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…

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…

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).…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…