Gardenerd Gazette Archives

These black vernissage tomatoes are so beautiful. Sliced or diced, they are delicious too.

07-31-25 Loving Summer

In this issue: July in the Garden - Loving Summer Video: Grow Poppy Seeds for Baking Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Award-Winning Tip - Onion Rust Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening 1. July in the Garden - Loving Summer Summer harvests make the garden great this time of year. It's the time to delight in the fruits of our labor. We've worked hard to grow these crops, and now the garden rewards us.…

Post author:Christy
Post published:July 31, 2025
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

Potato plants flower, signalling that we can harvest 'new potatoes' at this point.

06-26-25 June Bloom

In this issue: June in the Garden - June Bloom Video: Why We Thin Fruit Trees Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Blackberry Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening 1. June in the Garden - June Bloom As flowers fade in the summer sun, something else is blooming in the garden. Tomatoes, peppers, squashes and potatoes are flowering and setting fruit. It's time to feed those crops when you see flowers start to form.…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 26, 2025
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

Lettuces, radishes, Swiss chard and sweet peas make a colorful show in the harvest basket.

05-22-25 May Sunshine

In this issue: May in the Garden - May Sunshine Video: Plant Lima Beans Like a Pro Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Plant Sweet Potatoes Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening 1. May in the Garden - May Sunshine May sunshine is finally here (in coastal Los Angeles). We may be headed for June Gloom, but May Gray seems to be over and we finally have some sunshine warming the soil. May, and specifically…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 22, 2025
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

Our home

04-24-25 Our Garden Planet

In this issue: April in the Garden - Our Garden Planet Video: Grow Your Own Squash Seeds Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Earth Day Every Day Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening 1. April in the Garden - Our Garden Planet The Earth is our Garden Planet - we grow what we need in its soil, we breathe its oxygen, we interact with all of its creatures. I for one believe it's our job…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 24, 2025
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

Tomatoes sprout under grow lights. We'll thin these and pot them up in another week or so.

03-27-25 Spring Means New Life

In this issue: March in the Garden - Spring Means New Life Video: Great Tomato Varieties for Coastal, Mountain, and Cooler Climates Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Tomato Tips with Scott Daigre Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening 1. March in the Garden - Spring Means New Life I, for one, am grateful for spring right now. We could all use a little more sunshine, the intoxicating scent of blooming flowers, and the hope…

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 27, 2025
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

02-27-25 A Garden Loves You Back

In this issue: February in the Garden - A Garden Loves You Back Video: Why Do We Hill Up Potatoes? Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Planning Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening 1. February in the Garden - A Garden Loves You Back Valentine's / Galentine's Day may have come and gone, but there's still love coming from the garden. And it is reciprocal. We love our gardens, and can't wait to…

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 27, 2025
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

The New Year's harvest consisted of winter radishes, arugula and salad greens in our new harvest basket from Karl Family Baskets (best Christmas present EVER!).

01-30-24 Is It A New Year?

In this issue: January in the Garden - Is It a New Year? Video: Growing Sugar Snap & Snow Peas Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Post-Fire Garden Advice Gardenerd Product of the Month: Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden 1. January in the Garden - Is It a New Year? It's only January, but it feels like the year is half over already. With Los Angeles fires burning, the changes in the country's administration, and all the other news this month,…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 30, 2025
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

12-19-24 Home for the Holidays

In this issue: December in the Garden - Home for the Holidays Video: Simple and Safe Pest Control Hack Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Holiday Gift Ideas from the Garden Gardenerd Product of the Month: Get Last Minute Gifts at CafePress! 1. December in the Garden - Home for the Holidays I love being home for the holidays. It keeps me close to my garden, able to harvest fresh salad greens at any time. We get to enjoy the fruits…

Post author:Christy
Post published:December 19, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

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…

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 27, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Baby brassicas (kale, cabbage, broccoli and kohlrabi) moved up to 4" pots last weekend.

10-24-24 Fall Takes Over

In this issue: October in the Garden - Fall Takes Over Video: Seed Saving Laws Clarified - Learn the laws for seed-saving Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Cafe Press Store Goodies 1. October in the Garden - Fall Takes Over The fall growing season occupies a considerable amount of brain space for me. You've heard me say it every year - fall is the best growing season. Fewer pests, cooler temperatures, actual…

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 24, 2024
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall