Not all days are rosy in the garden, some days it’s a mix of sunshine and clouds. This week we celebrate the clouds (pests, failures) as much as the sunshine (successes and progress). If you’re feeling defeated, don’t give up. Gardening is about learning from failure more often than not. Dust off and try again.
Christy’s on fire this week taking about summer squash vs. winter squash after a conversation with a so-called nursery professional. The names of these squashes imply one thing, but the truth may surprise you. Get all the squashy details in this week’s YouTube video.
Growing corn from seed is easy, but it helps to know a few things before you plant. In this week’s video Christy shares her tips for successful planting, and strategies for a bumper crop.
You can expect an interesting conversation on this week’s Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast as we chat with Ellen Zachos about foraged foods.
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Spring is officially here in the northern hemisphere, and we’re having a spring celebration around here. Flowers are in bloom, old crops are coming out, new crops are on the way.
This week, as our artichokes start to send up signs of life, we share our tricks for how to grow artichokes – not aphids. Christy shares her tips for choosing whether to grow in the ground, containers or raised beds. She also gives you tips on how to keep aphids off your artichokes as they begin to produce.
Spring is upon us, and we’re excited to be part of the Great Grow Along, a virtual garden conference taking place this March 19-21, 2021. Christy, along with 40+ other garden experts, will share her tips and tidbits for successful gardening.
Spring is in the air, even though some places still have snow on the ground. There was a nationwide heat trend earlier this week, where folks suffering from frigid temperatures were suddenly shedding their jackets. Spring is just around the corner for most, and for some the garden is in full-tilt production. Here’s some inspiration for the week.