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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

Parsnips, carrots, a purple sweet potato and Yukon potato

11-23-16 All About the Sides

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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 22, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Cinderella Pumpkin and seeds

10-20-16 October Thrills and Chills

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,…

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 18, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Dill going to seed. We'll toss it in the corner for next season.

09-15-16 Gardenerds, Start Your Engines!

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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 13, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Can those tomatoes!

08-18-16 August with Abandon

In this issue: August in the Garden Natural Beekeeping Conference Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Summer Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd BBQ Apron 1. August in the Garden August in warm-winter climates is the January of the rest of the gardening world...but the opposite temperature. It's too hot to do anything in the garden (except harvest), and a lot of plants are dying anyway. This month we witness the slow decline (or in some cases, instant) of plants…

Post author:Christy
Post published:August 16, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

Blistered padrón peppers are easy and quick to make.

07-14-16 Summer’s Bounty

In this issue: July in the Garden Blistered Padrón Peppers Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Freezing Green Beans Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Tank Top 1. July in the Garden Tomatoes are turning colors, squash is plentiful, and summer temperatures are soaring. This is what we love best about summer! Lemonade, ice cream, a blistered padrón peppers will keep you happy this season. In our test garden, Glass Gem popping corn is drying down on the stalk. When it…

Post author:Christy
Post published:July 13, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

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