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.
These mandarins are close to being ready to harvest. We're thankful for the potential harvest to come.
11-27-24 Trying to Be Thankful
In this issue: November in the Garden - Trying to Be Thankful Video: How and When to Prune Oregano Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Holiday Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Book Clearance Sale - 40% off! 1. November in the Garden - Trying to Be Thankful The holidays are challenging for many folks. Sometimes gatherings with family are difficult, but food softens the edge. Around here we cook as a gesture of love, and the idea of bringing ingredients…
Learn how to prune oregano for continued production
YouTube: How and When to Prune Oregano
Our latest video shares how and when to prune oregano. At the end of the season oregano can look pretty sad. Christy walks you through the process.
It's pomegranate season! We love putting arils on salads, roasted squash, and more.
Wordless Wednesday: Getting it Planted
Here at Gardenerd HQ we're getting it planted. Fall crops are in! Here's some inspiration to help you get it planted too.
Learn about how avocados are pollinated and get this great recipe
YouTube: Avocado Tree Pollination Explained (and Chocolate Mousse Recipe)
In our latest YouTube video, Christy explains avocado tree pollination while making a delicious, dairy-free chocolate avocado mousse.