Wordless Wednesday – Spring Celebration
Spring is officially here in the northern hemisphere, and we're having a spring celebration around here. Flowers are in bloom, old crops are coming out, new crops are on the way.
YouTube: Grow Artichokes – Not Aphids
This week, as our artichokes start to send up signs of life, we share our tricks for how to grow artichokes - not aphids. Christy shares her tips for choosing whether to grow in the ground, containers or raised beds. She also gives you tips on how to keep aphids off your artichokes as they begin to produce.
Podcast: Pest Control Tips with Susan Mulvihill
We're excited to talk pest control with Susan Mulvihill this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast. Susan uses IPM to manage pests in her garden, and her latest book, The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook, gives gardenerds the tools they need to tackle any pest problem.
Gardenerd Joins the Great Grow Along
Spring is upon us, and we're excited to be part of the Great Grow Along, a virtual garden conference taking place this March 19-21, 2021. Christy, along with 40+ other garden experts, will share her tips and tidbits for successful gardening.
Recipe: Chocolate Chip Pan Cookie
I have no excuse for this chocolate chip pan cookie recipe except to say that it is one of the best Pandemic coping mechanisms I've seen all year.
YouTube: Chill Hours – What Are They?
Our latest YouTube video explains chill hours - what are they and why do you need them? Christy shares the basics to make it easier to choose the right fruit trees and berries for your garden. Pick the right tree with the right chill hours, and you'll actually get fruit!
Podcast: Be An Eco Hero With Tessa Wardley
Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Tessa Wardley, a former global environmental policy consultant, and current policy advisor to the UK’s Department of the Environment.
Wordless Wednesday: Spring Is In The Air
Spring is in the air, even though some places still have snow on the ground. There was a nationwide heat trend earlier this week, where folks suffering from frigid temperatures were suddenly shedding their jackets. Spring is just around the corner for most, and for some the garden is in full-tilt production. Here's some inspiration for the week.
YouTube: Colorful Tomatoes to Grow in 2021
We all have limited space for tomatoes, and given the abundance of options (there are more than 600 varieties of heirloom tomatoes alone!) deciding which to grow can be like choosing a favorite child. In this video we share our selection of colorful tomatoes that we are growing here at Gardenerd. Tomatoes come in all shapes and colors, and flavors that range from tart to super sweet. We choose paste/plum, cherry, beefsteak, and salad sized tomatoes for variety, color, and…
Podcast: Grow Bag Gardening with Kevin Espiritu
Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, we chat with Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening.