10-24-14 Fall Colors

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In this issue: October in the Garden New Restaurant Garden Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fighting Powdery Mildew Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Gift Certificate   1. October in the Garden It's nearly Halloween, which means that fall colors are blanketing the landscape. Pumpkins, fallen leaves, dried corn stalks and russet-colored decorations are everywhere (but we refuse to accept the Christmas decorations we're seeing already in stores). It's time to put your summer successes on display. We've already cooked…

09-18-14 Fall’s a-Comin’

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In this issue: September in the Garden Fall Planning and Composting Classes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: OrangePippin.com Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Mug   1. September in the Garden September has persisted with harsh weather; floods in Arizona, drought and extreme heat in California, and other natural extremes around the globe. Our garden beds are empty and awaiting cooler weather to plant out seedlings. Soon...we keep saying. Fall is just around the corner. Those seedlings sown a month…

11-14-13 Gratitude

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In this issue: November in the Garden Ideas for Thanksgiving Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Planting Alfalfa - why it's important Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks   1. November in the Garden We're hearing from people across the country this week about temperatures in the -teens, killing frosts and snow falls. We're also hearing about the mad rush to bring in the last harvest from the garden. What to do with all those green tomatoes? We've got…

Read more about the article 10-17-13 A Transformative Fall
Small squash makes a great centerpiece

10-17-13 A Transformative Fall

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In this issue: October in the Garden Halloween Candy and GMOs Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Harvesting and Storing Peppers Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Flower Pot Mug   1. October in the Garden Killing frosts are taking down gardens left and right, but for those with warmer climates or protected gardens, the season continues to provide abundance. October brings falling leaves and color changes, cooler weather and wind...lots of wind. We're seeing pumpkin patches all around and seasonal…

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Big poblano peppers weighing down the plant

09-17-13 Here Comes Fall

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In this issue: September in the Garden Milkweed for Monarchs Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Planting Prennials Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Grocery Tote   1. September in the Garden Signs of fall are creeping in: long shadows, shorter days, hens laying fewer eggs, and gardens that look...well, less than stellar. Autumn officially begins this weekend and we're excited for the change. Still, there are tomatoes and peppers and squash to harvest and eat. And basil, don't forget the…

Read more about the article 11-01-12 Weather or Not?
Frost Kissed Seed Tin

11-01-12 Weather or Not?

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In this issue: November in the Garden Frost Kissed Seed Tin Giveaway Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Protecting Your Garden Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Mug 1. November in the Garden Wow. Hurricanes, tsunamis and earthquakes are all over the news this week. It's hard to ignore these changes in our climate, and while scientists around the globe universally agree that it's happening, some people still deny that climate change exists. While California experienced heat wave after heat wave…

09-26-12 Fall Comes Around

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In this issue: September in the Garden Fall To Do's Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Tips for Fall Planting Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Zip Hoodie 1. September in the Garden The Gardenerd website has been undergoing some changes, and we're dealing with the inevitable growing pains that go along with it. Our blog has a new location in cyberspace, so if you are a subscriber and haven't been getting new posts delivered to your mailbox, you may need…

11-22-06 Thanksgiving

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11-22-06 Thanksgiving In This Issue: Gearing up for the Holiday Season Gardenerd Product of the Month: Dark Long-Sleeved T-Shirt Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Tree People 1. Gearing up for the Holiday Season It seems that every year, the department stores put out decorations for winter holidays earlier and earlier. I swear I saw Christmas ornaments hanging on plastic trees in September! No wonder I am feeling like the holiday season has snuck up on me - you would too,…

09-15-07 Falling Upon Autumn

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9-15-07 Falling Upon Autumn In This Issue:     Falling Upon Autumn     Seeds of Purpose     Fall Planting Guide     Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Bulbs!     Gardenerd Product of the Month: Dark Tee 1. Falling Upon Autumn In one week, fall will be here. While the calendar dictates that we officially bid farewell to summer, it also signifies the beginning of so many things: Back-to-School, cooler weather, autumn colors in the countryside, sweaters (okay, maybe I'm getting ahead of…

10-17-07 Of Harvest and Plantings

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10-17-07 Of Harvest and Plantings In This Issue:     1. Of Harvest and Plantings     2. A Bounty of Butternut     3. Gardenerd Tip of the Month     4. Gardenerd Product of the Month     5. More Improvements to the Gardenerd Community 1. OF HARVEST AND PLANTINGS Halloween is still a couple weeks away, but the celebration of autumn has already begun.  Markets are featuring squash in an array of colors.  Pumpkins have made their way to the front of…

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