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Yesterday we got 2 1/2 inches of rain. It's a record.

Weather: Farmer’s Almanac vs. Old Farmer’s Almanac

Have you ever wondered how The Farmer's Almanac calculates its weather predictions? It's always been a little fascination of mine. Is it astronomy? Astrology? Some secret divining rod that none of us know about? Today's post, which helps solve the mystery, was sent to me by the folks at Equipsupply. Read below to find out which of the two is more accurate: The Old Farmer's Almanac or The Farmer's Almanac. I do have to point out that under "How accurate…

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 7, 2017
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Crop Swap App

Connect with local growers

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 2, 2017
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Tiny plums set fruit in November this year.

Now More Than Ever – Garden

In light of recent hard-to-ignore political events, it feels necessary to weigh in, to not ignore what is transpiring across the country. I see many garden bloggers posting business-as-usual articles about growing flowers, and I'm conflicted. On one hand, we need to keep our heads above water, to avoid being enveloped by whichever side of the political news bubble we read, and to take a break once in awhile. On the other hand, staying silent doesn't serve the greater community.…

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 1, 2017
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Now you never have to discard starter again.

Recipe: Homemade Sourdough Crumpets

While you rarely hear the word "crumpet" in common parlance these days, they are as tasty as they were in the Middle Ages (or more so, I'll wager). Similar to English muffins, crumpets are thick pancakes cooked on a griddle. Since we started making sourdough bread, we need to refresh our sourdough starter every so often by "discarding" some of it before feeding. So we're always on the hunt for recipes to use up the discarded starter. Behold this simple…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 31, 2017
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Soil Care After Rain

Tips for your garden after it rains

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 26, 2017
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Garlic, carrots and radishes are so happy with all the rain.

Wordless Wednesday: Winter is Our Spring

California is known for its weather, and for those who don't yet know, winter everywhere else is our spring. Here in SoCal flowers have sprouted everywhere, peas are growing strong, brassicas are loving the rain (LOTS of rain!). For gardeners with yards covered in snow, enjoy those seed catalogs by the fire. We're still tending the soil and harvesting winter crops. Enjoy these shots from our winter garden. We hope you are enjoying the winter regardless of whether you are…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 25, 2017
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SkySource makes water from the air and gives it away for free in Venice Beach.

YouTube: Making Water from Air with David Hertz

Our latest YouTube video features an interview with David Hertz of SkySource. We explore how a machine can make water from air, and how the device is being used in drought-stricken areas to keep gardens and trees alive. This video is part of a new endeavor for 2017: the Acknowledgment Series. People doing good work in the world deserve to be acknowledged for their efforts and we've set out to do that. Check out David's innovative solution to the drought…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 24, 2017
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Do Ollas Work?

DIY ollas and how they are effective

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 12, 2017
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Swiss chard seeds

Ask Gardenerd: Short Season Varieties

When asked about her greatest garden challenge, Melinda from Sweden wrote to us recently, "No doubt about it, here in Sweden our greatest gardening challenge is the climate, low temperatures and frost as late as 13 June and as early as late-August. I just sigh when I see seed packets where 95 days frost-free are required. In spite of this challenge I am always looking for ways to "negotiate with nature" to create micro-climates and take such short-cuts as indoor…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 11, 2017
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Start your year off with knowledge and power.

Giveaway: Corona Snips and Gardening for Geeks

Fruit tree pruning season is at hand and it brings to mind the importance of having the right tools. Whether you're pruning a fruit tree, a shrub or a bonsai, the right tool makes the job easy. The wrong tool can damage the plant/tree and welcome unwelcome diseases. Corona Tools gave us a pair of Curved Grape Snips to give away to one lucky Gardenerd who grows grapes (or wants to in 2017). Is that you? We know several gardenerds…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 10, 2017
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