Read more about the article Garden New Year’s Resolutions 2016
Rare, but becoming more available, Glass Gem Popping Corn is one to grow in 2016.

Garden New Year’s Resolutions 2016

Continue ReadingGarden New Year’s Resolutions 2016

I’m not a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions. High expectations at the beginning of the year often lead to disappointment in a short time, once life steps in to remind us why we didn’t check off those resolutions last year. I’d rather make a list of hopes and aspirations for the year instead. Then each accomplishment is a celebration when achieved. We had a very busy 2015 here at Gardenerd, so the goal for this year is balance. Here…

Read more about the article Ask Gardenerd: Growing Turmeric
Ground turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties.

Ask Gardenerd: Growing Turmeric

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An interesting question came in to Ask Gardenerd this week: "My friend and I both live in central South Carolina. Last year we planted turmeric plants in our yards. Now we realize that we need to know how and when to harvest these plants. What should they look like? Do they need to be stored for a time before using the root? (like some potatoes and onions). Please give us some general ideas and tips. Thank you. Evelyn" We love…

Read more about the article Design: Therapeutic Garden For Recovery
A mixture of lettuces and kale, planted from nursery transplants, allow residents to see the difference between starting from seed and buying from the nursery.

Design: Therapeutic Garden For Recovery

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Every once in awhile we get to be part of something big. Build a garden that really makes a difference. This is one of those gardens. For those who've never heard about "horticultural therapy," take a look at the latest garden we installed in October. It's a therapeutic garden for recovery. Horticultural therapy is all about engaging people in the act of gardening to improve well-being. We garden for health, well-being, and sanity, right? Horticultural therapy goes a little farther,…

Read more about the article Yes, Virginia, There is a Winter Garden
Multicolored carrots include Yellowstone, Cosmic Purple and Scarlet Nantes

Yes, Virginia, There is a Winter Garden

Continue ReadingYes, Virginia, There is a Winter Garden

So many people are shocked to discover that you can grow food in winter. In many places, where the ground freezes, it is more challenging but still possible. In warm-winter climates like Los Angeles, it's a piece of cake. Folks flock to Hollywood from other parts of the country, for stardom, yes, but mainly for the weather. If you've never grown a winter garden, let's start now. It's December, and for colder locations it's too late to plant, so take…

Read more about the article Where’s Gardenerd: Spring in New Zealand!
Where's Gardenerd? In a Hinau tree (Elaeocarpus dentatus) at a local park.

Where’s Gardenerd: Spring in New Zealand!

Continue ReadingWhere’s Gardenerd: Spring in New Zealand!

Imagine our joy when we saw the first photos documenting Where's Gardenerd popping up in New Zealand last week. Perfect timing because it's spring in the Southern Hemisphere, and gardens are going gangbusters there. David Scully took the challenge and ran with it. He took Gardenerd to local parks and rivers to share with us armchair travelers the flora and fauna of New Zealand. He posted his adventures on Instagram through his feed @David_Suclly. Check this out: Apparently a Dragon…

Read more about the article Design: Tall Beds for Deep Roots
In progress. Hauling in the mammoth raised beds.

Design: Tall Beds for Deep Roots

Continue ReadingDesign: Tall Beds for Deep Roots

We recently completed a new garden installation in Sherman Oaks, CA, where a homeowner wanted tall raised beds to remind her of her garden in Oregon. Stately, tall beds with plenty of root space for veggies to grow big and strong. Gardenerd was happy to oblige. The space was already mapped out with a foundation of decomposed granite. So we knew drainage would be great. Located near the family pool, the garden would be out of the way enough to…

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