What's Growin' On Archives - Page 61 of 143

A Shift in Perspective: Pachamama Alliance

Every day, I get upset about Climate Change. Some days I'm angry that "no one is paying attention". Sometimes it's despair that we're too late to save the planet. You see, I do this gardening thing to change the world one garden at a time, but it's not enough. So I feel helpless. This weekend, I did something about it. I attended the Pachamama Alliance symposium called Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream. Pachamama has many meanings, but for brevity's…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 27, 2018
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
Post comments:3 Comments

Compost is the most important ingredient in spring bed prep.

YouTube Live: Best Compost Bin Setup

We received a request to share our composting operation here at Gardenerd HQ, and to discuss what is the best compost bin set up. In this 11-minutes YouTube Live video we do just that. We talk tips about ideal location, the best bins (our favorite is no longer available), and the best tools for the job. We also cover the basics of composting (what ingredients you need), proper aeration and more. Come look behind the scenes and learn a thing…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 26, 2018
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
Post comments:4 Comments

First time growing Blue Kuri squash. Our first fruit showed up and we hand pollinated it.

Wordless Wednesday: June Delights

Summer Solstice is almost here, but since school is out and days are longer, it feels like summer already. It's time to watch plants grow, and to enjoy harvests from the garden. It's also time to tackle problems like pests, insufficient nutrients in soils, and diseases that set in right about now. Take action early to avoid compounding the problem and enjoy June Delights. Here's what's growin' on in the Gardenerd Test Garden. Enjoy the ups and downs of the…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 13, 2018
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
Post comments:0 Comments

Dana Morgan, adorned in Red Fife wheat.

Podcast: Sourdough Bread with Dana Morgan

Sourdough bread is addictive. Once you learn how to make it you want to perfect it. You gain weight testing loaf after loaf, but it's worth every pound. Because bread is the staff of life, and sourdough is a living food. This week's guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Dana Morgan of Los Angeles Bread Bakers (L.A.B.B.). Dana teaches sourdough bread making classes, and organizes events for L.A.B.B., including monthly bakes at the Westchester Community Oven…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 7, 2018
Post category:Blog Podcast What's Growin' On
Post comments:0 Comments

Three types of basil, ready for transplanting

June To-Do List

Summer is almost here, the weather is warming up, and the garden is really taking off. I don't know about you, but in June I'm hankering to get away, to put my garden on autopilot and take a vacation. But that's right when things start getting good! Here's our June To-Do List for your vegetable garden: June To-Do List Hand Pollinate In the early morning, get out your paint brush and hand pollinate squash to ensure plenty of fruits for…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 5, 2018
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
Post comments:0 Comments

Cilantro bolts to seed all over the yard. The bees love it and we'll let it re-seed for another round.

Wordless Wednesday: June is Nearly Here

Despite bouts with the flu, our recent bee loss, and discovering one of our new hens is a rooster, we're still hopeful about gardening as June approaches. Here are some photos to inspire you even in hard times. Setbacks are part of gardening. Even the smallest victories help keep us going. We're celebrating the harvest every day, and we're plugging away at the problems. Enjoy your garden no matter what is happening in life.

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 30, 2018
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
Post comments:0 Comments

Betty turned out to be a Billy

Chickens: When Betty is a Billy

When you ask the cashier at the feed store whether the chicks she's ringing up for you have been sexed, and her answer is, "Ninety percent!", you know your odds are really 50/50. From there it's a waiting game to find out whether Betty is a Billy, unless you know the tell-tale traits of chicken sexing. We waited. And now we have a problem. Regulations in Los Angeles dictate that no one may own keep a rooster unless 100 feet…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 29, 2018
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
Post comments:1 Comment

Barbara Spencer of Windrose Farm

Podcast: Tomato Tips with Barbara Spencer of Windrose Farm

If you haven't discovered the new Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast format, now's your chance. This week's guest is Barbara Spencer of Windrose Farm. We interviewed her at TomatoBration at Ocean View Farms Organic Community Garden awhile back about her farm, and we asked about her tomato-rearing process. Barbara shares her tomato tips for raising healthy tomatoes with Gardenerd listeners. Barbara Spencer This Week's Tip We're not going to reveal the awesome tip Barbara shared on the podcast this…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 24, 2018
Post category:Blog Podcast What's Growin' On
Post comments:1 Comment

Only a few dozen bees remain in the hive.

Bee Death

Our 5-year-old hive up and died the other day. About a month ago, we noticed a pile of dead bees outside the hive. We didn't think much of it at the time. We've seen it before and nothing bad happened. We inspected and everything looked active and fine. But then...Bee death. It appears to have taken several weeks for most of the bees to leave or die, but when we cracked open the hive the remaining bees numbered in dozens…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 22, 2018
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
Post comments:0 Comments

Tri-color sage lends beauty to any garden. Perfect for container gardens.

Wordless Wednesday: Spring Flourish

New growth brings hope of delicious rewards this spring. As the weather warms up, plants burst forth with young leaves, flowers, and foliage. It's also an early swarm season for bees; we've rescued 3 swarms so far from the same location in the Gardenerd Test Garden. Spring flourish, indeed! Enjoy these shots celebrating spring this week. Spring Flourish Never a dull moment here at Gardenerd. Happy spring gardening!

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 2, 2018
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
Post comments:0 Comments

End of content

No more pages to load

Newer Posts

Older Posts