In this issue:
- March in the Garden – Spring Fever
- Video: 3 Steps to Fix Aphid-Infested Chives
- Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Plan Your Spring Garden
- Gardenerd Product of the Month: Bolting to Seed – a New Novel
1. March in the Garden – Spring Fever
Spring fever is an old saying, but it’s real here at Gardenerd. We feel the inextricable pull to the garden — to plant, to tend, to bring new life forward. Do you feel the pull?
Here at Gardenerd HQ, we’re already harvesting artichokes, and the pomegranate and apple trees are blooming. Blackberries are setting fruit, and we’re clearing beds for spring crops. We’ll plant corn seeds, and transplant tomatoes soon. In the harvest basket: kohlrabi, mustard greens, lettuces, strawberries, turnips, carrots, cabbage and kale. We ordered more seeds for basil because you can never have too much basil. Keep an eye on soil temperatures and start planting when the temp matches what your seed packets say. It’s go time!
In this newsletter, you’ll find a pest control tip for aphids, and news about my new cozy mystery novel. Spring fever is one malady I look forward to each year. Let the fever take hold and get growing!
Happy gardening,
Christy
2. Video: 3 Steps to Aphid-Free Chive Plants
Nothing is less appetizing than aphids on your chive plants. We’ve got a trick to get rid of them and keep them away. Watch this video to learn more:
3 Steps to Aphid-Free Chive Plants
3. Gardenerd Tip of the Month – Spring Garden Planning
Plan Your Spring Garden
Do you have spring fever and don’t know how to manage it? We have the Rx right here: Our Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden course is the way to go. It will walk you through the process so you don’t feel overwhelmed by the possibilities. You’ll use this process season after season, year after year for the rest of your gardening days.
Don’t know what to grow when? Watch this YouTube video to learn more.
4. Gardenerd Product of the Month – Join our Cozy Mystery Kickstarter!
UPDATE: Our Kickstarter campaign for Bolting to Seed is off to a great start. We hit our initial goal in just over 12 hours, but there’s still a ways to go before we cover all costs to produce and print the actual books (about $8,000). Be part of the solution here. Back us before April 9, 2026 to ensure quick delivery of your copy.
And…
Get your copy of High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening at your favorite bookseller, or order an autographed copy for the gardenerd in your life (even if that’s you!). It will guide you through spring fever like a good friend.
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