Gazette Fall Archives

These mandarins are close to being ready to harvest. We're thankful for the potential harvest to come.

11-27-24 Trying to Be Thankful

In this issue: November in the Garden - Trying to Be Thankful Video: How and When to Prune Oregano Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Holiday Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Book Clearance Sale - 40% off! 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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 27, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Baby brassicas (kale, cabbage, broccoli and kohlrabi) moved up to 4" pots last weekend.

10-24-24 Fall Takes Over

In this issue: October in the Garden - Fall Takes Over Video: Seed Saving Laws Clarified - Learn the laws for seed-saving Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Cafe Press Store Goodies 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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 24, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

We left our spaghetti squash (and 1 Delicata) out in the sun for a few days to cure before bringing them in for storage.

09-12-24 Get Ready For Fall

In this issue: September in the Garden - Get Ready For Fall Video: Should I Leave the Roots? - Learn why and when to do it Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Bed Prep for fall planting Gardenerd Product of the Month: Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden Course 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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 12, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Results from planting out seeds from our pilfered Turk's Cap squash from the Heirloom Expo. Some variation, but mostly true to type.

11-22-23 Grateful Gardens

In this issue: November in the Garden - Grateful Gardens YouTube: Best Tips for Setting Rat Traps Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas Gardenerd Product of the Month: Spanish language Garden Variety 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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 22, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Greens and roots make a big show in winter gardens

10-19-23 Cool Times Ahead

In this issue: October in the Garden - Cool Times Ahead Podcast: Locally Adapted Seed with Brijette Peña Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Gardening Tips Gardenerd Product of the Month: Spanish language Garden Variety 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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 19, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Winter squash harvest basket

09-21-23 Fallready?

In this issue: September in the Garden - Fallready? Podcast: Sustainable Gardening Resources with Lois de Vries Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Planning Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Online Pest Control Course 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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 21, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Winter radishes sprouting

11-17-22 A Garden of Thanks

In this issue: November in the Garden Podcast: Gardening Inspiration with Ashlie Thomas Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Thanksgiving Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety 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 in…

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 17, 2022
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Perhaps the biggest indicator of transition times is these brassica seedlings under grow lights. They need a little more time indoors before planting out.

10-18-22 Fall Renewal

In this issue: October in the GardenPodcast: Bees and Monarchs with Robin JonesGardenerd Tip of the Month: Cleaning Your ToolsGardenerd 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 cool-season crops. Kale, broccoli, garlic, root veggies, peas, salad greens and more! THIS excites me more than any pumpkin bread recipe (don't get me wrong, that's on the…

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 20, 2022
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

09-22-22 Awesome Equinox

In this issue: September in the GardenPodcast: Black Flora with Teri SpeightGardenerd Tip of the Month: Seed Starting & Fall Planting GuideGardenerd 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 when nothing will grow, tired of parched soil and the general malaise that an unproductive end-of-season-garden brings, fall signifies rebirth for warm-winter gardeners. It's time to gear up…

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 22, 2022
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Broccoli and Romanesco under floating row cover

11-18-21 Thanksgiving Abundance

In this issue: November in the GardenPodcast: Adaptive Gardening with Toni GattoneGardenerd Tip of the Month: Thanksgiving Abundance RecipesGardenerd 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 from the garden with family and friends. This Thanksgiving abundance is made even more special because some of us will meet in person for the first time in…

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 18, 2021
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall