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Mildred has decided she wants to raise chicks. Alas, there is no rooster around.

Chicken Troubles 2019

When people visit Gardenerd HQ, they often faun over our five hens. These ladies are beautiful, adorable, and productive...most of the time. It's around this time of year that chicken keeping becomes more challenging. And for those who want chickens, we think it's important to know what you're getting yourselves into. At present, two of our five ladies are causing trouble. Mildred, our Cockoo Maran, has gone broody. Mildred has decided she wants to raise chicks. Alas, there is no…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 5, 2019
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Offset rows

Small-Space Gardening Tips

Gardenerd HQ was recently graced with a visit from John Kohler of Growing Your Greens,where he shot a lengthy video highlighting the bio-intensive power of our small-space garden.

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 4, 2019
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In addition to designing gardens, and doling out expert gardening advice, Shirley Bovshow gets creative on Hallmark's Home and Family Show.

Podcast: Gardening with Shirley Bovshow

This week's podcast guest is Shirley Bovshow, the Garden Lifestyle expert seen regularly on Hallmark’s Home and Family Show.

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 30, 2019
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Malaga radishes grace the garden with our favorite color.

Wordless Wednesday: Spring Growth

May rains (an oddity in Los Angeles) have kept the garden happy and cool this month. It's time to plant while the gettin's good. Here's a little inspiration to help you along the way. Malaga radishes grace the garden with our favorite color. Mittens inspects our Red Fife wheat from within. She loves to snack on it instead of her cat grass. Harvesting the last parsnips from winter. Time to make Root Vegetables Stewed in Oil and Butter. Brad's Atomic…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 29, 2019
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Powdery mildew on acorn squash

Battling Powdery Mildew

This time of year, we get a lot of questions about powdery mildew: "What's this white stuff on my squash plants?" "How do I get rid of it?"

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 22, 2019
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Oshik Efrati visits Gardenerd HQ.

YouTube: Home BioGas Update

Subscribers have been asking for a Home BioGas update video for awhile. They wanted to know how it's working, if there have been problems, and whether it's been damaged by rodents. This new video answers all of those questions and more.

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 21, 2019
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Podcast: Raised Bed Gardening with Conor Fitzpatrick

This week's podcast guest is Conor Fitzpatrick, founder of MiniFarmBox and owner of Fig Earth Supply nursery in Highland Park, CA. He shares his tips for growing veggies, fruits, and medicinal herbs in small spaces.

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 16, 2019
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Highland cows are part of the ecosystem here.

Wordless Wednesday: Field Trip to Apricot Lane Farms

We recently visited Apricot Lane Farms, the focus of the new documentary The Biggest Little Farm, which opens May 10th in theaters. On press day, we took a tour of the 200 acre farm and saw the magnificent biodynamic ecosystem in action. Listen to our Podcast with the farm's owners, John and Molly Chester. Here are some highlights from our tour:

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 8, 2019
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Cosmos are beneficial insectaries for bees and other pollinators.

YouTube: Beneficial Insectaries

Our latest YouTube video gives you the what, how, and why you should grow beneficial insectaries, that is, plants that attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 7, 2019
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John and Molly Chester Biggest Little Farm

John and Molly Chester holding John's children's book about Emma the Pig.

Podcast: The Biggest Little Farm with John and Molly Chester

This week's guests are John and Molly Chester, the owners of Apricot Lane Farms and stars of a fantastic new documentary opening in theaters on May 10, 2019, The Biggest Little Farm. I visited Apricot Lane Farms for Press Day to tour the farm and interview this brave duo.

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 2, 2019
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