What's Growin' On Archives - Gardenerd https://gardenerd.com/category/blog/whats-growin-on-blog/ The ultimate resource for garden nerds Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:01:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/favicon-50x50.jpg What's Growin' On Archives - Gardenerd https://gardenerd.com/category/blog/whats-growin-on-blog/ 32 32 Gardening with Gardenerd.com false episodic Gardening with Gardenerd.com podcast@gardenerd.com ℗ & © 2008-20 Gardenerd.com ℗ & © 2008-20 Gardenerd.com podcast What's Growin' On Archives - Gardenerd https://gardenerd.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/podcastlogo-NEW.png https://gardenerd.com/category/blog/whats-growin-on-blog/ TV-G Recipe: Avocado Chocolate Mousse https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-avocado-chocolate-mousse/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-avocado-chocolate-mousse/#respond Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32199 We've been talking about this avocado chocolate mousse recipe since mentioning it on our podcast back in 2016.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-avocado-chocolate-mousse/feed/ 0 YouTube: How to Save Artichoke Seeds https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-save-artichoke-seeds/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-save-artichoke-seeds/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32219 Our latest video shows you how to save artichoke seeds using one common household utensil that makes the job a whole lot easier. Christy shares this trick she learned from an artichoke breeder more than a decade ago.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-save-artichoke-seeds/feed/ 0 Mothballs In the Garden https://gardenerd.com/blog/mothballs-in-the-garden/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/mothballs-in-the-garden/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32159 Recently I was interviewed for an article on Martha Stewart.com about using mothballs in the garden.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/mothballs-in-the-garden/feed/ 0 YouTube: What to Do With Fresh Corn That Didn’t Fully Pollinate https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-what-to-do-with-fresh-corn-that-didnt-fully-pollinate/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-what-to-do-with-fresh-corn-that-didnt-fully-pollinate/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32188 Sometimes your fresh corn looks beautiful when you harvest it, sometimes you get corn that didn't fully pollinate, or worse, overripe corn.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-what-to-do-with-fresh-corn-that-didnt-fully-pollinate/feed/ 0 In the News: Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak https://gardenerd.com/blog/in-the-news-cyclospora-parasite-outbreak/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/in-the-news-cyclospora-parasite-outbreak/#respond Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32195 News about recalls and outbreaks like the recent cyclospora parasite makes us grateful that we grow most of our salad greens at home

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/in-the-news-cyclospora-parasite-outbreak/feed/ 0 YouTube: How to Clean Your Seed Trays https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-clean-your-seed-trays/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-clean-your-seed-trays/#respond Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32192 Our latest video shares how to clean your seed trays after you've transplanted seedlings out into the garden. Christy shows you how.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-clean-your-seed-trays/feed/ 0 Wordless Holiday https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-holiday/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-holiday/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32172 The U.S. recently turned 250 years old over the 4th of July holiday. Here's some inspiration as we celebrate a bountiful harvest.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-holiday/feed/ 0 YouTube: Ask Gardenerd: What Insects Should I Get? https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-ask-gardenerd-what-insects-should-i-get/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-ask-gardenerd-what-insects-should-i-get/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32169 This week we chose a question from Sherri M on Ask Gardenerd for our YouTube video: “What insects should I get to eat the bad insects that are eating my garden?” Christy explains some of the steps for diagnosing pest problems in the garden. It’s the short version of our online course, Creating a Healthy […]

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-ask-gardenerd-what-insects-should-i-get/feed/ 0 YouTube: Bait Your Rat Traps with No Mess https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-bait-your-rat-traps-with-no-mess/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-bait-your-rat-traps-with-no-mess/#respond Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32154 Our latest video offers a way to bait your rat traps with no mess. Christy shares the trick we use here at Gardenerd HQ to keep hands clean.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-bait-your-rat-traps-with-no-mess/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Summer Solstice https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-summer-solstice/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-summer-solstice/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32133 Summer solstice happened on Sunday, and now we begin that slow journey to fall. Here's some inspiration to help you make the most of summer.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-summer-solstice/feed/ 0 YouTube: How to Hand-Pollinate Squash https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-hand-pollinate-squash/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-hand-pollinate-squash/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32130 Leave nothing to chance - hand-pollinate your squash this summer for a bigger harvest. Our latest video shows you how, step-by-step.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-hand-pollinate-squash/feed/ 0 Recipe: Roasted Turnips https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-roasted-turnips/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-roasted-turnips/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32120 Root vegetables are often relegated to fall and winter meals, but if you store them right, you'll be able to make this roasted turnip recipe anytime.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-roasted-turnips/feed/ 0 YouTube: Best Way to Use Biochar in the Garden https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-best-way-to-use-biochar-in-the-garden/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-best-way-to-use-biochar-in-the-garden/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32117 Our latest video shares the best way to use biochar in your garden. Christy offers a couple options to incorporate carbon into your soil.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-best-way-to-use-biochar-in-the-garden/feed/ 0 YouTube: Favorite Winter Squash Varieties https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-favorite-winter-squash-varieties/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-favorite-winter-squash-varieties/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32074 We love growing winter squash here at Gardenerd HQ. In our latest video, Christy shares some of our favorite winter squash varieties that you can grow this season.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-favorite-winter-squash-varieties/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Welcome to June! https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-welcome-to-june/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-welcome-to-june/#respond Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32054 June is here, summer starts sooner than the solstice, and we're ready to enjoy the garden this month. Here's some inspiration to keep you going in June.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-welcome-to-june/feed/ 0 YouTube: 3 Garden Tips from Bolting to Seed https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-3-garden-tips-from-bolting-to-seed/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-3-garden-tips-from-bolting-to-seed/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32047 In the back of Christy's new novel, Bolting to Seed, there are 10 garden tips from the book. Christy shares three of them with you in our latest YouTube video.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-3-garden-tips-from-bolting-to-seed/feed/ 0 YouTube: Esalen’s Raw Kale Salad Recipe – Step By Step https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-esalens-raw-kale-salad-recipe-step-by-step/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-esalens-raw-kale-salad-recipe-step-by-step/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32038 Christy shares her favorite kale salad recipe that will wow your guests at your next picnic, cookout, or dinner party.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-esalens-raw-kale-salad-recipe-step-by-step/feed/ 0 Goodreads Giveaway for Bolting to Seed https://gardenerd.com/blog/goodreads-giveaway-for-bolting-to-seed/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/goodreads-giveaway-for-bolting-to-seed/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32028 Now until June 2, 2026 enter to win 1 of 4 copies of Bolting to Seed in our Goodreads Giveaway. We're excited to share this new cozy mystery.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/goodreads-giveaway-for-bolting-to-seed/feed/ 0 YouTube: Tired of Herbs Bolting to Seed Early? Try This! https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-tired-of-herbs-bolting-to-seed-early-try-this/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-tired-of-herbs-bolting-to-seed-early-try-this/#respond Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=32010 Our latest video shares a strategy that will help prevent your herbs from bolting to seed early. Learn our trick and grow them this spring.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-tired-of-herbs-bolting-to-seed-early-try-this/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Seeing Results https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-seeing-results/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-seeing-results/#respond Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31991 Right about now we start seeing results from our efforts to grow food. Here's some inspiration to motivate your garden activities this week.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-seeing-results/feed/ 0 YouTube: Best Watering Can for the Job https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-best-watering-can-for-the-job/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-best-watering-can-for-the-job/#respond Tue, 12 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31986 There are decisions to make when it comes to buying a watering can. Christy shares what traits to look for when you buy one.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-best-watering-can-for-the-job/feed/ 0 Bolting to Seed Now Available for Pre-Order https://gardenerd.com/blog/bolting-to-seed-now-available-for-pre-order/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/bolting-to-seed-now-available-for-pre-order/#respond Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31974 It's official! Bolting to Seed is available for pre-order. Get Christy's new cozy mystery novel from Gardenerd or your favorite bookseller.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/bolting-to-seed-now-available-for-pre-order/feed/ 0 YouTube: Garden Fabric Explained – How Floating Row Cover Works https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-garden-fabric-explained/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-garden-fabric-explained/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31970 One of the best tools you can have in the garden is garden fabric, or floating row cover. Our latest video explains how to use it and why it is indispensable when it comes to pest control.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-garden-fabric-explained/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Ordered Chaos https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-ordered-chaos/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-ordered-chaos/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31954 We've let the garden do what it does, created an ordered chaos out there. Here's some inspiration to get you through the week.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-ordered-chaos/feed/ 0 YouTube: Make Your Greens Last Longer After Harvest https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-make-your-greens-last-longer-after-harvest/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-make-your-greens-last-longer-after-harvest/#respond Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31951 This week's video shows you how to process salad greens so they last longer. Christy shares her process to keep lettuces fresh in the fridge

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-make-your-greens-last-longer-after-harvest/feed/ 0 YouTube: How to Beat Beet Disease https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-beat-beet-disease/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-beat-beet-disease/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31934 Our latest video is all about cercospora - beet disease. It affects beets, chard, and other members of the Chenopodiaceae family.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-beat-beet-disease/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Back from Vacation https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-back-from-vacation/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-back-from-vacation/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31918 When I get back from vacation, I always anticipate that first walk through the garden to see what it did without me. Let's see what happened.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-back-from-vacation/feed/ 0 Field Trip: Island Seed and Feed https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-island-seed-and-feed/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-island-seed-and-feed/#respond Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:10:52 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31895 While in Santa Barbara, I visited Island Seed and Feed. For years I've wanted to visit this mythical garden store and was not disappointed.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-island-seed-and-feed/feed/ 0 Last Chance to Get Bolting to Seed Early! https://gardenerd.com/blog/last-chance-to-get-bolting-to-seed-early/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/last-chance-to-get-bolting-to-seed-early/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31901 Heads up, gardenerds: the last chance to get Bolting to Seed before anyone else ends on April 9th at 9 a.m. PDT.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/last-chance-to-get-bolting-to-seed-early/feed/ 0 YouTube: Why Harden Off Your Plants? https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-harden-off-your-plants/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-harden-off-your-plants/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31897 Christy explains what it means to harden off your plants and when it is necessary (hint: it isn't always necessary). Find out how here:

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-harden-off-your-plants/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: April Garden Fools https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-april-garden-fools/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-april-garden-fools/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:26:38 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31878 April is here, so let's be fools and get growing this spring.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-april-garden-fools/feed/ 0 YouTube: How to Cure Potatoes for Storage https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-cure-potatoes-for-storage/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-cure-potatoes-for-storage/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31875 Potatoes are easy to grow, but you have to cure them to last longer in storage. Our latest video shows you how to do that easily.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-cure-potatoes-for-storage/feed/ 0 YouTube: 3 Steps to Aphid-Free Chive Plants https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-3-steps-to-aphid-free-chive-plants/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-3-steps-to-aphid-free-chive-plants/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31865 Our latest video shows you how to get aphid-free chive plants in 3 easy steps.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-3-steps-to-aphid-free-chive-plants/feed/ 0 Review: The Continuous Vegetable Gardener https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-the-continuous-vegetable-gardener/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-the-continuous-vegetable-gardener/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31842 When I received The Continuous Vegetable Gardener by Charlie Nardozzi in the mail, I knew I was going to enjoy diving into this book. Charlie and I think alike in many ways, and his new book reflects that. Charlie thoroughly explores the benefits that perennial vegetables and self-sowing annuals bring to any garden. As we […]

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-the-continuous-vegetable-gardener/feed/ 0 YouTube: Grow Pineapple from Store-Bought Fruits https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-grow-pineapple-from-store-bought-fruits/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-grow-pineapple-from-store-bought-fruits/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31839 If you've always wanted to grow pineapple from store-bought fruits, this video will guide you through our experiment with the process.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-grow-pineapple-from-store-bought-fruits/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: March Madness https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-march-madness-2/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-march-madness-2/#respond Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31772 While it's true that March Madness is usually associated with sports, we gardenerds know that it really means it's time to get growing in the garden.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-march-madness-2/feed/ 0 YouTube: Gardenerd News – Bolting to Seed Novel https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-gardenerd-news-bolting-to-seed-novel/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-gardenerd-news-bolting-to-seed-novel/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31824 Today's the day our Kickstarter campaign launches. Take a moment to watch the trailer and to see the rewards available.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-gardenerd-news-bolting-to-seed-novel/feed/ 0 Event: National Garden Bureau Book Party – March 12, 2026 https://gardenerd.com/blog/event-national-garden-bureau-book-party-march-12-2026/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/event-national-garden-bureau-book-party-march-12-2026/#respond Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31792 Attended the National Garden Bureau Book Party on March 12, 2026. Christy is moderating the chat.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/event-national-garden-bureau-book-party-march-12-2026/feed/ 0 YouTube: Why is My Kohlrabi Skinny? https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-is-my-kohlrabi-skinny/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-is-my-kohlrabi-skinny/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31770 Kohlrabi is one of the best brassicas, IMHO, and it is generally easy to grow. But when it grows tall and skinny instead of bulbing up, that's a problem.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-is-my-kohlrabi-skinny/feed/ 0 YouTube: How to Sprout Seed Potatoes https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-sprout-seed-potatoes/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-sprout-seed-potatoes/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31763 Our latest YouTube video shows you exactly how to sprout seed potatoes before planting them this season. We also explore what conditions are best for sprouting spuds.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-sprout-seed-potatoes/feed/ 0 Review: Hungry Worms Red Wigglers https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-hungry-worms-red-wigglers/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-hungry-worms-red-wigglers/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31745 Back in late 2025, HungryWorms offered me a pound of red wigglers to test out in our worm factory. 3 months later we report our test results.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-hungry-worms-red-wigglers/feed/ 2 YouTube: How to Deal with Downy Mildew https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-deal-with-downy-mildew/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-deal-with-downy-mildew/#respond Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31740 We've talked about downy mildew and it's relationship to basil before, but this week's video dives into downy mildew on other crops.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-deal-with-downy-mildew/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Garden Love – Valentine’s Edition https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-garden-love-valentines-edition/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-garden-love-valentines-edition/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31722 I know it's winter in most places, but as Valentine's Day approaches, we wanted to offer some garden love.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-garden-love-valentines-edition/feed/ 0 YouTube: Why Crops Bolt to Seed Early https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-crops-bolt-to-seed-early/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-crops-bolt-to-seed-early/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31719 Why do crops bolt to seed early? Christy explores the reasons why bolting happens prematurely & how to prevent it.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-crops-bolt-to-seed-early/feed/ 0 Recipe: Farro Pasta with Nettles and (Vegan) Sausage https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-farro-pasta-with-nettles-and-vegan-sausage/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-farro-pasta-with-nettles-and-vegan-sausage/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31705 It's stinging nettle season in warm-winter climates, and this pasta with nettles and sausage recipe helps use them up quick.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-farro-pasta-with-nettles-and-vegan-sausage/feed/ 0 YouTube: Scars on My Citrus Fruits? What Causes Them? https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-scars-on-my-citrus-fruits-what-causes-them/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-scars-on-my-citrus-fruits-what-causes-them/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31702 Our latest YouTube video dives into what causes scars on citrus fruits.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-scars-on-my-citrus-fruits-what-causes-them/feed/ 0 Review: Greenstalk Ultimate Mover https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-greenstalk-ultimate-mover/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-greenstalk-ultimate-mover/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31690 Our latest YouTube video reviews the new Greenstalk Ultimate Mover. Is it what you've been missing in your indoor or patio container garden? Let's find out.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-greenstalk-ultimate-mover/feed/ 1 Cabbage is En Vogue for 2026 https://gardenerd.com/blog/cabbage-is-en-vogue-for-2026/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/cabbage-is-en-vogue-for-2026/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31684 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.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/cabbage-is-en-vogue-for-2026/feed/ 0 Crimes Against Horticulture https://gardenerd.com/blog/crimes-against-horticulture/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/crimes-against-horticulture/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31677 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.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/crimes-against-horticulture/feed/ 2 Wordless Wednesday: Growing Through Winter https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-growing-through-winter/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-growing-through-winter/#respond Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31655 Things are rough out there and it's only mid-January. Here's some inspiration to keep you growing through winter.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-growing-through-winter/feed/ 0 New Novel: Bolting To Seed Coming Soon! https://gardenerd.com/blog/new-novel-bolting-to-seed-coming-soon/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/new-novel-bolting-to-seed-coming-soon/#respond Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31635 Big news, Gardenerds: my new novel, Bolting To Seed, is coming soon! Get all the details and help us bring it to life.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/new-novel-bolting-to-seed-coming-soon/feed/ 0 Review: The Preserver’s Garden https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-the-preservers-garden/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-the-preservers-garden/#comments Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31625 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.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/review-the-preservers-garden/feed/ 2 Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Eve https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-christmas-eve/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-christmas-eve/#respond Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31586 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.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-christmas-eve/feed/ 0 Recipe: Spicy Chocolate Cookies https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-spicy-chocolate-cookies/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-spicy-chocolate-cookies/#respond Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31604 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.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-spicy-chocolate-cookies/feed/ 0 Recipe: Hearty Kale, Squash, and Bean Soup https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-hearty-kale-squash-and-bean-soup/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-hearty-kale-squash-and-bean-soup/#respond Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31577 When this Kale, Squash, and Bean soup recipe appeared in my inbox, I happened to have all the ingredients on hand.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-hearty-kale-squash-and-bean-soup/feed/ 0 5 Seeds (and Seed Catalogs) to Try in 2026 https://gardenerd.com/blog/5-seeds-and-seed-catalogs-to-try-in-2026/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/5-seeds-and-seed-catalogs-to-try-in-2026/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31574 Seed catalogs are one of the best things about winter. Our latest video shares 5 seeds (and seed catalogs) we recommend for your 2026.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/5-seeds-and-seed-catalogs-to-try-in-2026/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Winter is Coming https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-winter-is-coming/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-winter-is-coming/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31553 The phrase "winter is coming" invokes images of snow storms, battles (for GOT fans), & dormant gardens. But here in SoCal it is anything but.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-winter-is-coming/feed/ 0 Persistence: A Jicama Story https://gardenerd.com/blog/persistence-a-jicama-story/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/persistence-a-jicama-story/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31547 If you ever feel like giving up on your garden, read this jicama story. It's a tale of persistence.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/persistence-a-jicama-story/feed/ 2 Holiday Gift Guide 2025 https://gardenerd.com/blog/holiday-gift-guide-2025/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/holiday-gift-guide-2025/#respond Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31534 It's time for our Holiday Gift Guide for 2025. When you shop small and local, you help keep small businesses like us going for another year.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/holiday-gift-guide-2025/feed/ 0 YouTube: How to Plant Bare Root Strawberry Crowns https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-plant-bare-root-strawberry-crowns/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-plant-bare-root-strawberry-crowns/#respond Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31531 One of the most efficient and economical ways to grow strawberries is to plant bare root strawberry crowns. Our video shows you how to plant them.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-how-to-plant-bare-root-strawberry-crowns/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: After the Rain https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-after-the-rain-2/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-after-the-rain-2/#respond Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31513 Rain makes everything grow (it's the nitrogen, really). While you enjoy your holiday week, here's some inspiration to plant something new.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-after-the-rain-2/feed/ 0 Liquidation Sale: The Ultimate Garden Bag https://gardenerd.com/blog/liquidation-sale-the-ultimate-garden-bag/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/liquidation-sale-the-ultimate-garden-bag/#respond Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31497 We're closing out the Ultimate Garden Bag and that means you can save 60% on gift-giving this season. Now is the time to take advantage of this sale.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/liquidation-sale-the-ultimate-garden-bag/feed/ 0 Recipe: Chickpea Stew with Orzo and Mustard Greens https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-chickpea-stew-with-orzo-and-mustard-greens/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-chickpea-stew-with-orzo-and-mustard-greens/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31501 This chickpea stew with orzo and mustard greens is the perfect way to use thinnings from the mustard green patch.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-chickpea-stew-with-orzo-and-mustard-greens/feed/ 0 YouTube: Make The Best Pumpkin Bread from Your Own Pumpkins https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-make-the-best-pumpkin-bread-from-your-own-pumpkins/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-make-the-best-pumpkin-bread-from-your-own-pumpkins/#respond Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31493 Whether you grow your own pumpkins or buy canned puree, we've got the best pumpkin bread recipe for you. It's here in time for the holidays.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-make-the-best-pumpkin-bread-from-your-own-pumpkins/feed/ 0 Field Trip: Borough Market, London https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-borough-market-london/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-borough-market-london/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31465 Last week I was in the UK and made a stop at Borough Market in London. It's a bustling farmers market that draws tourists and locals alike.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-borough-market-london/feed/ 0 YouTube: 7 Crops to Plant in Tiny Spaces https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-7-crops-to-plant-in-tiny-spaces/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-7-crops-to-plant-in-tiny-spaces/#respond Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31462 Our latest video shares 7 crops to plant in tiny space. When space is a premium, you need every crop to perform well and produce abundantly. The crops Christy shares in this video will give you more bang for your buck.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-7-crops-to-plant-in-tiny-spaces/feed/ 0 Event: Free Small Space Gardening Class – Nov 6th https://gardenerd.com/blog/event-free-small-space-gardening-class-nov-6th/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/event-free-small-space-gardening-class-nov-6th/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31445 Let's celebrate fall with a free small space gardening class! Join Christy at Stoneview Nature Center in Culver City, CA on November 6, 2025 at 10 a.m. It's coming up quick! Attendance is free, but RSVP is required

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/event-free-small-space-gardening-class-nov-6th/feed/ 0 YouTube: Easy Crops to Direct Sow This Fall https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-easy-crops-to-direct-sow-this-fall/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-easy-crops-to-direct-sow-this-fall/#respond Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31441 Starting from seed can be daunting but our latest video shares easy crops to direct sow this fall. Christy shares three categories of crops you can direct sow now

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-easy-crops-to-direct-sow-this-fall/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: New Life in Fall https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-new-life-in-fall-2/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-new-life-in-fall-2/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31427 As we transition from summer to cool-season crops, we see new life in fall. Here's some inspiration to keep growing this fall if you can.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-new-life-in-fall-2/feed/ 0 YouTube: 7 Perennial Herbs You Can Plant Once and Harvest Forever https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-7-perennial-herbs-plant-once-harvest-forever/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-7-perennial-herbs-plant-once-harvest-forever/#respond Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31423 Our latest YouTube video shares our favorite 7 perennial herbs. Why do we love them? Because you can grow them for years on end, unlike annual herbs.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-7-perennial-herbs-plant-once-harvest-forever/feed/ 0 Garden Lingo: When Words Come Out Wrong https://gardenerd.com/blog/garden-lingo-when-words-come-out-wrong/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/garden-lingo-when-words-come-out-wrong/#respond Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31388 If I had a dollar for every time the words come out wrong, I'd be wealthy. Let's talk malapropisms and gardening lingo.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/garden-lingo-when-words-come-out-wrong/feed/ 0 YouTube: Got Grubs in Your Soil? https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-got-grubs-in-your-soil/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-got-grubs-in-your-soil/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31384 Our latest YouTube video explains how you end up with grubs in your soil, and how to deal with them. We've got solutions to help you grow.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-got-grubs-in-your-soil/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Closing Out The Garden https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-closing-out-the-garden/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-closing-out-the-garden/#respond Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31367 We're not closing out the garden. We're waiting on summer crops before we pull, prep beds, & plant fall crops. Here's some inspiration.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-closing-out-the-garden/feed/ 0 YouTube: Dealing with Apple Scab on Fruit Trees https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-dealing-with-apple-scab-on-fruit-trees/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-dealing-with-apple-scab-on-fruit-trees/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31364 Apple scab is ugly and it can make fruit inedible. How do we deal with it? This week's YouTube video shares advice on how to manage it.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-dealing-with-apple-scab-on-fruit-trees/feed/ 0 Sale on Fall Planning Online Course https://gardenerd.com/blog/sale-on-fall-planning-online-course/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/sale-on-fall-planning-online-course/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31361 It's fall planning and planting time. The task may feel daunting. So we're offering our online course Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden at a discount

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/sale-on-fall-planning-online-course/feed/ 0 Field Trip: Oak Glen – An Apple Orchard Town https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-oak-glen-an-apple-orchard-town/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-oak-glen-an-apple-orchard-town/#respond Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31348 I don't know how, after living in Los Angeles for 28 years, I only discovered Oak Glen, CA now. The town's main road is lined with apple orchards and U-pick signs

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-oak-glen-an-apple-orchard-town/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Transition to Fall https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-transition-to-fall-2/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-transition-to-fall-2/#respond Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31327 Here in SoCal, we're not planting yet. Another month to go, but here's some inspiration to get you through this transition to fall.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-transition-to-fall-2/feed/ 0 Event: Fall Gardening at Village Well Books & Coffee https://gardenerd.com/blog/event-fall-gardening-at-village-well-books-coffee/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/event-fall-gardening-at-village-well-books-coffee/#respond Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31323 Save the Date, gardenerds: I'm excited to give a talk at Village Well Books & Coffee in Culver City on October 5, 2025 at 5 p.m.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/event-fall-gardening-at-village-well-books-coffee/feed/ 0 Recipe: Burst Cherry Tomato Orzotto https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-burst-cherry-tomato-orzotto/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-burst-cherry-tomato-orzotto/#respond Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31313 If you have an abundance of cherry tomatoes to use up, this recipe is a must-make. I cooked up a batch last night and the flavor was ridiculously good.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-burst-cherry-tomato-orzotto/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: End of Summer https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-end-of-summer-2/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-end-of-summer-2/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31294 Labor Day is the unofficial end of summer. The garden transitions as crops finish up & signs of fall appear. Here's some inspiration.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-end-of-summer-2/feed/ 0 YouTube – Catch Gophers Hands-Free – Gopher Hawk Review https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-catch-gophers-hands-free-gopher-hawk-review/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-catch-gophers-hands-free-gopher-hawk-review/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31291 Do you wish you could catch gophers without touching them? Our latest video shows you the perfect tool for the job.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-catch-gophers-hands-free-gopher-hawk-review/feed/ 0 Giveaway: Farmers’ Almanac 2026 https://gardenerd.com/blog/giveaway-farmers-almanac-2026/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/giveaway-farmers-almanac-2026/#respond Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31279 When I wrote an article for the 2026 Farmers' Almanac, they sent me an extra copy. Now I want to give that copy away to one of you fabulous gardenerds!

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/giveaway-farmers-almanac-2026/feed/ 0 YouTube: Tomato Tour 2025 – Varieties That Worked https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-tomato-tour-2025-varieties-that-worked/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-tomato-tour-2025-varieties-that-worked/#respond Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31274 In our latest YouTube video, we take you on a tour of what tomatoes grew well at Gardenerd HQ in 2025. Add these to your list for next year.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-tomato-tour-2025-varieties-that-worked/feed/ 0 Field Trip: Latte Da Coffee Cafe https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-latte-da-coffee-cafe/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-latte-da-coffee-cafe/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31263 Last month we came upon the Latte Da Coffee Cafe on the way home from a backpacking trip near Mono Lake, CA. It was so cute we had to share this gem of a discovery with you.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/field-trip-latte-da-coffee-cafe/feed/ 0 YouTube: Kick Your Compost into High Gear Part 2 – Turning the Pile https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-kick-your-compost-into-high-gear-part-2-turning-the-pile/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-kick-your-compost-into-high-gear-part-2-turning-the-pile/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 14:37:15 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31258 This week we pick up from last week's video on hot composting with turning the pile after peak temperature. Christy shows you how.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-kick-your-compost-into-high-gear-part-2-turning-the-pile/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: The Garden is HOT! https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-the-garden-is-hot/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-the-garden-is-hot/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31239 The garden is HOT! It may be dry and plants may wane, but here's some inspiration to keep you cool as you grow this season.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-the-garden-is-hot/feed/ 0 YouTube: Kick Your Compost into High Gear – Hot Composting https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-kick-your-compost-into-high-gear-hot-composting/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-kick-your-compost-into-high-gear-hot-composting/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31236 Our latest video shares the process of hot composting, or Active Batch Thermal Composting. It's a more involved but it's worth the results.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-kick-your-compost-into-high-gear-hot-composting/feed/ 0 Freezing Fresh Corn https://gardenerd.com/blog/freezing-fresh-corn/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/freezing-fresh-corn/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31186 We were leaving for vacation and all the fresh corn ripened at the same time. What to do?! Learn how freezing fresh corn is the way to go.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/freezing-fresh-corn/feed/ 0 YouTube: Catch Tomato Hornworms in the Act https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-catch-tomato-hornworms-in-the-act/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-catch-tomato-hornworms-in-the-act/#respond Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31183 Our latest YouTube video makes it easy to catch tomato hornworms in the act. This one trick will help you find and eliminate them.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-catch-tomato-hornworms-in-the-act/feed/ 0 YouTube: Grow Poppy Seeds for Baked Goods and Cooking https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-grow-poppy-seeds-for-baked-goods-and-cooking/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-grow-poppy-seeds-for-baked-goods-and-cooking/#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31160 Grow poppy seeds for muffins or everything bagels! Our latest video shows how, & clarifies which varieties are safe to grow and eat

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-grow-poppy-seeds-for-baked-goods-and-cooking/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Before I Leave https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-before-i-leave/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-before-i-leave/#respond Wed, 23 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31147 Before I leave on vacation for a week, I feel a bittersweet connection with my garden. I know all the tomatoes will ripen while I'm gone...

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-before-i-leave/feed/ 0 YouTube: Harvest Potatoes from Less Space – Part 2 https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-harvest-potatoes-from-less-space-part-2/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-harvest-potatoes-from-less-space-part-2/#respond Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31140 In Part 1 of Grow Potatoes from Less Space, we showed you how to plant potatoes in a vertical garden. This video is all about harvesting!

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/give-away-salt-hay-mulch/feed/ 0 YouTube: Low Cost Trellises That Last https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-low-cost-trellises-that-last/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-low-cost-trellises-that-last/#respond Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31122 Gardening on a budget is possible when you use low cost trellises that last for decades. Our latest video shows you how to do it.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-the-problem-with-salsa-gardens-cilantro/feed/ 0 Wordless Wednesday: Stages of Summer https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-stages-of-summer/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/wordless-wednesday-stages-of-summer/#respond Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31100 The summer garden doesn't happen all at once, there are stages of summer. Some crops are just getting started, while others are finishing up. We celebrate the impatience and anticipation of the summer garden in pictures this week.

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-growing-watermelons-from-seed-in-small-spaces/feed/ 0 Recipe: Roasted Parsnips with Sage https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-roasted-parsnips-with-sage/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-roasted-parsnips-with-sage/#respond Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31083 Roasted parsnips might not seem like a timely dish for summer, but this recipe is perfect for a stored harvest or spring-grown root veggies

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]]> https://gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-roasted-parsnips-with-sage/feed/ 0 YouTube: Why We Thin Fruit Trees https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-we-thin-fruit-trees/ https://gardenerd.com/blog/youtube-why-we-thin-fruit-trees/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://gardenerd.com/?p=31079 Why do we thin fruit trees? Can’t we just leave all the fruit on there? We get these questions a lot at Gardenerd. Today’s video answers those questions. Christy shares the techniques for properly thinning a fruit tree, using a Fuji apple as an example. If your trees are producing tiny fruits at this stage, […]

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