LA used to be agricultural. Learn all about the Rise and fall of Farming in Los Angeles with our podcast guest, Judi Gerber
For years I've hoped that someone will bring back the BioStack compost bin. Now I'm doing something about it. And I need your help. Last week, after posting a YouTube Live video about composting, several people asked where they can get the compost bins shown in the video. The Smith & Hawken BioStack Compost Bin dropped out of production when Smith & Hawken closed back in 2009. Miracle-Gro bought the company and then sold it to Target. Target still holds…
Every day, I get upset about Climate Change. Some days I'm angry that "no one is paying attention". Sometimes it's despair that we're too late to save the planet. You see, I do this gardening thing to change the world one garden at a time, but it's not enough. So I feel helpless. This weekend, I did something about it. I attended the Pachamama Alliance symposium called Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream. Pachamama has many meanings, but for brevity's…
We received a request to share our composting operation here at Gardenerd HQ, and to discuss what is the best compost bin set up. In this 11-minutes YouTube Live video we do just that. We talk tips about ideal location, the best bins (our favorite is no longer available), and the best tools for the job. We also cover the basics of composting (what ingredients you need), proper aeration and more. Come look behind the scenes and learn a thing…
Homesteading and cleaning products this season with our podcast guest, Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne
Summer Solstice is almost here, but since school is out and days are longer, it feels like summer already. It's time to watch plants grow, and to enjoy harvests from the garden. It's also time to tackle problems like pests, insufficient nutrients in soils, and diseases that set in right about now. Take action early to avoid compounding the problem and enjoy June Delights. Here's what's growin' on in the Gardenerd Test Garden. Enjoy the ups and downs of the…
Here's a question we see frequently when it comes to citrus trees: "Our orange tree has yellow leaves. What can we do? It is a dwarf tree. There are some oranges starting to grow. -- Janette" Thanks for asking, Janette. There are several reason why your orange tree might be turning yellow. Let's start with the most common reason. Too Much Water Most people water their citrus trees too often. Citrus trees, like most fruit trees, like deep but infrequent…
Sourdough bread is addictive. Once you learn how to make it you want to perfect it. You gain weight testing loaf after loaf, but it's worth every pound. Because bread is the staff of life, and sourdough is a living food. This week's guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Dana Morgan of Los Angeles Bread Bakers (L.A.B.B.). Dana teaches sourdough bread making classes, and organizes events for L.A.B.B., including monthly bakes at the Westchester Community Oven…
Learn about our Favorite grains to grow and bake with this season with our podcast guest, Dana Morgan
Summer is almost here, the weather is warming up, and the garden is really taking off. I don't know about you, but in June I'm hankering to get away, to put my garden on autopilot and take a vacation. But that's right when things start getting good! Here's our June To-Do List for your vegetable garden: June To-Do List Hand Pollinate In the early morning, get out your paint brush and hand pollinate squash to ensure plenty of fruits for…