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Purple Savoy cabbage is ready to harvest. Time for hot & sour soup!

Cabbage is En Vogue for 2026

We've never been trendy here at Gardenerd, but when Vogue Magazine recently featured Cabbage as a trend for 2026, we were ahead of that trend.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 21, 2026
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Et praecidi ego sum = I cut, therefore I am

Crimes Against Horticulture

My friend Billy Goodnick runs a Facebook page called Crimes Against Horticulture: When Bad Taste Meets Power Tools. It is a source of endless humor for me and my fellow gardenerds.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 20, 2026
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Tree kale is reaching for the sky. It's 8 feet tall now, with no sign of stopping.

Wordless Wednesday: Growing Through Winter

Things are rough out there and it's only mid-January. Here's some inspiration to keep you growing through winter.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 14, 2026
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Ask Gardenerd: Heavy Metals in Soils

A thought-provoking question came into Ask Gardenerd from Bill Thompson in New Hampshire this week about heavy metals. Let's dive in.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 13, 2026
Post category:Blog Sage Advice
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New Novel: Bolting To Seed Coming Soon!

Big news, Gardenerds: my new novel, Bolting To Seed, is coming soon! Get all the details and help us bring it to life.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 7, 2026
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Authors Staci & Jeremy Hill and their 6 children.

Review: The Preserver’s Garden

I received a review copy of The Preserver's Garden: How to Grow a Garden for Fermenting, Canning, Pickling, Dehydrating, Freeze Drying and More in October, 2025. Read my review of this new book for gardeners who preserve.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 6, 2026
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Yellow cherry tomato volunteers will produce in the next couple of months with any luck.

Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Eve

In honor of Christmas Eve and the chance to relax, here is some inspiration for your holiday. We look forward to helping you grow your best garden in 2026.

Post author:Christy
Post published:December 24, 2025
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made with home grown cayenne

Recipe: Spicy Chocolate Cookies

I have a paper copy of Real Simple Magazine's Spicy Chocolate Cookies, but couldn't find it online to share it with you. So here you go. My holiday gift to you.