In this issue:
- April in the Garden – Our Garden Planet
- Video: Grow Your Own Squash Seeds
- Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Earth Day Every Day
- Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening
1. April in the Garden – Our Garden Planet
The Earth is our Garden Planet – we grow what we need in its soil, we breathe its oxygen, we interact with all of its creatures. I for one believe it’s our job to return the favor and take care of this garden planet, so it can provide for future generations. April is Earth Month, but here at Gardenerd, Earth Day is every day.
In the Gardenerd Test Garden, we’re planting sweet corn from seed because hot weather comes early in our warm-winter climate. Soon to follow: squash, beans, and planting out tomatoes and peppers. We’re picking carrots, parsnips, and beets from the winter garden before planting another round of lettuces that will last until June. In the harvest basket: cabbages, the last of the shelling peas, and fruits like loquats and lemons. If you feel behind, take our garden planning course to jump-start your season.
In this newsletter, you’ll find our latest video with strategies to take for saving squash seeds before you plant. You’ll also find ideas for how to make Earth Day every day.
Happy gardening,
Christy
2. Video: Grow Your Own Squash Seeds
Do you want to save seeds from your squash plants so you never have to buy seeds again? Our latest video shows you one important thing to know before you plan or plant your squash patch this year.
Grow Your Own Squash Seeds
3. Gardenerd Tip of the Month – Earth Day Every Day
Every April, Earth Day rolls around and we’re asked to take a look at what we can do better for the planet. Here are some articles from our archives to help inspire you to make Earth Day every day.
Earth Day Ideas – take time to evaluate and ask these three questions.
Earth Day Tips & Tasks – scroll down to #3 and find 3 easy options to incorporate into your gardening life.
4. Gardenerd Product of the Month – NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening
Christy’s new book is getting 5-star reviews! Here’s what critics are saying about it:
From The Gardenangelists, Carol Michel and Dee Nash:
“If you want a garden at your home and you don’t have a lot of space, [the book] has tons of ideas for how to make a really nice garden…There’s a ton of good information in here; [the author] really knows her stuff.”
From Helen Yoest, Bee Better Naturally:
As a dedicated organic gardener for wildlife and food, I was impressed by how [the author] could succinctly pack in so much information. High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening will be all you need if you are new to organic gardening.”
Get your copy at your favorite bookseller, or order an autographed copy for the gardenerd in your life (even if that’s you!).
Stay tuned for more tips and tidbits from Gardenerd.com. Let’s get gardening, and do our part to make our garden planet a healthy one.
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