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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

06-02-16 Spring into Summer

In this issue: June in the Garden Taking Care of Tomatoes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Hand Pollinating Squash Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Gift Certificates 1. June in the Garden May came and went, and the garden continues to thrive. The month was filled with activity, including planting beans and melons, replanting basil and squash that was eaten by critters early on, applying compost tea and harvesting compost. This month, as we move from spring into summer, the…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 1, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

A mixture of lettuces and kale, planted from nursery transplants, allow residents to see the difference between starting from seed and buying from the nursery.

04-21-16 Our Big Blue Ball

In this issue: April in the Garden Where's Gardenerd Returns Home Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Earth Day Resolutions Gardenerd Product of the Month: Women's V-neck T-shirt 1. April in the Garden Earth Day is this week. In fact, April is Earth Month. It's a time to celebrate and bring focus to our planet, the only one we've got. We'll help you find ways to do both in this month's newsletter. In our Test Garden, we're transplanting tomatoes from seed…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 21, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

03-24-16 Spring Growth

In this issue: March in the Garden New YouTube Video: Italian Vegetable Pronunciations Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Garden Planning List Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 1. March in the Garden Finally, it's spring. The equinox has come, Daylight Saving Time has begun, and sprouts are jumping up in the garden. The air is filled with fragrant wisteria. Strawberries and blackberries are flowering. We come out of our own winter hibernation, too, and emerge into spring…

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 23, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

02-18-16 Gotta Love the Garden

In this issue: February in the Garden New YouTube Video: Pruning Fruit Trees Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Planting Bare Root Strawberries Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 1. February in the Garden Valentine's Day has come and gone, but our love for the garden grows stronger each day as spring approaches. Soon we'll be starting seeds (for some, the time is now!) for spring crops, adding compost to beds, and starting all over again for a new…

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 18, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

Rosalind broccoli harvested a little late

01-21-16 January: New Life in the Garden

In this issue: January in the Garden January To-Dos Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Taking Stock - Seeds, Successes and More Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Zipper Hoodie 1. January in the Garden Happy New Year, gardenerds. January is a time of renewal. We evaluate our progress and make changes (or promises) for a better, more organized, more abundant life. The garden gets its own make over, too. Winter gardeners are enjoying the fruits of a fall planting, while…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 19, 2016
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

Cover crop grows every winter

12-17-15 Holiday Down Time

In this issue: December in the Garden Cover Crops Sequester Carbon Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Catalogs, Catalogs, Catalogs! Gardenerd Product of the Month: Autographed Copies of Gardening for Geeks 1. December in the Garden The garden takes on new dimension in winter. For some, it's buried under snow. Icicles hang off evergreen trees, and garden pathways are wiped from familiarity. In warm-winter climates, gardens are still very much alive and active. Tender green leaves decorate the landscape, and everything…

Post author:Christy
Post published:December 16, 2015
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter