YouTube: Dealing with Apple Scab on Fruit Trees
Apple scab is ugly and it can make fruit inedible. How do we deal with it? This week's YouTube video shares advice on how to manage it.
Christy hard at work planning the Gardenerd HQ test gardens on paper.
Sale on Fall Planning Online Course
It's fall planning and planting time. The task may feel daunting. So we're offering our online course Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden at a discount
Fall in Oak Glen lives up to its name, with a walk through the Oak Glen Preserve hiking trail.
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
09-25-25 The Season’s Turn
In this issue: September in the Garden - The Season's Turn Video: Fall Planting Guide - Get ready for fall Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Varieties for your Fall Salad Garden Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening 1. September in the Garden - The Season's Turn Fall is officially here, and while some gardeners aim to shut down the garden for winter, we're just getting started with the best growing season yet. Fall is…
Mittens guards the garden
Wordless Wednesday: Transition to Fall
Here in SoCal, we're not planting yet. Another month to go, but here's some inspiration to get you through this transition to fall.
Come to Christy's talk at Village Well Books on October 5, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Event: Fall Gardening at Village Well Books & Coffee
Save the Date, gardenerds: I'm excited to give a talk at Village Well Books & Coffee in Culver City on October 5, 2025 at 5 p.m.
YouTube: Grow Romanesco – The Underappreciated Brassica
Our latest video makes a case to grow Romanesco, the underappreciated Brassica. Why grow Romanesco? Christy shares her reasons why.
Purple mustard greens are gracing salads this fall, along with lettuces and other greens.
Wordless Wednesday: Wonder-full Fall Gardening
As seedlings take hold as we enter the wonder-full fall gardening time. Radishes, lettuces, brassicas, peas, and more are filling the beds. Inspiration for your garden!
YouTube: Build a Better Compost Pile
In our latest video, Christy shares the science behind one trick that helps you build a better compost pile. It proves that a little effort up front pays big dividends down the line.
Swiss chard is a must-grow. Find out why in this video.
YouTube: 4 Reasons to Grow Swiss Chard
Our latest YouTube video shares 4 reasons to grow Swiss chard. Not only is it beautiful in the garden, it provides two flavors in one plant.