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fall is the time to save seeds. Monticello

Traditional varieties grown at Thomas Jefferson's Monticello

09-21-17 Fall Approaches

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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 21, 2017
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Fall plans for the garden are complete. We're ready to start seeds.

08-22-17 The August Garden

In this issue: August/September in the Garden Fall Garden Planning Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Summer Buckwheat Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. August/September in the Garden It's the end of August. Days are getting shorter. It's the sad truth of summer, but one that is welcome as summer's heat scorches the garden. We begin to welcome the idea of cooler weather, shorter days, and fall crops. At this point I'd trade zucchini for…

Post author:Christy
Post published:August 22, 2017
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

Forellenschluss, Kwiek, 4 Seasons lettuces drink up the sun.

07-27-17 Summer’s Riches

In this issue: July/August in the Garden Summer Gardening Videos Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Growing Lettuce in Hot Weather Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. July/August in the Garden Can you believe it's almost August? The first Back-To-School ad showed up in the mail the other day. That feels so wrong. I'm just settling into summer and all the garden has to offer. Let's not rush ahead, shall we? That said, for those…

Post author:Christy
Post published:July 27, 2017
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

06-29-17 Summer Awaits

In this issue: June/July in the Garden Zucchini Bread Oatmeal Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Getting Rid of White Fly Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. June/July in the Garden June is almost over. It's time for 4th of July celebrations, barbecues, swimming, and summer tomato dishes. Before we get to that, there's still plenty of zucchini to use up. Check out a new recipe we tested for zucchini bread oatmeal below before you…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 29, 2017
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

More than a quart of blackberries in one picking!

05-25-17 Blissful May

In this issue: May in the Garden The Beauty of Blackberries Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Getting Rid of Fungus Gnats Gardenerd Product of the Month: New Custom Biologicals 1. May in the Garden May is glorious. Spring rains make the garden jump, everything is green, and new life infuses gardeners with hope. It's planting time, and harvest time already for some as we inch ever closer toward summer. The light in the sky is harsh but beautiful. May lavishes…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 24, 2017
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

Trash artist Marina Debris creates art from items found washed up at the beach. These bird nests are made from discarded plastic straws.

04-20-17 Nature Rules!

In this issue: April in the Garden Earth Month - What Can We Do? Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Tomato Troubles Gardenerd Product of the Month: New Custom Biologicals 1. April in the Garden April means Earth Month and Earth Day. As gardenerds, Earth Day is everyday, right? We tend our soil for carbon sequestration. We grow food to reduce the use of chemicals in the world. We plant flowers to benefit pollinators. We compost waste back into garden soil.…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 20, 2017
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

Seedlingers makes biodegradable pots and all-natural fertilizers.

03-23-17 March Madness

In this issue: March in the Garden America's Best Gardener Contest Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spiders Gardenerd Product of the Month: Yellow Gardenerd T-Shirt 1. March in the Garden When it comes to March Madness, we're not really into sports. We're into nature. March means many things to a gardenerd: the first day of spring, spring planting, seed-starting for warm and hot season crops, and FLOWERS! In our test garden, wisteria is blooming overhead and the fragrance is intoxicating.…

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 22, 2017
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

New asparagus spears poke out of the soil as older spears leaf out into fronds.

02-16-17 February Love

In this issue: February in the Garden Planting Asparagus Crowns Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spider Mites Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 1. February in the Garden February is the month for lovers. Whether you have a Significant Other or not, love can be found in the garden. We nurture seeds into fruit, we steward our soil and love what microbes can do when soil is healthy. We're gardenerds, and gardening = love. In our test garden,…

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 15, 2017
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

22 different tomato seedlings under grow lights.

01-19-17 A New Garden Year

In this issue: January in the Garden Seed-Starting Tips Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Help My Tomatoes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Women's Dark Hooded Sweatshirt 1. January in the Garden Welcome to a new year, Gardenerds. It's another chance to try new seed varieties, to learn a new skill, and to build stellar soil. If you aren't composting already, make 2017 the year to begin! If you already compost, try seed-saving, and if you do that already, try…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 17, 2017
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

12-15-16 Cozy Holiday Comforts

In this issue: December in the Garden Hearty Sweet Potato Chili Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Favorite Seed Catalogs Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 1. December in the Garden It's hard to believe the year is almost over. Winter officially begins next week. December brings rain and snow, both much needed here in California, and our gardens continue to grow through winter. In climates with snow on the ground, now is the time to sit back and…

Post author:Christy
Post published:December 14, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

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