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04-25-12 The Only Planet We’ve Got

4-25-12 The Only Planet We've Got In this issue: April in the Garden Composting Class - short version Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Cleaning Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Mug 1. April in the Garden Flowers are blooming, fruit is forming and green is growing in the garden. It's obvious that it's spring here in Southern California. We're even getting rain in April, which is unusual (climate change?). With Earth Day last week, our focus is on how…

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 12, 2012
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring
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06-27-12 June Exits, July Enters

In this issue: June in the Garden Organic Gardening 101- July 15th Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Zucchini Cobbler Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Grocery Tote 1. June in the Garden As June exits and July enters, summer vacations and garden parties take the stage. We welcome the summer solstice, and next week we celebrate our country's independence. As gardeners, we celebrate Food Independence every day that we harvest from the garden. We take back…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 27, 2012
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer
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05-23-12 May Sweet May

In this issue: May in the Garden Composting Workshop - June 16 Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Planting Sweet Potatoes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Hand Care Kit 1. May in the Garden May is that transition time between spring and summer. The weather warms up, school comes to an end, long sleeves are swapped out for lighter clothing, and the garden is taking off like gangbusters. It's like "senioritis" out there! Plants are growing,…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 23, 2012
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring
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04-25-12 The Only Planet We’ve Got

4-25-12 The Only Planet We've Got In this issue: April in the Garden Composting Class - short version Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Cleaning Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Mug 1. April in the Garden Flowers are blooming, fruit is forming and green is growing in the garden. It's obvious that it's spring here in Southern California. We're even getting rain in April, which is unusual (climate change?). With Earth Day last week, our…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 25, 2012
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring
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04-17-05 Mums for your Mum

4-17-05 Mums for your Mum In This Issue: Mom's Day is coming up! It's coupon time... Topic of the month: Flowers Shameless self-promotion 1. Mom's Day is coming up! Yes, it's true. Mother's day will be upon us before you can say, "finish your plate or you won't get dessert." You might be wracking your brain to figure out what would show your appreciation and love for dear old mom. Here are a few suggestions for the Gardenerd mom: Plants…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 21, 2012
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

11-22-06 Thanksgiving

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,…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 18, 2012
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

09-15-07 Falling Upon Autumn

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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 18, 2012
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

10-17-07 Of Harvest and Plantings

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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 18, 2012
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

11-18-07 Finding Thanks

11-18-07 Finding Thanks In This Issue 1. Finding Thanksgiving 2. Gardenerd Tip of the Month 3. Gardenerd Product of the Month 1. Finding Thanks This is a year of firsts for me, particularly when it comes to the holiday season. This will be our first Thanksgiving in our new home and, even though we aren’t hosting the holiday here, it truly is a time for me to give thanks. It has been surprisingly challenging to accept that I now live…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 18, 2012
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

09-10-08 The Coming of Fall

9-10-08 The Coming of Fall In This Issue: 1. Fall Garden Planning Workshop 2. Landscaping - Part 2 3. Product of the Month: Gardenerd Journal 4. Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Transplanting Herbs to Pots 1. FALL GARDEN PLANNING WORKSHOP You've probably heard me say it a hundred times - fall is my favorite growing season. There's something about the cool air that makes vegetables grow like crazy. They seem greener and more vibrant, like nothing can stop them. Fall…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 18, 2012
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall