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Rosalind Broccoli is showing off in the winter garden.

01-25-24 A Fresh New Garden Year

In this issue: January in the Garden - A Fresh New Garden Year Podcast: Gardening as Therapy with Jon Jackson Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Check Your Seed Inventory Gardenerd Product of the Month: Christy's Books on Sale! 1. January in the Garden - A Fresh New Garden Year Happy New Year, gardenerds! Each day the sun sets a little later, and the tease of spring lingers over the garden. Will this be the year to plant that special crop…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 25, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

Kendall Rae Johnson's new book -- I'm Growing Places

Podcast: Growing Places with Kendall Rae Johnson

We have our youngest guest ever on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week. 7 year-old Kendall Rae Johnson is the youngest Certified Farmer in Georgia. She and her mom and dad, Ursula and Quinton, own and run aGrowKulture Urban Farm.

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 15, 2023
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Read Garden Variety while you wait for last frost, or as you harvest winter crops.

Today’s The Day – Garden Variety Released!

Gardenerds, I've been awaiting this day for more than a decade; the day when my debut novel, Garden Variety, is released by a major publishing house. Just in time to inspire your spring gardening plans.

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 1, 2022
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Robert Kourik in his garden. Photo by Anthony Pagani

Podcast: Gardening Myths & Solutions with Robert Kourik

This week we chat with a long-time colleague and fellow gardenerd, Robert Kourik.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 27, 2022
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Event: Garden Variety Book Launch Party – In Person

Hey Angelenos, mark your calendars for the book launch party for Garden Variety, Christy's debut novel! This outdoor event takes place on February 6th, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Ocean View Farms organic community garden.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 11, 2022
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Photo by @katypritchett

New Book: Garden Variety – a Novel

We're delighted to announce a new read for garden nerds everywhere: Christy's debut novel, Garden Variety. Originally slated for publication on March 29, 2022, the publisher William Morrow moved the release date to February 1 last week.

Post author:Christy
Post published:December 8, 2021
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Amanda's flaming Felco pruner tattoo is part of our conversation.

Podcast: Backyard Adventure with Amanda Thomsen

Amanda Thomsen was one of the early bloggers on the gardening scene, and her attitude is best explained by the title of her blog and first book: Kiss My Aster. Amanda is our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, where she shares her philosophy along with some great tips for garden design, planting success, and more.

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 6, 2021
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden Cover Art

Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden arrives in March 2021. Pre-order your copy today!

Virtual Book Launch Party – You’re Invited!

You're invited to attend the Virtual Book Launch Party for my new book, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden on April 13th, hosted by Diesel, A Bookstore.

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 6, 2021
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden arrives in March 2021. Pre-order your copy today!

Black Friday Pre-Order Bonus Gift

This Black Friday through Cyber Monday, when you support this local author (and your favorite bookseller), you'll receive a free pre-order bonus gift.

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 25, 2020
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden arrives in March 2021. Pre-order your copy today!

New Book! Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden – Pre-Order Today!

Big news, gardenerds (and a distraction from Election Day after you've voted)! My latest book, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden, is available for pre-order. If you've been wishing for the fruit version of Gardening for Geeks, here it is!

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 3, 2020
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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