Minnie and Moon
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Technically a fruit, carob pods are eaten while the seeds are discarded.
Making Carob Powder
Autumn brings with it an array of colorful fruits and vegetables from the garden...and seeds. This Thanksgiving, as we dig into our root cellars for orange carrots, purple potatoes, and…
Rise of the Giants
This is a film dedicated to growing giant pumpkins
Celery has a bitter, strong unless it is blanched.
Ask Gardenerd: When to Blanch Celery
We love this question that came in to Ask Gardenerd this week: "I planted celery about 6 weeks ago (from the chopped off part of market celery) and it is…
Round the corner to the entrance to the farm and you're greeted with roses and hay bales.
Field Trip: Cal Poly Pomona’s Kellogg Ranch
It was 5:30 in the morning when I got in the car to drive the hour it would take to get to Cal Poly Pomona. By the time I arrived…
Breaking up Clay Soil
Gardenerd answers this week what the best way to break up clay soil.
Gardener's Supply discontinued this bumper sticker years ago.
Giveaway: Random Acts of Gardening
It appears that the holiday season has officially begun, so in the spirit of giving, we're digging into our treasure trove for something special to give away to you, our…
As plants grow in, the family can enjoy fresh lettuce, kale, and radishes from their new garden.
One More Turf Removal Rebate Garden
People in Southern California are finally catching on to the idea that lawns are a waste of water, especially during a drought like the one we've been in for many…
History of the Jack-o-Lantern
Pumpkin carving dates back to an Irish tradition of carving turnips and potatoes.
6 types of kale, 2 plants each
2014 Fall Garden Tour
The fall garden is our favorite here at Gardenerd. The cooler temperatures lend themselves to growing crops without pests, and with much less stress than summer months. If we ever…