In this issue: July in the Garden Pesto Time Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Saving Kale Seeds Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd Tank Top 1. July in the Garden Summer is kicking into high gear, with record-breaking temperatures across the country. Now is the perfect time to grab a glass of lemonade and a bowl full of peaches; sit back and watch your garden ripen! In the Test Garden, our Black Cherry tomatoes are starting to ripen (we…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…