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Sara Patterson at the Heirloom Expo

Podcast: Growing in Difficult Conditions with Sara Patterson

Sara Patterson started Red Acre Farm and a CSA at age 14 and grows year-round in some of the most difficult growing conditions around.

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 5, 2023
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Winter squashes are coming in from the garden.

Wordless Wednesday – October is Here

We're celebrating the arrival of fall with National Kale Day this week, and inspiration to get you out in the garden.

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 4, 2023
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Recipe: Tomato Tart

If you still have tomatoes on the garden, make use of them with this delicious and colorful tomato tart recipe.

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 27, 2023
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Take a tour of the Heirloom Expo 2023.

YouTube: Heirloom Expo Tour 2023

In our latest video, we take you on a tour of the September 2023 Heirloom Expo. Giant piles of squash, tables of gorgeous varieties, tons of seeds for sale. What's not to love?!

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 26, 2023
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Podcast: Sustainable Gardening Resources with Lois de Vries

Lois de Vries created the Sustainable Gardening Library to make sure everyone has access to accurate, science-based, gardening knowledge they can rely on.

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 21, 2023
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Did you know you can eat radish seed pods? They are spicy and provide a zing to salads just like their roots.

Wordless Wednesday: End of Summer

It's the end of summer. And while I'm speaking at The Heirloom Expo today in Ventura County (still time to drive out so you don't miss this fantastic festival for all things gardening), I wanted to share what's growin' on at Gardenerd HQ.

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 13, 2023
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This Proven Winners Amazel Basil is one of our only plants without downy mildew this year. It is proving itself to be amazing.

YouTube: Solutions for Basil Downy Mildew

Basil downy mildew is a bummer. But fear not, we have a a solution for basil downy mildew.

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 12, 2023
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Helen discusses her new book and the research behind it.

Podcast: Eliminate Fertilizers with Helen Atthowe

Our guest this week on the Podcast is Helen Atthowe. She has develop techniques to reduce and eventually eliminate fertilizer inputs. It's all in her new book.