We get questions like this one from Esther Lumer a lot: "Where do I buy worms to revive my compost bins?" The answer varies depending on what kind of compost bin you have, and depending on your goals. Let's explore.
This week's newest video explores the techniques involved in processing dry beans for storage. We walk you through, step by step, to ensure your dry beans don't go bad on the shelf. It's a fun project you can do with family, or with friends within your safety bubble.
Our guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Rebecca Tickell this week. She's the co-director and producer of Kiss the Ground, the new documentary from Big Picture Films.
We've officially passed the fall equinox, which means the garden looks like crap. Death is part of the garden's life cycle and it is something we must come to terms with. The good news is that fall also welcomes new beginnings -- cool season crops!
With fires raging here in California, the question keeps coming up: how do I deal with fallen ash in the garden? Does it contaminate the soil? Should I eat the plants? These are all good questions. Let's look at the answers.
Our latest video takes you behind the scenes to see how I plan out my garden on paper each season. It's time to start the process.
This week's podcast guest is Brittany App, professional photographer and documentary filmmaker. Brittany is completing her film, Where There Once Was Water, which dives into the California drought and the quest for a sustainable future.
The garden is looking downtrodden as summer fades, but it's been through a long season and there's still a month or so to go before we plant cool weather crops here in Los Angeles.
A lot of new gardeners started their Coronavirus gardens in containers, so here's a helpful video on how to set up basic drip irrigation for containers and small spaces. Drip irrigation is like LEGOs; you can make any system you want if you have all the parts.
Our guest this week is David White of Center for Regenerative Agriculture. He's got a PhD in cell biology and uses compost tea and other regenerative practices to rebuild dead soils. He shares his tips for growing healthy soil in your garden.