Gardenerd Gazette Archives - Gardenerd

08-27-26 End of Summer

Christy — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. August in the Garden – End of Summer Technically summer doesn’t end until next month, but with kids back in school and days getting shorter, we all feel fall coming on. SoCal summers seem to go on forever, and that’s not always a good thing. Hot weather means tired, dry soil, […]

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07-30-26 Taking a Break

Christy — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. July in the Garden – Taking a Break July is often funky for gardeners. The garden beckons, but so does vacation. Right when tomatoes are turning colors, we head off on a trip, and I have spent a lot of time thinking about how to manage this issue. In the past […]

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06-11-26 Welcoming Summer

Christy — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. June in the Garden – Welcoming Summer June is here and summer solstice is around the corner, but now is the time to enjoy these longer days while the extra daylight lasts. Plan that dinner party, beach picnic, or road trip to make the most of this time of year. Or […]

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05-21-26 Spring Fever

Christy — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. May in the Garden – Spring Fever May means that we focus on mothers, new beginnings for graduates, and spring fever in the garden. What are you planting this month? Here at Gardenerd HQ, we’re planting shiso and summer spinach in one bed along with yard-long beans. Our summer and winter […]

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04-23-26 Spaceship Earth

Christy — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. April in the Garden – Spaceship Earth The world celebrated the Artemis II journey around the moon and back, where the astronauts got to see our Spaceship Earth from a distance. This unique perspective of seeing our planet hovering in space without borders, known as the Overview Effect, really frames Earth […]

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03-26-26 Spring Fever

Christy — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. March in the Garden – Spring Fever Spring fever is an old saying, but it’s real here at Gardenerd. We feel the inextricable pull to the garden — to plant, to tend, to bring new life forward. Do you feel the pull? Here at Gardenerd HQ, we’re already harvesting artichokes, and […]

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02-26-26 Gotta Love the Garden

Christy — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. February in the Garden – Gotta Love the Garden February went by in a flash, it seems. For many folks, the garden is under snow. For others (like us) we’re starting seeds for warm and hot weather crops (looking at you, tomatoes and peppers) and harvesting winter crops on the regular. […]

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01-29-26 Crazy New Year

Christy — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. January in the Garden – Crazy New Year We started January with an atmospheric river on the west coast, and we’re ending it with an arctic freeze in over half the country. There have been plenty of other crazy things in the news, and honestly, it’s really hard to talk about […]

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12-24-25 Happy Holidays

Christy — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. December in the Garden – Happy Holidays I want to start by saying thank you to everyone who reads these weekly / monthly newsletters and Gazettes. Your presence in the Gardenerd Community means a lot to me, and it just wouldn’t be the same without you. I hope these tips and […]

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11-20-25 Speaking of Thanksgiving

Christy — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. November in the Garden – Speaking of Thanksgiving Next week is Thanksgiving here in the US, and I wanted to share some of my favorite (and new) recipes that will make the day more flavorful. The holidays can be tricky, but food from the garden makes it better. Everybody eats, so […]

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10-30-25 Loving Fall

Christy — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. October in the Garden – Loving Fall On a road trip around the Southwest last month, we drove through hills covered in aspen trees as they were changing colors. Bright golds and yellows reflected sunlight, and shimmered with the first signs of fall. It made me want to see more of […]

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09-25-25 The Season’s Turn

Christy — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. September in the Garden – The Season’s Turn Fall is officially here, and while some gardeners aim to shut down the garden for winter, we’re just getting started with the best growing season yet. Fall is cool in more ways than temperature. All my favorite crops grow in fall: brassicas, alliums, […]

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08-28-25 Heading Into Fall

Christy — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. August in the Garden – Heading Into Fall Kids are back to school and hot weather is hitting the garden hard. What was lush and beautiful only a week or so ago is now waning under unrelenting high temperatures. Such is the way of the garden. This seasonal cycle forces us […]

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07-31-25 Loving Summer

Christy — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. July in the Garden – Loving Summer Summer harvests make the garden great this time of year. It’s the time to delight in the fruits of our labor. We’ve worked hard to grow these crops, and now the garden rewards us. Some things worked, some didn’t, so we make notes for […]

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06-26-25 June Bloom

Christy — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. June in the Garden – June Bloom As flowers fade in the summer sun, something else is blooming in the garden. Tomatoes, peppers, squashes and potatoes are flowering and setting fruit. It’s time to feed those crops when you see flowers start to form. That will ensure healthy fruit-set and productivity. […]

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05-22-25 May Sunshine

Christy — Thu, 22 May 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. May in the Garden – May Sunshine May sunshine is finally here (in coastal Los Angeles). We may be headed for June Gloom, but May Gray seems to be over and we finally have some sunshine warming the soil. May, and specifically Memorial Day, is the unofficial start of summer. So […]

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04-24-25 Our Garden Planet

Christy — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. April in the Garden – Our Garden Planet The Earth is our Garden Planet – we grow what we need in its soil, we breathe its oxygen, we interact with all of its creatures. I for one believe it’s our job to return the favor and take care of this garden […]

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03-27-25 Spring Means New Life

Christy — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. March in the Garden – Spring Means New Life I, for one, am grateful for spring right now. We could all use a little more sunshine, the intoxicating scent of blooming flowers, and the hope of new life. Spring brings with it a renewed sense of adventure, experimentation, and the promise […]

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02-27-25 A Garden Loves You Back

Christy — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:20:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. February in the Garden – A Garden Loves You Back Valentine’s / Galentine’s Day may have come and gone, but there’s still love coming from the garden. And it is reciprocal. We love our gardens, and can’t wait to plant them this spring. We show our love by starting seeds indoors, […]

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01-30-24 Is It A New Year?

Christy — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. January in the Garden – Is It a New Year? It’s only January, but it feels like the year is half over already. With Los Angeles fires burning, the changes in the country’s administration, and all the other news this month, we’ve seen a lot in a short time. But still […]

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12-19-24 Home for the Holidays

Christy — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. December in the Garden – Home for the Holidays I love being home for the holidays. It keeps me close to my garden, able to harvest fresh salad greens at any time. We get to enjoy the fruits of our labor as mild-fall turns into warm-winter. If you’re growing in cold […]

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11-27-24 Trying to Be Thankful

Christy — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. November in the Garden – Trying to Be Thankful The holidays are challenging for many folks. Sometimes gatherings with family are difficult, but food softens the edge. Around here we cook as a gesture of love, and the idea of bringing ingredients from the garden to the table makes it even […]

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10-24-24 Fall Takes Over

Christy — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. October in the Garden – Fall Takes Over The fall growing season occupies a considerable amount of brain space for me. You’ve heard me say it every year – fall is the best growing season. Fewer pests, cooler temperatures, actual rain. What’s not to love about it!? If summer tired you […]

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09-12-24 Get Ready For Fall

Christy — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. September in the Garden – Get Ready for Fall Fall will officially be here later this month, but many gardeners are already planning or planting for fall. Warm-winter climate gardeners need to wait a little longer, but bed prep, seed-starting and other tasks are on the agenda this month. Here at […]

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08-22-24 Dog Days

Christy — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. August in the Garden – Dog Days The Dog Days of summer are technically between July 3 and August 11, but we feel them much later in the month than that. August is when our plants are getting tired, and we hope for cooler weather and a change of pace. Kids […]

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07-18-24 Benefits of Down Time

Christy — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. July in the Garden – Benefits of Down Time July means we get to enjoy the benefits of down time, whether we’re taking a break from school, work, or even gardening. For some folks the garden is on autopilot, cranking out greens, tomatoes, and squash without much help from us. For […]

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06-20-24 Summer Starts Now

Christy — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. June in the Garden – Summer Starts Now Summer Solstice begins June 20th at 1:50 P.M. PT. The wait is over for the longest day of the year. I don’t know about you, but it feels like summer took its time getting here this year. So I plan to enjoy it […]

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05-23-24 A Gardening Weekend

Christy — Thu, 23 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. May in the Garden – A Gardening Weekend The long weekend ahead means a number of things: somber memorials, camping, barbecues, down time, and time for gardening. This month’s newsletter gives you plenty of motivation if the last part of that sentence is on your agenda. Plus we encourage eating from […]

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04-25-24 Spring Excitement

Christy — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. April in the Garden – Spring Excitement Happy Earth Month, gardenerds! There’s a lot we can do/change to make the planet a better place, and starting a garden at home is one of them. But one of the big changes still needed is to reduce plastics in the garden. Microplastics are […]

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03-21-24 Get Your Spring On

Christy — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:05:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. March in the Garden – Get Your Spring On Welcome to Spring, gardenerds! Last frost is near for most of the country, and if you haven’t started seeds indoors yet, it’s probably time. There’s still plenty of time to plan your garden on paper (see our planting guide below), and dream […]

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02-28-24 Learning Opportunities

Christy — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. February in the Garden – Learning Opportunitites Spring is in the air, or will be soon in most places. Most gardenerds are counting the days until last frost. Those of us who grow through the winter are enjoying the harvest right now. Then we’ll take a deep breath and start all […]

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01-25-24 A Fresh New Garden Year

Christy — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. January in the Garden – A Fresh New Garden Year Happy New Year, gardenerds! Each day the sun sets a little later, and the tease of spring lingers over the garden. Will this be the year to plant that special crop you’ve always wanted to grow? I say go for it. […]

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12-21-23 Gifts of the Garden

Christy — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. December in the Garden – Gifts of the Garden Happy winter solstice, gardenerds! The garden provides gifts any time of year, but in December it either brings you joy that its shut down for winter (rest is essential), or it’s going gangbusters (in warm-winter climates). The latter is true here at […]

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11-22-23 Grateful Gardens

Christy — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. November in the Garden – Grateful Gardens Every moment that I get to spend in my garden brings me one step closer to calm. This time of year, there is a rush to get cool-season crops planted before the holidays. Even though it’s a rush, there’s something calming and satisfying to […]

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10-19-23 Cool Times Ahead

Christy — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:01:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. October in the Garden – Cool Times Ahead It may still be hot where you are, but cool times are ahead. If you’re planting for fall (IMHO the best growing season, so don’t miss out!) we’ve got support for you this month. As the weather cools down, certain crops do better […]

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09-21-23 Fallready?

Christy — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. September in the Garden – Fallready? Autumn Equinox begins Saturday. It’s hard to believe summer is over, but as pumpkin-spiced-everything takes over, fall has officially arrived. I just returned from the Heirloom Expo and am feeling motivated! Let’s get ready for a great fall growing season. This month in the Test […]

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07-27-23 The Heat Is On

Christy — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 13:15:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. July in the Garden – The Heat Is On Record-breaking temperatures are in the news this week. Gardens are suffering around the country. We’re seeing burned leaves on container plants, wilting squash leaves, and baked-dry soils. What can we do to prevent this? Apply thick mulches for starters. Mulch helps keep […]

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06-22-23 Summer Excitement

Christy — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. June in the Garden – Summer Excitement When I see winter squash vines wandering into the pathways of my garden, I get a dose of summer excitement. It brings hope and the promise of future harvests to mind and heart. When we watch tomatoes turn color, we can’t help but get […]

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05-18-23 May I Garden?

Christy — Thu, 18 May 2023 13:01:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. May in the Garden – May I Garden? It feels like seasonal changes are slow to show up these days. Spring took a long time to arrive, and we’re all feeling a bit behind schedule. Nature is finally giving us the go-ahead to plant warm-weather crops, and the benefits of a […]

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04-26-23 Earth Month Every Month

Christy — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. April in the Garden – Earth Month Every Month By now there are very few people that require an explanation for climate change. The truth is we need to make big changes, and time is running out to make them. Many have moved on to adaptability. What can we do to […]

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03-23-23 Spring Abundance

Christy — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. March in the Garden – Spring Abundance Spring is upon us (the equinox just arrived on March 20th), and the garden awaits our attention. With the abundance of rain in SoCal, we’re weeding like crazy! But the garden has benefited from the nitric acid-rich rain that we don’t mind so much. […]

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02-23-23 Garden Love

Christy — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. February in the Garden – Garden Love For our first newsletter of the year (we took January off to work on the next installment of Garden Variety) we’re sharing tips for spring. Because spring is already here in warm-winter climates, and it isn’t far behind everywhere else. Now is the time […]

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12-22-22 Holiday Harvests

Christy — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 19:17:16 +0000

In this issue: 1. December in the Garden – Holiday Harvests 2022 has been a year of climbing back on the horse after the pandemic. For a lot of gardenerds, December is a time to rest and make plans for next year. For folks in my area, we’re harvesting and watching the garden grow. On […]

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11-17-22 A Garden of Thanks

Christy — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. November in the Garden – A Garden of Thanks The fall garden is well underway here at Gardenerd HQ. Our favorite crops grow in this cooler time, and temperatures provide an easier growing season. Every year, I am thankful for the cool-season garden. The root veggies, the salad greens, the green […]

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10-18-22 Fall Renewal

Christy — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: October in the Garden Podcast: Bees and Monarchs with Robin Jones Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Cleaning Your Tools Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety 1. October in the Garden – Fall Renewal The regular world sees pumpkin-spice and candy corn these days. But for warm-winter gardeners it’s all about the […]

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09-22-22 Awesome Equinox

Christy — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:29:43 +0000

In this issue: September in the Garden Podcast: Black Flora with Teri Speight Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Seed Starting & Fall Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety 1. September in the Garden – The Awesome Equinox Every year by the end of summer I eagerly welcome fall. Tired of hot days […]

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08-25-22 Resting Time

Christy — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: August in the Garden Podcast: The Garden Sabbatical with Devorah Brous Gardenerd Tip of the Month: How to Pick a Watermelon Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety – A Summer Escape 1. August in the Garden – Resting Time For those of us with long, dry summers, August is resting time. […]

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07-28-22 Summer Harvests

Christy — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:05:00 +0000

In this issue: July in the Garden Podcast: Why Trees Matter with Dan Lambe Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Tomato Blight Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety – Your Summer Reading 1. July in the Garden – Summer Harvests July celebrates the true summer harvest time. Tomatoes take center stage and in some climates, […]

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06-23-22 Solstice Happens

Christy — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: 1. June in the Garden – Solstice Happens Summer solstice began on June 21st. The longest day of the year is fleeting, but we gardenerds will make the most of these long days while they last. This is when harvesting begins in earnest. I see tomato pics on Instagram, videos of basil […]

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05-26-22 Pests, Knowledge and Support

Christy — Thu, 26 May 2022 13:15:00 +0000

In this issue: May in the Garden YouTube: How to Manage Grasshoppers in Your Garden Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Free Webinar & Pest Control Course Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety – Perfect Spring/Summer Reading! 1. May in the Garden – Pests, Knowledge and Support There’s so much going on in May. The […]

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04-21-22 Earth Day, Everywhere, All At Once

Christy — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: April in the Garden Podcast: Common Sense Natural Beekeeping with Kim Flottum Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Earth Day Tips & Tasks Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety – Available Now 1. April in the Garden – Earth Day! There’s a movie making the rounds called Everything, Everywhere, All At Once. […]

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03-24-22 Spring Into Action

Christy — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:10:00 +0000

In this issue: March in the Garden Podcast: Healthy Gardens with Mary-Kate Mackey Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety – Available Now 1. March in the Garden – Spring Into Action I heard a Ukrainian man on a radio interview yesterday. He spoke about how everyday […]

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02-22-22 Gardening Know-How

Christy — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: February in the Garden Podcast: The Importance of Woodchip With Ben Raskin Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Creating a Healthy Garden Course Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety – Available Now 1. February in the Garden – Gardening Know-How Spring is already here in warm-winter climates, while bulbs start to pop […]

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01-20-22 New Year, Different Garden

Christy — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: January in the Garden YouTube: 5 Vegetable Gardening Tips for 2022 Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Pruning Dormant Fruit Trees Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety – Pre-Order 1. January in the Garden It appears that 2022 is off to a rocky start. But I’m hopeful that our gardens will help […]

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12-16-21 Holiday Thanks

Christy — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:00:00 +0000

In this issue: December in the Garden Podcast: Thriving in the Garden with Justin West Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Holiday Gift Ideas Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety – Pre-Order December in the Garden What a year it’s been, gardenerds. We thought everything would return to normal, but normal has turned out to […]

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11-18-21 Thanksgiving Abundance

Christy — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:01:00 +0000

In this issue: November in the Garden Podcast: Adaptive Gardening with Toni Gattone Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Thanksgiving Abundance Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden November in the Garden I’ve heard that Thanksgiving is the “chef’s holiday”. It’s a chance to showcase fresh vegetables and celebrate the abundance […]

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10-21-21 Fall: Here We Go Again

Christy — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:01:00 +0000

In this issue: October in the Garden Here we go again! Things are finally cooling down, so it’s safe to plant out seedlings for cool-weather crops. As many gardens near the dormant season, we’re just ramping up for fall. I say this a lot, but it’s my favorite growing season. Why? Few to no bugs, […]

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09-23-21 Fall Is Here!

Christy — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:01:00 +0000

In this issue: September in the Garden Podcast: Bulbs & Ornamentals with Leslie Harris Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden September in the Garden Fall is here! The Autumnal equinox was yesterday, and now we’re on a trajectory toward shorter days, cooler […]

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08-19-21 August Abundance

Christy — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: August in the Garden YouTube: The Gardening Good, Bad, and the Ugly Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Zucchini Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden August in the Garden August can be a time of abundance or abandonment. Is your garden going gangbusters, or waning with withering […]

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07-22-21 Basil Bonanza

Christy — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: July in the Garden YouTube: Favorite Basil Varieties Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Basil Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden July in the Garden This month’s newsletter is a basil bonanza. I don’t know about you, but I’m enjoying the heck out of my basil patch […]

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06-24-21 Hello Summer!

Christy — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: June in the Garden YouTube: Best Seeds to Save for Beginners Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Pest Control Tips Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden June in the Garden Well, Hello summer! Warm weather brings with it the ripening of hot-weather crops. Summer has its blessings as […]

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05-27-21 May Becomes June

Christy — Thu, 27 May 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: May in the Garden YouTube: Pinching Basil – Why, and How to Do it Right Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Battling Blight & Powdery Mildew Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden May in the Garden And just like that May is nearly over. Days elongate a little […]

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04-29-21 Earth Is Our Only Home

Christy — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: April in the Garden YouTube: Volunteers – The Benefit of Free Food Forever Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Harvesting Compost Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden April in the Garden This month is Earth Month, but we gardenerds know that every day is Earth Day, right? So […]

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03-18-21 Happy Equinox

Christy — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: March in the Garden YouTube: Grow Artichokes – Not Aphids Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Bed Prep Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden March in the Garden This month rings in the beginning of spring in the Northern hemisphere on March 20th. Southern hemisphere dwellers shift into […]

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02-18-21 Reset the Garden

Christy — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: February in the Garden YouTube: 20 Colorful Tomatoes for 2021 Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden February in the Garden February is filled with hearts and flowers, chocolates and sentimentality. It’s also filled with hope–eager gardeners plot and plan […]

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01-21-21 New Beginnings

Christy — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: January in the Garden YouTube: How to Fix Most Citrus Problems Gardenerd Tip of the Month: New Seeds to Try Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden January in the Garden January presents itself an an opportunity to start over. New Year, new garden. There is a lot […]

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12-17-20 A Holiday Rest

Christy — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: December in the Garden Food Sovereignty with Leah Penniman – Podcast Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Bioneers Conference 2020 Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden December in the Garden As the holiday season settles upon us, the garden takes a back seat to celebrations of Winter Solstice, […]

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11-19-20 To Be Grateful

Christy — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:00:32 +0000

In this issue: November in the Garden Bare Root Fruit Trees with Christy – Podcast Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Feast Ideas for Thanksgiving Gardenerd Product of the Month: Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden November in the Garden The air is filled with change, newness, and a fresh start for fall–it’s one of many […]

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10-22-20 Fall Progress

Christy — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:00:16 +0000

In this issue: October in the Garden Unplugged Family Activities – Podcast Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Harvesting Sweet Potatoes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020 October in the Garden As we wait for cooler weather to arrive, we’re seeing photos of the first snowfall in other parts of the country. The […]

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09-10-20 Fall is Upon Us

Christy — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:00:20 +0000

In this issue: September in the Garden Water Stewardship – Podcast Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Planning Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020 September in the Garden As the summer garden fades, and days get shorter, our focus shifts to fall crops and cooler weather (some day, but certainly not […]

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08-09-20 Summer Garden Solace

Christy — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 13:05:00 +0000

In this issue: August in the Garden Closing the Food Gap – Podcast Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Preserving the Harvest Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020 August in the Garden The summer garden is plugging along and we’re seeing ads for home canning and food preservation kits. With so many new […]

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07-09-20 Gardening Is Freedom

Christy — Thu, 09 Jul 2020 13:00:58 +0000

In this issue: July in the Garden Protecting & Harvesting Corn – YouTube Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Answers to Your Questions Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020 July in the Garden Here in Los Angeles, Covid-19 case are on the rise, and I continue to offer consultations via Zoom. I’ve got […]

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06-02-20 Gardening Amid Change

Christy — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:00:20 +0000

In this issue: June in the Garden As I write this, helicopters are hovering overhead. I hear alarms and sirens off in the distance in my Los Angeles neighborhood. People are peacefully protesting, while opportunists loot local businesses. It’s really hard to write about gardening as if nothing is going on. So I won’t. Something […]

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05-07-20 Keep Calm and Garden On

Christy — Thu, 07 May 2020 13:00:49 +0000

In this issue: May in the Garden Composting Workshop Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Nasturtium Pesto Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020 May in the Garden We’ve been on lockdown here in Los Angeles since March 15 and, while not much has changed here at Gardenerd HQ, it does feel like we’re […]

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04-02-20 Victory Gardens Return

Christy — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000

In this issue: April in the Garden The Return of the Victory Garden Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Composting Answers Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020 April in the Garden Spring is in full swing here at Gardenerd HQ. We’re harvesting crops, prepping beds, and planting seeds and seedlings to keep the […]

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03-05-20 Bring On Spring

Christy — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:00:00 +0000

In this issue: March in the Garden Nifty Seeds for Spring Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Stinging Nettle Soup Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020 & TomatoMania! March in the Garden And boom! It’s March. February went by in a blur, with election campaigning and Covid-19 (and our book launch for Gardening […]

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01-28-20 A Fresh New Year

Christy — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 13:23:25 +0000

In this issue: January in the Garden Spring Planting Guide Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Pruning Blackberries Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020 & TomatoMania! January in the Garden It’s a fresh new year! The days grow a little longer as we crawl toward spring. In warm-winter climates, it’s already here. In […]

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12-19-19 Year-End Thoughts

Christy — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 12:46:31 +0000

In this issue: December in the Garden Gifts from the Garden Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Take Time Off Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020! December in the Garden As winter solstice arrives, each time a new seed catalog fills the mailbox the promise of spring sparks to life. Now is the […]

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11-21-19 Abundant Thanks

Christy — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 12:50:24 +0000

In this issue: November in the Garden Thanksgiving Dishes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Decorate with Nature Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020! November in the Garden Shorter days are here, Gardenerds, and with that comes a natural tendency to hibernate, contemplate, and restore. But we’re not there yet! There’s still much […]

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10-24-19 Autumn Abundance

Christy — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:48:36 +0000

In this issue: October in the Garden Food-Focused Films To See Gardenerd Tip of the Month: GMO-Free Halloween Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success October in the Garden October is both scary and exciting. Scary not only because of Halloween, but because of the wildfires October is known for in […]

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09-26-19 Fall Has Arrived

Christy — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:36:32 +0000

In this issue: September in the Garden Upcoming Classes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success September in the Garden Fall has arrived! We’ve rounded the corner to autumn this week, and the garden shows it. Crops are dying back, the harvest is […]

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08-15-19 Summer Wanes

Christy — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:34:10 +0000

In this issue: August in the Garden August To-Dos Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Throw a Tomato Tasting Party! Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success August in the Garden This is the time of year when the garden starts to wane. The long growing season here in Southern California takes […]

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06-27-19 Summer is Here!

Christy — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:36:45 +0000

In this issue: June/July in the Garden Summer Recipes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Podcast – Jo Anne Trigo of Two Dog Organic Nursery Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd BBQ Apron June/ July in the Garden Here at Gardenerd HQ, we’ve been socked in with marine layer every day since April, but we don’t […]

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05-16-19 May Showers?

Christy — Thu, 16 May 2019 12:55:54 +0000

In this issue: May in the Garden Read the Actual Green New Deal – it’s only 14 pages long Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Podcast – Raised Bed Gardening with Conor Fitzpatrick Gardenerd Product of the Month: Long-sleeved Baby Onesie May in the Garden Here in Los Angeles our rainy season ends in April, and […]

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04-18-19 The Earth Beckons

Christy — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:35:17 +0000

In this issue: April in the Garden Earth Day Resolutions Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Podcast – Berries & Fruit Trees with Tara Austen Weaver Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success April in the Garden It’s been non-stop around here, helping people plan and plant their spring gardens. We’ve been […]

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03-28-19 Let’s Do Spring

Christy — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 12:43:02 +0000

In this issue: March in the Garden Upcoming Classes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: YouTube – Spring Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success March in the Garden Spring is officially here, and it’s time to plant something…anything! Bury flower seeds, transplant annual color, plant out those cool- or […]

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02-21-19 We Heart Gardening

Christy — Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:24:33 +0000

In this issue: February in the Garden Podcast: Foraging with Erica Wohldmann Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success February in the Garden Spring is close at hand, and for some it has already arrived. Hyacinth blossoms fragrance our yard as I write […]

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01-17-19 Refresh the Garden

Christy — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:37:56 +0000

In this issue: 1. January in the Garden Winter is a funny thing. It can shut down the garden in colder climates, and bring it to life in warm regions. Our Southern California winter is everyone else’s spring. Dormant seeds burst to life, bulbs emerge, and succulent greens grow without any help from us. Either […]

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12-20-18 Winter’s Gifts

Christy — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 12:53:18 +0000

In this issue: December in the Garden Garden Safety Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fruit Tree Pruning Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. December in the Garden Whether you have put your garden to bed for winter, or you’re deep into harvesting your cool-weather crops, December is a time […]

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11-15-18 Giving Thanks

Christy — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 12:49:52 +0000

In this issue: November in the Garden YouTube: Save a Pot-Bound Tree Part 2: Update Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Thanksgiving Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. November in the Garden It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is here once again. We’re still planting fall crops, mostly because it […]

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10-18-18 Fall is Back

Christy — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 12:05:03 +0000

In this issue: October in the Garden YouTube: Tips from National Kale Day Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Grow BioIntensive Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. October in the Garden I’m seeing fall images on Instagram from gardeners across the country. Some show snowfall already! Others share the tapestry […]

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09-20-18 Fanciful Fall

Christy — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:34:15 +0000

In this issue: September in the Garden Eye Candy from the National Heirloom Expo 2018 Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Direct Sow vs. Starting Indoors Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. September in the Garden Fall begins on Sept. 22nd, but the long shadows and cool evenings tell me […]

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08-23-18 Is it Hot Enough For You?

Christy — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 12:50:22 +0000

In this issue: August in the Garden Fall Garden Prep and Classes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Ripening Ground Cherries Gardenerd Product of the Month: Jr. Spaghetti Strap Top 1. August in the Garden Is it hot enough for you? We’re on the coast and it’s been 85-90 degrees every day (with no air conditioning, […]

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07-19-18 Summer’s Best Gift

Christy — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 13:24:27 +0000

In this issue: July in the Garden Ask Gardenerd: Tomatoes Not Bearing Fruit Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Seed Saving with Eleuterio Navarro Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. July in the Garden Many would say that summer’s best gift is the tomato. I agree, but would argue that […]

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06-21-18 Happy Summer

Christy — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 12:39:36 +0000

In this issue: 1. June in the Garden Summer Solstice has arrived! It’s time for barbecues, picnics, and summer squash. Are you sick of zucchini yet? We’ve been eating it since early May and we’re running out of things to do with it. So far we’ve made Chocolate Zucchini Bread (scroll down in the link […]

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05-10-18 May and Mothers

Christy — Thu, 10 May 2018 13:26:17 +0000

In this issue: May in the Garden Celebrating 9000 Subscribers on YouTube Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Bees and Gardens with John Lyons Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success (Perfect Mother’s Day gift!) 1. May in the Garden May is for mothers. I’m not a mother, but I have 6 […]

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04-05-18 Celebrate Our Earth

Christy — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:14:21 +0000

In this issue: April in the Garden Celebrate Earth Month Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Tomato Tips from TomatoMania’s Scott Daigre Gardenerd Product of the Month: Women’s 3/4-sleeve Gardenerd Shirt 1. April in the Garden April is when spring truly starts to shine. Flowers bloom and bees buzz. Spring seeds sprout in newly amended soil, […]

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03-01-18 March On!

Christy — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 11:32:59 +0000

In this issue: March in the Garden Spring Garden Planning Workshops Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Soil Food Web – New Podcast Format! Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. March in the Garden March is here. Spring is so close we can taste it, but snow persists in many […]

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01-25-18 Let’s Start All Over Again

Christy — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 13:55:58 +0000

In this issue: 1. January in the Garden It seems we just celebrated New Year’s and here we are at the end of January. Hopefully you’ve had time to read through seed catalogs that arrived over the holidays. Soon the garden will be active again with spring crops and warmer weather. Whether you shut the […]

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11-16-17 Celebrating Fall

Christy — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:59:14 +0000

In this issue: November in the Garden Gardenerd HQ Fall Tour – Come Celebrate with us! Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Holiday Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success – Holiday Sale Price! 1. November in the Garden It bothers me to see holiday decorations in stores before Halloween. Retailers […]

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