The All New Gardenerd Tip Of the Week Podcast
Spring brings a renewed sense of hope to our daily lives. We spring clean, we clear out the cobwebs; out with the old, in with the new. Such is the…
Captured in the perfect Charlie's Angels pose: meet (left to right) Mildred, Olive, and Betty.
Spring Chickens!
We have a new addition to the Gardenerd family: three spring chickens! Our three existing ladies are nearing retirement age, though they are still productive, and we wanted a boost…
Blue hyacinth awakens in an abandoned pot.
Wordless Wednesday: Happy Spring!
Spring is officially here! To celebrate, we're sharing some photos from the garden. Wisteria is blooming, hummingbirds are whizzing by, and flowers are attracting pollinators. It's a beautiful time to…
Fuji apples ripen on our potted tree. Almost ready!
YouTube: Save a Pot-Bound Tree (or Plant)
Have you ever brought home a fruit tree or plant without knowing where it will go in your yard? Have you planted it in a temporary pot with every intention…
Organic Pest Control
We write a lot about pest control from an organic perspective, but you might not notice. You might expect us to talk about which USDA organic sprays to use, but…
Review: Grow What You Love by Emily Murphy
Emily Murphy is known for her website Pass The Pistil, where she shares home-grown gardening tips and seasonal ideas for food and wellness. She's also a photographer who's work shines…
Packed for 2000. That doesn't mean it expires then, it just means they aren't packaging old seed.
Seed Storage is Key: 18 year-old seeds? No Problem!
Well smack my fanny and call me Pearl! I just germinated tomato seeds that "expired" in 2000. What's the secret to prolonged seed vitality and successful germination? It's all about…
What to Grow When
The top requested subject on our New Year's survey was "What to Grow When." For those new to Gardenerd, we want you to know that every year--nay--every spring and fall,…
My feet stayed warm an average 40 minutes longer than without Snuggly Toes.
Review: Snuggly Toes
Last year, during a heat wave, Meredith of Snuggly Toes sent me a free, unsolicited pair of her alpaca fur shoe inserts to test out. Meredith runs a small farm…
Not nearly enough butter, according to our guide
Field Trip: Iceland’s Geothermal Bakery
Nothing grows outside in Iceland in the winter. The land is blanketed with snow and scarcely a twig is visible for miles. Lava rock punches through the landscape and geysers…