People in Southern California are finally catching on to the idea that lawns are a waste of water, especially during a drought like the one we've been in for many…
The fall garden is our favorite here at Gardenerd. The cooler temperatures lend themselves to growing crops without pests, and with much less stress than summer months. If we ever…
Bugs are part of gardening. It's a fact of life--you will have bugs. There are good bugs and bad bugs, and if you create the right environment, the good bugs…
Artisan House, a combination market and restaurant/bar on the corner of 6th and Main Street, serves delicious, fresh food all day long, offering organic produce, artisanal wines and small-farm dairy…
Fall is the time of year to plant perennials. Why? Isn't the season winding down? It is, but it's the perfect time to put winter-hardy perennials in the ground because…
This one is especially for anyone out there who thinks we're perfect here at Gardenerd. Hang on to your hats, it's gonna be great. Years ago, when traveling to Italy,…
Meet Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne, the Root Simple Team. They have spent years designing a homesteading lifestyle for themselves that is enviable among gardenerds. In the heart of Los…
October 1st is National Kale Day. Who cares that the holiday is only observed in Canada? We deserve to celebrate here in the States as well. Needless to say, we're…
If you're looking for a good gardening book to curl up with this winter, Groundbreaking Food Gardens is my pick for 2014. Niki Jabbour, author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener,…
September 23rd marks the beginning of fall, the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It couldn't be more welcome after all the heat we've been having. It brings with it…