New Chickens – Meet Sally-Ann and Eloise
We got two new chickens in the midst of a chaotic week after the 4th of July.
Our nectarines are safe under netting. Stay tuned for a video that shows what we invented to keep the squirrels away.
In Honor of Stone Fruit Season – Recipes
In honor of a successful stone fruit season, we thought it appropriate to share some of our favorite recipes using stone fruits
YouTube: Fruit Tree Protection Experiment
Our latest video shares a fruit tree protection success story: we came up with a contraption that WORKED to protect our nectarine tree from squirrels through harvest day.
Podcast: Summer Tips with Christy
This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, it's change of pace day. Just you and me, gardenerds. In this episode I address a few topics that keep coming up with clients and curious minds alike.
The Gardenerd Test Garden is in full summer mode. Typical blight activity on the tomatoes, but everything is else going strong.
Wordless Wednesday: Summer Lovin’
? Summer Lovin' happened so fa-ast.? Well, for anxious gardenerds, summer couldn't get here soon enough. The wait between planting and harvesting feels soooo long, doesn't it?
Review: Long-Sleeved Garden Gloves
People offer to send me stuff all the time, like these long-sleeved garden gloves. But I only say yes if it looks like something I can use.
YouTube: Squash Problems – Fruit Rotting or Dropping Off?
Our latest YouTube video explores squash problems. "Why are my squash fruits rotting and dropping off?" We're getting this question a lot lately so we put the solutions in one place for you.
Catherine McLaughlin chats with Christy about rookie mistakes made when building raised beds.
Podcast: Raised Bed Design with Catherine McLaughlin
On this week's Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, we talk shop with Catherine McLaughlin, the Design Studio Principal from Farmscape about the rookie mistakes even professional landscape designers make when it comes to raised bed vegetable garden design.
Review: Blue Sky Body Care
A while ago, our friend Michael Wittman of Blue Sky Biochar gave us some soap. Not just any soap, it's his newest product: Blue Sky Body Care—all natural soap made with biochar and bamboo vinegar.
Come with us on a field trip to a lavender festival.
YouTube: Field Trip and How To Prune Lavender
We took a field trip to the Highland Spring Ranch for the Lavender Festival. It gave us a chance to drink lavender lemonade and shoot helpful tips on pruning lavender.