Adios, 2021! Hello, 2022? – Reality Check

More than a few people have shared with me that 2021 felt like another 2020. For myself, I can say it was a blur. I spent the bulk of the year reviewing edits on my novel, promoting that new fruit gardening book I wrote,

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Wordless Wednesday: Holiday Edition

We usually shoot images from the garden for these Wordless Wednesday posts, but this year we’re doing a Holiday Edition to brighten your day with a little holiday cheer.

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12-16-21 Holiday Thanks

In this issue: December in the GardenPodcast: Thriving in the Garden with Justin WestGardenerd Tip of the Month: Holiday Gift IdeasGardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety - Pre-Order December…

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YouTube: The Gardening Good, Bad, and the Ugly

Our latest video is a reality check on gardening in Southern California in August 2021: the Gardening Good, Bad, and the Ugly. Christy walks you through the Gardenerd Test Garden to see what worked and what didn’t. Some of it is pretty, but most of it looks anything but.

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YouTube: Cover Crops – Why Grow Them?

Our last video of the year focuses on cover crops. What are they and why should we grow them? Christy tells you what you need to know to plant, grow, and harvest (or cut down) these crops before spring.

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Ask Gardenerd: Where Do I Get Worms?

We get questions like this one from Esther Lumer a lot: “Where do I buy worms to revive my compost bins?” The answer varies depending on what kind of compost bin you have, and depending on your goals. Let’s explore.

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