Freshly applied salt hay mulch on a newly planted Vego Garden
Give Away: Salt Hay Mulch
We're giving away a small box of Salt Hay. To find out why we like it, read on...
YouTube: Low Cost Trellises That Last
Gardening on a budget is possible when you use low cost trellises that last for decades. Our latest video shows you how to do it.
Review: The Modern Pioneer Pantry
When a review copy of The Modern Pioneer Pantry by Mary Bryant Shrader dropped in my inbox, it gave me hope. This book does not disappoint.
YouTube: The Problem with Salsa Gardens – Cilantro
Our latest video helps solve the problem with salsa gardens, when cilantro and tomatoes aren't ripe at the same time.
Henderson Bush Lima bean flowers are just getting started
Wordless Wednesday: Stages of Summer
The summer garden doesn't happen all at once, there are stages of summer. Some crops are just getting started, while others are finishing up. We celebrate the impatience and anticipation of the summer garden in pictures this week.
YouTube: Growing Watermelons from Seed In Small Spaces
Yes, you can grow watermelons in small spaces! Our latest video shows you how it works.
Recipe: Roasted Parsnips with Sage
Roasted parsnips might not seem like a timely dish for summer, but this recipe is perfect for a stored harvest or spring-grown root veggies
YouTube: Why We Thin Fruit Trees
Why do we thin fruit trees? Can't we just leave all the fruit on there? We get these questions a lot at Gardenerd. Today's video answers those questions. Christy shares the techniques for properly thinning a fruit tree, using a Fuji apple as an example. If your trees are producing tiny fruits at this stage, you need to watch this video. Why We Thin Fruit Trees https://youtu.be/SFaDP__thwY?si=n9qBxJqtYA3oUMsM Subscribe to the Gardenerd YouTube channel for more great fruit-related tips like this…
Local: Culver City Garden Show – This Saturday!
Attention Angelinos: Come to the Culver City Garden Show this weekend to get your fill of everything gardening! Christy will be the keynote speaker on Saturday, June 21 at 1:30 p.m. Shop for plants and other gardening gear. Enter the plant contest and raffle. Take a class and commune with fellow gardeners. And after Christy's talk, stay for the book signing, where you can grab a signed copy of High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening or Christy's other books. Keynote…
YouTube: Tomato Tricks for Growing in Small Spaces
Our latest YouTube video shares tomato tricks for growing in small spaces. We're happy to share our strategies for getting the most from your tomato bed this year.