss chard is one of our favorite vegetables to grow here at Gardenerd HQ. It's colorful, tasty, and comes in varieties that will pop in your garden. Our latest video shares tips for growing Swiss chard this fall (in warm winter climates) or in spring (everywhere else). Whether you grow from seed or nursery transplants, you'll find helpful advice here. How to Grow Swiss Chard https://youtu.be/yIVfID47qek?si=QsFf0OZuOlY3p0Gp Subscribe to the Gardenerd YouTube channel for more great tips like these. Consider becoming…
Rainy days end in rainbows.
Wordless Wednesday – Rainy Day Inspiration
There is still heat in the forecast, but this week's rainy days made me feel eager for real fall weather. Here's some inspiration to get you through the rest of the month.
Dried tree leaves make good compost material
False Fall
False Fall is happening again, and it will continue for Angelinos through the rest of October. What is false fall? I guess you could say it's when you think it's time to plant, but it's not. Over and over again.
Dried Aleppo Peppers in a jar.
Grow Your Own Aleppo Pepper Chili Flakes
The folks at Milk Street use a lot of Aleppo Pepper flakes in their recipes. So we decided to grow them this year to make our own for the pantry.
Does My Soil Have Root-Feeding Nematodes?
Some things are only apparent after the season ends, like root-feeding nematodes. You may not know it until you pull out your plants.
Fish peppers are edible and delicious at every stage of growth. We love them for their stripy markings.
Wordless Wednesday: Summer Memories
Summer is officially over and our mind turns to fall, but let's celebrate these summer memories while they are still fresh. Here's some inspiration for your garden plans this month.
YouTube: 5 Seeds to Grow This Fall
Our latest video offers 5 seeds to grow this fall. In this video Christy shares varieties we're testing out for fall 2026
YouTube: How to Prune Woody Herbs So They Don’t Get Deadwood
Our latest video tackles the issue of woody herbs and their tendency to develop deadwood if not pruned often enough.
Spring planning is fun!
Get Ready for Fall Planting
Fall equinox is September 22nd, and while we may not be done with summer just yet, it's time for fall planning now. Why plan ahead? There are so many good reasons!