Greens and roots make a big show in winter gardens
Late-Fall Garden Happenings
Half the country may be covered with snow, but the Gardenerd Test Garden is going strong here in Southern California. Don't think of it as bragging; think of it as…
It didn't look like this for long.
YouTube: Growing Chicken Forage Mix
Our last YouTube video of the year is up and running, and it's all about growing chicken forage mix. Homestead hens love to eat fresh greens and those greens can…
Make your Own Wreath
Helpful tips in making your won compostable wreath.
Custom trellis for the flower garden.
New Keyhole Garden for Jesse
With every new house comes the opportunity for a new garden, and in the case of Jesse Carmichael, a new keyhole garden. Some of you may remember the first garden…
A California grape is used for more resilience
Field Trip: Getty Villa
After a glorious morning hike overlooking the ocean, Gardenerd's Senior Strategy Officer (aka husband) and I took a drive down Pacific Coast Highway to see if we could get in…
Thanksgiving Traditions
Here at Gardenerd our Thanksgiving tradition is to plant bulbs
The chrysalis becomes translucent as the butterfly prepares to hatch
Monarch Butterfly Update – Rebirth!
For those who have been following our recent visitors to our milkweed plants, we have some exciting news. We were fortunate enough to catch the transformation of Monarch butterfly from…
YouTube: Storing Seeds the Best Way
It's time for a new YouTube video, and this one is about storing seeds to keep them vital for years. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3, and we'll walk…
A Lesson in Persimmon
It’s persimmon season, a perfect time for a quick lesson.