Scratches and abrasions from pruning without protection.
Review: Farmers Defense Sleeves
A while back the folks at Farmers Defense sent me a pair of protective farming sleeves to test. See the results of our experiment.
A bee is cleaning up recently harvested frames for us.
Wordless Wednesday: Transition to Fall
Today is cooler, the Santa Ana winds are blowing and it feels like fall. People say we don't have seasons, but we do. Here's some inspiration to get your growing this fall.
Brijette Peña is our guest this week on the GTOTW Podcast.
Podcast: Locally Adapted Seeds with Brijette Peña
Brijette Peña & her team grow organic, locally adapted seeds for growers in American Southwest. We chat about the process & why local matters
A single ant is usually a scout. More will come soon.
Ask Gardenerd: Ants Everywhere!
Alice writes into Ask Gardenerd to ask about ants everywhere. How to solve the problem with little to no pesticides? We've got the answer.
Learn great tips for your seed-starting set up this fall.
YouTube: Tips for Your Ideal Seed-Starting Set Up
Our latest YouTube video takes you on a tour of the Gardenerd HQ seed-starting set up. Christy shares her best tips for starting seeds indoors for spring or fall.
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.
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.
Recipe: Tomato Tart
If you still have tomatoes on the garden, make use of them with this delicious and colorful tomato tart recipe.
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?!
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.