Tower of Squash Heirloom Expo
The infamous Tower of Squash is the center of the Heirloom Expo's Hall of Flowers.

09-20-18 Fanciful Fall

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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 it's already here. Yes, it's still 80° F during the day, but I'm inexplicably drawn to my seed trays and grow lights to bring fall's…

Read more about the article 11-16-17 Celebrating Fall
Kale Salad ready for scarfing.

11-16-17 Celebrating Fall

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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 aren't gardeners, so they don't understand the value of the fall season. It's the best growing season for warm-winter climates. It's also a time of…

10-19-17 Fall Garden’s Tricks and Treats

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In this issue: October in the Garden Design: Abundance from Small Spaces Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Soil Choices Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. October in the Garden Fall has arrived, so of course, we're having a heat wave here in Los Angeles. Wildfires rage up north, and our hearts go out to everyone affected by the devastation. Some of our friends have lost their homes, while others hold their breath as the…

fall is the time to save seeds. Monticello
Traditional varieties grown at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

09-21-17 Fall Approaches

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In this issue: September in the Garden Monticello: Knowledge Passed Down Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Cool Fall Crops Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. September in the Garden Fall is nearly here, which means cool-weather crops abound. In places with no frost or mild winters, cool-weather crops grow from October through February without protection. In places with snow and frost, greenhouses, cold frames, insulated garden fabric (draped over hoops), and careful timing allow…

Read more about the article 11-23-16 All About the Sides
Parsnips, carrots, a purple sweet potato and Yukon potato

11-23-16 All About the Sides

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In this issue: November in the Garden Thanksgiving Side Dishes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Expanded Shale? Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 1. November in the Garden Happy Thanksgiving, Gardenerds. This is our time; we get to showcase our harvest with family and friends in a celebration of gratitude. Root veggies, winter squash, and bean dishes steal focus from the main dishes. It's all about the sides. Check out recipes below to cook up your favorite garden-centric…

Read more about the article 10-20-16 October Thrills and Chills
Cinderella Pumpkin and seeds

10-20-16 October Thrills and Chills

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In this issue: October in the Garden Fall Crops to Plant Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Seasonal Recipes Galore! Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 1. October in the Garden October means pumpkin-flavored everything, doesn't it? Luckily, we gardenerds can grow our own pumpkins for true flavor. Pumpkin puree is easy to make and can be frozen for later use in pies, breads, cakes, ice creams and yes, lattes. As cinnamon and nutmeg creep into our fall meals,…

Read more about the article 09-15-16 Gardenerds, Start Your Engines!
Dill going to seed. We'll toss it in the corner for next season.

09-15-16 Gardenerds, Start Your Engines!

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In this issue: September in the Garden Fall Garden Prep Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Celebrating the Garden Lifecycle Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 1. September in the Garden September means fall is nearly here. In fact, it starts next week. In warm-winter climates, it's time to start seeds for cool-weather crops, and in cold-winter places it's time to get those seedlings in the ground. But first there's bed prep, repairs, seed collection inventory, and so much…

Read more about the article 11-05-15 Thankful Gardenerds
Fragaria chiloensis awaits planting next to newly planted limonium californica and year-old verbena liliacina.

11-05-15 Thankful Gardenerds

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In this issue: November in the Garden Compost Your Clothes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Plant Natives Now Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! Autographed Copies of Gardening for Geeks 1. November in the Garden Fall has fallen. Finally. And boy are we thankful Gardenerds. We never thought we'd see cool weather again here in Los Angeles, but the air has changed and temperatures have dropped 10 degrees seemingly overnight. The phenomenon sends out a resounding alarm, "PLANT NOW, PLANT…

Read more about the article 10-02-15 A Change in Season
Soil builder cover crop

10-02-15 A Change in Season

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In this issue: October in the Garden Cover Crops Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Plan Ahead Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 1. October in the Garden Autumn equinox has arrived once again, and as gardenerds we turn our thoughts to cool weather crops and a change in season. Brassicas, root veggies, salad greens...these are the wonders of a fall garden. This is also the time, for many, to plan ahead (See the Tip of the Month below).…

Read more about the article 11-20-14 Thank you, Garden!
Small squash makes a great centerpiece

11-20-14 Thank you, Garden!

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In this issue: November in the Garden How to Make Local Carob Powder Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Minnie and Moon Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks Book   1. November in the Garden It's hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week. It really is the holiday for gardeners and cooks. It's a chance to showcase the abundance from the garden, share the bounty with friends and family, and be thankful for all that we have. The entire…

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