In this issue:
- February in the Garden – A Garden Loves You Back
- Video: Why Do We Hill Up Potatoes?
- Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Planning Guide
- Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening
1. February in the Garden – A Garden Loves You Back
Valentine’s / Galentine’s Day may have come and gone, but there’s still love coming from the garden. And it is reciprocal. We love our gardens, and can’t wait to plant them this spring. We show our love by starting seeds indoors, growing cover crops, and mulching the soil to keep beneficial microbes fed and happy. Soon we will reap the benefits.
Here at Gardenerd HQ, we’re harvesting beets, carrots, radishes, lettuces and other salad greens. We’re picking peas, dill, chives, oregano, kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, and stinging nettles. As space opens up in raised beds, there is room to sow more quick crops (salad greens, cilantro, root veggies), or hold off for warm and hot-season crops next month. If you haven’t planned your garden on paper yet, check out our online course on the subject.
In this newsletter, you’ll find our latest video – an explainer of why we hill up potatoes. Plus, Save The Date to come celebrate with me!
Happy gardening,
Christy
2. Video: Why Do We Hill Up Potatoes?
There’s a lot of lore around hilling up potatoes. There are 2 real reasons we do it. Find out why:
Why Do We Hill Up Potatoes?
3. Gardenerd Tip of the Month – Spring Planning Guide
Get a jump start on spring by planning your garden on paper. But before you do that, find out what you can grow this season. This guide will help you decide.
Spring Planting Guide
4. Gardenerd Product of the Month – NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening
Local Angelinos – Save the Date! April 6, 2025 at 3 p.m. is a chance to come celebrate the launch of Christy’s new book High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening. Find out more and pre-order your copy so you can get it before anyone else.
Stay tuned for more tips and tidbits from Gardenerd.com. We know you love gardening and the garden loves you back. Let’s grow together this spring.
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