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 a beacon to spring plantings to come. This Saturday marks the first day of winter, but it also means the days will get a little longer each day--a step closer to spring as each day passes. How nice for you...what can I do now? This is the time to spray…
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 be hard to come by in winter. Start a seed flat or two of forage seed mix and you'll have happy, healthy hens all winter long. We use a regular seed flat and a seed mix from Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply. It's offers healthy omega-3s for you and…
Make your Own Wreath
Helpful tips in making your won compostable wreath.
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 we did for Jesse a few years ago. Now he's moved and needed a new garden to go with it. His new space had a great view and a small area for a vegetable garden. The style of the home is woodsy and casual, overlooking a pool and well-established trees.…
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 to the Getty Villa for a scenic bite to eat at their patio cafe. What luck! The gate guard was giving away tickets. But before we could reach the cafe, we spied a short line for a garden tour, about to start in moments. How could we resist? We grabbed…
Thanksgiving Traditions
Here at Gardenerd our Thanksgiving tradition is to plant bulbs
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 caterpillar to cocoon to butterfly last week. (If you want to catch up, click the link above to go back to the beginning). We were out in the garden early one morning and saw that the chrysalis had changed color. What was bright green had turned dark, and we could…
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 you through it. Seeds lose viability if stored improperly. By storing them in the right way, you'll save money, and you'll be ready for survival after the zombie apocalypse when the time comes. Storing Seeds to Make them Last for Years See? It's pretty straight forward and simple. How do…