Gardenerd Gazette Archives - Page 2 of 23

Baby brassicas (kale, cabbage, broccoli and kohlrabi) moved up to 4" pots last weekend.

10-24-24 Fall Takes Over

In this issue: October in the Garden - Fall Takes Over Video: Seed Saving Laws Clarified - Learn the laws for seed-saving Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Cafe Press Store Goodies 1. October in the Garden - Fall Takes Over The fall growing season occupies a considerable amount of brain space for me. You've heard me say it every year - fall is the best growing season. Fewer pests, cooler temperatures, actual…

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 24, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

We left our spaghetti squash (and 1 Delicata) out in the sun for a few days to cure before bringing them in for storage.

09-12-24 Get Ready For Fall

In this issue: September in the Garden - Get Ready For Fall Video: Should I Leave the Roots? - Learn why and when to do it Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Bed Prep for fall planting Gardenerd Product of the Month: Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden Course 1. September in the Garden - Get Ready for Fall Fall will officially be here later this month, but many gardeners are already planning or planting for fall. Warm-winter climate gardeners need to…

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 12, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Delicata squash starts to mature on the vine.

08-22-24 Dog Days

In this issue: August in the Garden - Dog Days Video: Trellis Tricks - Get more from your small space Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Best-Of - Pest Control Tips Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks on Sale! 1. August in the Garden - Dog Days The Dog Days of summer are technically between July 3 and August 11, but we feel them much later in the month than that. August is when our plants are getting tired,…

Post author:Christy
Post published:August 22, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

It's time to pinch basil plants. Watch our video on how to do it.

07-18-24 Benefits of Down Time

In this issue: July in the Garden - Benefits of Down Time Video: Tomato Hack - Rescue Tomatoes From Critters Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Hand Pollinating Squash Gardenerd Product of the Month: The Ultimate Garden Bag 1. July in the Garden - Benefits of Down Time July means we get to enjoy the benefits of down time, whether we're taking a break from school, work, or even gardening. For some folks the garden is on autopilot, cranking out greens,…

Post author:Christy
Post published:July 18, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

A second round of corn sprouts between flowering pumpkin plants. Planted in early June to get us through the long summer.

06-20-24 Summer Starts Now

In this issue: June in the Garden - Summer Starts Now Video: Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Harvesting Tips Gardenerd Product of the Month: Christy's Books 25% off 1. June in the Garden - Summer Starts Now Summer Solstice begins June 20th at 1:50 P.M. PT. The wait is over for the longest day of the year. I don't know about you, but it feels like summer took its time getting here this year. So I…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 20, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

Spring potato harvests like these feel so satisfying. Carbs for everyone!

05-23-24 A Gardening Weekend

In this issue: May in the Garden - A Gardening Weekend Video: 2 Things to Know Before Planting Cane Berries Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Memorial Day Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Christy's Books 25% off 1. May in the Garden - A Gardening Weekend The long weekend ahead means a number of things: somber memorials, camping, barbecues, down time, and time for gardening. This month's newsletter gives you plenty of motivation if the last part of that sentence…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 23, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

Carrot harvest in April - Scarlet Nantes, Yellowstone, Cosmic Purple, and Black Nebula

04-25-24 Spring Excitement

In this issue: April in the Garden - Spring Excitement Video: 1 Fruit Tree Tip for an Abundant Harvest Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Earth Month Resources Gardenerd Product of the Month: Creating a Healthy Garden Online Course 1. April in the Garden - Spring Excitement Happy Earth Month, gardenerds! There's a lot we can do/change to make the planet a better place, and starting a garden at home is one of them. But one of the big changes still…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 25, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

The fragrance coming off these wisteria lets us know that spring has arrived.

03-21-24 Get Your Spring On

In this issue: March in the Garden - Get Your Spring On Podcast: Gardening for Health Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden Course 1. March in the Garden - Get Your Spring On Welcome to Spring, gardenerds! Last frost is near for most of the country, and if you haven't started seeds indoors yet, it's probably time. There's still plenty of time to plan your garden on paper…

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 21, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

The harvest basket is filled with lettuces, kale, radishes, herbs like dill, cilantro and arugula.

02-28-24 Learning Opportunities

In this issue: February in the Garden - Learning Opportunities Video: Blanching in the Garden Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Free Webinars - 1 left! Gardenerd Product of the Month: Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden Course 1. February in the Garden - Learning Opportunitites Spring is in the air, or will be soon in most places. Most gardenerds are counting the days until last frost. Those of us who grow through the winter are enjoying the harvest right now. Then…

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 29, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

Rosalind Broccoli is showing off in the winter garden.

01-25-24 A Fresh New Garden Year

In this issue: January in the Garden - A Fresh New Garden Year Podcast: Gardening as Therapy with Jon Jackson Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Check Your Seed Inventory Gardenerd Product of the Month: Christy's Books on Sale! 1. January in the Garden - A Fresh New Garden Year Happy New Year, gardenerds! Each day the sun sets a little later, and the tease of spring lingers over the garden. Will this be the year to plant that special crop…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 25, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter