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Results from planting out seeds from our pilfered Turk's Cap squash from the Heirloom Expo. Some variation, but mostly true to type.

11-22-23 Grateful Gardens

In this issue: November in the Garden - Grateful Gardens YouTube: Best Tips for Setting Rat Traps Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Last Minute Thanksgiving Ideas Gardenerd Product of the Month: Spanish language Garden Variety 1. November in the Garden - Grateful Gardens Every moment that I get to spend in my garden brings me one step closer to calm. This time of year, there is a rush to get cool-season crops planted before the holidays. Even though it's a…

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 22, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Greens and roots make a big show in winter gardens

10-19-23 Cool Times Ahead

In this issue: October in the Garden - Cool Times Ahead Podcast: Locally Adapted Seed with Brijette Peña Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Gardening Tips Gardenerd Product of the Month: Spanish language Garden Variety 1. October in the Garden - Cool Times Ahead It may still be hot where you are, but cool times are ahead. If you're planting for fall (IMHO the best growing season, so don't miss out!) we've got support for you this month. As the…

Post author:Christy
Post published:October 19, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

Winter squash harvest basket

09-21-23 Fallready?

In this issue: September in the Garden - Fallready? Podcast: Sustainable Gardening Resources with Lois de Vries Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Fall Planning Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Online Pest Control Course 1. September in the Garden - Fallready? Autumn Equinox begins Saturday. It's hard to believe summer is over, but as pumpkin-spiced-everything takes over, fall has officially arrived. I just returned from the Heirloom Expo and am feeling motivated! Let's get ready for a great fall growing…

Post author:Christy
Post published:September 21, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Fall

A refreshing glass of purple basil lemonade quenches the thirst and celebrates summer.

07-27-23 The Heat Is On

In this issue: July in the Garden Podcast: Best Of - Pest Control Tips Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Things to do with Tomatoes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Online Pest Control Course 1. July in the Garden - The Heat Is On Record-breaking temperatures are in the news this week. Gardens are suffering around the country. We're seeing burned leaves on container plants, wilting squash leaves, and baked-dry soils. What can we do to prevent this? Apply thick mulches…

Post author:Christy
Post published:July 27, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

Jarradale squash and Stowell's Evergreen Corn sprouting in the spring garden

06-22-23 Summer Excitement

In this issue: June in the Garden Video: How to Save Onion Seeds Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Blackberry Recipes Gardenerd Product of the Month: Online Pest Control Course 1. June in the Garden - Summer Excitement When I see winter squash vines wandering into the pathways of my garden, I get a dose of summer excitement. It brings hope and the promise of future harvests to mind and heart. When we watch tomatoes turn color, we can't help but…

Post author:Christy
Post published:June 22, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Summer

Jarradale squash and Stowell's Evergreen Corn sprouting in the spring garden

05-18-23 May I Garden?

In this issue: May in the Garden Podcast: Journeying with Maria Rodale Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Squash Growing Tips Gardenerd Product of the Month: Online Pest Control Course 1. May in the Garden - May I Garden? It feels like seasonal changes are slow to show up these days. Spring took a long time to arrive, and we're all feeling a bit behind schedule. Nature is finally giving us the go-ahead to plant warm-weather crops, and the benefits of…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 18, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

04-26-23 Earth Month Every Month

In this issue: April in the Garden YouTube: Super Bloom Field Trip Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Leggy Sprouts? Gardenerd Product of the Month: Online Pest Control Course 1. April in the Garden - Earth Month Every Month By now there are very few people that require an explanation for climate change. The truth is we need to make big changes, and time is running out to make them. Many have moved on to adaptability. What can we do to…

Post author:Christy
Post published:April 27, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

The start of our very own superbloom at Gardenerd HQ

03-23-23 Spring Abundance

In this issue: March in the Garden Podcast: Cottage Foods with Lisa Kivirist Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Tomato Tips Gardenerd Product of the Month: Online Pest Control Course 1. March in the Garden - Spring Abundance Spring is upon us (the equinox just arrived on March 20th), and the garden awaits our attention. With the abundance of rain in SoCal, we're weeding like crazy! But the garden has benefited from the nitric acid-rich rain that we don't mind so…

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 23, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Spring

Rosalind (front) and Thompson broccoli harvested recently.

02-23-23 Garden Love

In this issue: February in the Garden Podcast: Market Farming with Jill Ragan Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Planting Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety 1. February in the Garden - Garden Love For our first newsletter of the year (we took January off to work on the next installment of Garden Variety) we're sharing tips for spring. Because spring is already here in warm-winter climates, and it isn't far behind everywhere else. Now is the time…

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 23, 2023
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

An abundant harvest of spring radishes in a rainbow of colors.

12-22-22 Holiday Harvests

In this issue: December in the Garden YouTube: Growing Microgreens Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Last Minute Gift ideas Gardenerd Product of the Month: Garden Variety 1. December in the Garden - Holiday Harvests 2022 has been a year of climbing back on the horse after the pandemic. For a lot of gardenerds, December is a time to rest and make plans for next year. For folks in my area, we're harvesting and watching the garden grow. On a personal…

Post author:Christy
Post published:December 22, 2022
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter