Ask Gardenerd: Ash in the Garden

With fires raging here in California, the question keeps coming up: how do I deal with fallen ash in the garden? Does it contaminate the soil? Should I eat the plants? These are all good questions. Let’s look at the answers.

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09-10-20 Fall is Upon Us

In this issue: September in the GardenWater Stewardship - PodcastGardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Planning GuideGardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020 September in the Garden As…

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Podcast: Regenerative Techniques with David White

Our guest this week is David White of Center for Regenerative Agriculture. He’s got a PhD in cell biology and uses compost tea and other regenerative practices to rebuild dead soils. He shares his tips for growing healthy soil in your garden.

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06-02-20 Gardening Amid Change

In this issue: June in the Garden I Will Confront Racism Now, Not Someday Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fruit Tree Podcast Gardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks…

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YouTube: Perennial Crops for Your Self-Reliance Garden

Our latest YouTube video explores perennial crops that fill in the gaps in your garden year after year. Perennial crops offer durability and consistency amid the cycle of annual, seasonal crops.  No self-reliance garden should be without them.

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03-05-20 Bring On Spring

In this issue: March in the GardenNifty Seeds for SpringGardenerd Tip of the Month: Stinging Nettle SoupGardenerd Product of the Month: Gardening for Geeks 2020 & TomatoMania! March in the…

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