A well-made trug makes a gardener happy.
A Gardenerd Holiday Wish List 2016
We don't want for much here at Gardenerd HQ (okay, except for time off, but such is life). The holidays, however, bring out the consumer in all of us, even…
Calendula re-seeds itself every year here at Gardenerd HQ. It is native to the Mediterranean.
Wordless Wednesday: November Gardening
In honor of the White House Garden, which may or may not continue during the next presidency, here are some November gardening photos from Gardenerd HQ. We will continue to…
The finished product is a fun starter garden the whole family can enjoy.
Design: My First Garden
It's fall, and garden installations are top on our list. Last week we created a starter garden for a health-conscious couple and their young boys. They all want to know…
The cage is tall to accommodate tomato cages and pea trellises as needed.
Design: A Cozy Caged Garden
While Los Angeles may be a concrete jungle, we still have wild animals lurking about the garden. Our most recent garden installation was designed to protect new seedlings from wandering…
Please go vote. Every vote counts, so make your voice heard.
Go Vote!
Today's the day we exercise our right to vote. This election cycle has gone on forever it seems, and we're all ready to see it come to a close. I…
Write it all down to keep track of plant locations from season to season.
Crop Rotation Basics
Crop rotation is an essential part of a healthy organic gardening. Why? Plants take up specific nutrients and can leave behind diseases in their wake. Moving crops to new soil…
Bees take advantage of arugula that has bolted to seed in last week's heat.
YouTube: Honey Harvesting Tricks for Home Gardeners
It's honey harvesting time and we documented our latest harvest so you can see how it's done. We provide visual aids in this video for our favorite way to get…
8 different kale varieties are protected by floating row cover. No cabbage moths/worms here!
Wordless Wednesday: October Gardening
Fall gardening is in full swing. Here are a few prompts for October tasks and enjoyments. There's still much to do to get the fall garden ready, but we're enjoying…
Presenters at the Conference all have Twitter or Instagram handles to follow.
Field Trip: Gourmandise Grain Conference
When someone says "whole grains" my ears perk up. Homesteaders try to make food as often as possible with unadulterated ingredients. Whole grain baking and cooking is an ongoing effort…
Recycled ficus trees enclose a pond and seating area for contemplation.
Field Trip: MoonWater Farm
We hear more and more about urban agriculture and small farms cropping up in the middle of big cities. MoonWater Farm, the collaborative effort of Kathleen Blakistone and Richard Draut,…