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Green Pod Red Bean Asparagus beans, assorted basil, Padron peppers and tomatoes.

08-15-19 Summer Wanes

In this issue: August in the GardenAugust To-DosGardenerd Tip of the Month: Throw a Tomato Tasting Party!Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success August in the Garden This is the time of year when the garden starts to wane. The long growing season here in Southern California takes its toll, pushing plants to their limits. But there is still beauty in a waning garden; it sparks hope for cooler days. In our Test Garden, we're harvesting…

Post author:Christy
Post published:August 15, 2019
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

06-27-19 Summer is Here!

In this issue: June/July in the GardenSummer RecipesGardenerd Tip of the Month: Podcast - Jo Anne Trigo of Two Dog Organic NurseryGardenerd Product of the Month: Gardenerd BBQ Apron June/ July in the Garden Here at Gardenerd HQ, we've been socked in with marine layer every day since April, but we don't mind. Scorching temperatures are headed this way. So for now, we're enjoying the less-than-summery weather. We're keeping after powdery mildew by removing affected leaves. It's time to apply…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 27, 2019
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

05-16-19 May Showers?

In this issue: May in the GardenRead the Actual Green New Deal - it's only 14 pages longGardenerd Tip of the Month: Podcast - Raised Bed Gardening with Conor FitzpatrickGardenerd Product of the Month: Long-sleeved Baby Onesie May in the Garden Here in Los Angeles our rainy season ends in April, and yet here we are in May with rainy days in the forecast. What a delightful surprise. These cooler days mean we can sow another row of lettuces, arugula,…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 16, 2019
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

First harvest of the season

04-18-19 The Earth Beckons

In this issue: April in the GardenEarth Day ResolutionsGardenerd Tip of the Month: Podcast - Berries & Fruit Trees with Tara Austen WeaverGardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success April in the Garden It's been non-stop around here, helping people plan and plant their spring gardens. We've been hard at work installing crops and planting seeds at Gardenerd HQ as well. This is no time to kick up one's feet. It's time to plant, plant, plant!…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 18, 2019
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

Orange blossoms ready to open. Time to feed this guy.

03-28-19 Let’s Do Spring

In this issue: March in the GardenUpcoming ClassesGardenerd Tip of the Month: YouTube - Spring Planting GuideGardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success March in the Garden Spring is officially here, and it's time to plant something...anything! Bury flower seeds, transplant annual color, plant out those cool- or warm-season crops (depending on where you live--see below). In our Test Garden, we're putting down freshly harvested compost. We're planting bush lima beans, more lettuces, cilantro, arugula, and…

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 28, 2019
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

Hyacinth and Calendula show off in the garden.

02-21-19 We Heart Gardening

In this issue: February in the GardenPodcast: Foraging with Erica WohldmannGardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Planting GuideGardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success February in the Garden Spring is close at hand, and for some it has already arrived. Hyacinth blossoms fragrance our yard as I write this, and winter lettuces are nearing their end. It's time to plant seeds for spring, whether indoors or out. In our Test Garden, we're turning compost piles to…

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 21, 2019
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

Some of our favorite seed catalogs.

01-17-19 Refresh the Garden

In this issue: January in the Garden New Varieties to Try Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Seed Starting 101 Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. January in the Garden Winter is a funny thing. It can shut down the garden in colder climates, and bring it to life in warm regions. Our Southern California winter is everyone else's spring. Dormant seeds burst to life, bulbs emerge, and succulent greens grow without any help from…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 17, 2019
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

Spinach, lettuce, carrots, beets, chard and cilantro top the list of winter's gifts.

12-20-18 Winter’s Gifts

In this issue: December in the Garden Garden Safety Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fruit Tree Pruning Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. December in the Garden Whether you have put your garden to bed for winter, or you're deep into harvesting your cool-weather crops, December is a time to reflect on what worked and what didn't. It's a time to ponder winter's gifts. Our test garden is growing strong, as is our community…

Post author:Christy
Post published:December 20, 2018
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

Parsnips, carrots, a purple sweet potato and Yukon potato

11-15-18 Giving Thanks

In this issue: November in the Garden YouTube: Save a Pot-Bound Tree Part 2: Update Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Thanksgiving Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. November in the Garden It's hard to believe Thanksgiving is here once again. We're still planting fall crops, mostly because it was too hot in October to plant (we used to plant in September, then October, these days November). Partner that with wildfires (three of our…

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 15, 2018
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

John Jeavons is creator of GROW BIOINTENSIVE mini-farming system.

10-18-18 Fall is Back

In this issue: October in the Garden YouTube: Tips from National Kale Day Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Grow BioIntensive Gardenerd Product of the Month: 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success 1. October in the Garden I'm seeing fall images on Instagram from gardeners across the country. Some show snowfall already! Others share the tapestry of autumn's colorful transformation. We've got high winds (read: power outages) and hot temps (read: arson weather), but mornings are chilly. It keeps us on…

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 18, 2018
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

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