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Ask Gardenerd: Heavy Metals in Soils

A thought-provoking question came into Ask Gardenerd from Bill Thompson in New Hampshire this week about heavy metals. Let’s dive in.

Review: The Preserver’s Garden

I received a review copy of The Preserver’s Garden: How to Grow a Garden for Fermenting, Canning, Pickling, Dehydrating, Freeze Drying and More in October, 2025. Read my review of this new book for gardeners who preserve.

Field Trip: Oak Glen – An Apple Orchard Town

I don’t know how, after living in Los Angeles for 28 years, I only discovered Oak Glen, CA now. The town’s main road is lined with apple orchards and U-pick signs

08-28-25 Heading Into Fall

In this issue: August in the Garden - Heading Into Fall Video: Tomato Tour 2025 - What Varieties Worked Gardenerd Tip of the Month: So many tips in the Farmers'…

YouTube: Why Do We Hill Up Potatoes?

You’ve probably heard that you’re supposed to hill up potatoes, but do you know why? In our latest video, Christy explains the two reasons why it’s a good idea.

New Book! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening

Big news, gardenerds: High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening is available for pre-order. Christy’s latest book comes out on April 8, 2025, just in time for spring.

High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening

Gardening for Geeks has been updated with new information, sample plant layouts, Best Crops lists, and a new title: High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening. This new version for 2025 includes:

High-yield gardening in small spaces, using a scientific and time-saving approach
10 best crops lists for kids, seniors, and balconies or patios
Container gardening tips, sample garden layouts, and guidance for building a garden ecosystem, pest control, and more
Organic gardening best practices, reference and resource charts, and details for food preparation, storage, preserving, and dehydrating your harvest

If you’ve longed to have a productive vegetable garden but felt you didn’t have enough space, then High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening is for you.

Keeping Pets Safe from Traps in the Garden

How do we keep pets safe from traps in the garden? If you’ve read this blog or watched our videos you’ve met Mittens, our beloved mouser / squirrel chaser / chicken protector. She eats rats whole…she is a nose-to-tail carnivore.