Potted succulents and yarrow put on a show for us.
Wordless Wednesday: March Madness
While it's true that March Madness is usually associated with sports, we gardenerds know that it really means it's time to get growing in the garden.
Our Kickstarter campaign for Bolting to Seed. Get notified when it starts.
YouTube: Gardenerd News – Bolting to Seed Novel
Today's the day our Kickstarter campaign launches. Take a moment to watch the trailer and to see the rewards available.
Event: National Garden Bureau Book Party – March 12, 2026
Attended the National Garden Bureau Book Party on March 12, 2026. Christy is moderating the chat.
YouTube: Why is My Kohlrabi Skinny?
Kohlrabi is one of the best brassicas, IMHO, and it is generally easy to grow. But when it grows tall and skinny instead of bulbing up, that's a problem.
YouTube: How to Sprout Seed Potatoes
Our latest YouTube video shows you exactly how to sprout seed potatoes before planting them this season. We also explore what conditions are best for sprouting spuds.
Review: Greenstalk Ultimate Mover
Our latest YouTube video reviews the new Greenstalk Ultimate Mover. Is it what you've been missing in your indoor or patio container garden? Let's find out.
Recipe: Roasted Parsnips with Sage
Roasted parsnips might not seem like a timely dish for summer, but this recipe is perfect for a stored harvest or spring-grown root veggies
Residents hang out in the garden now that it is a destination.
Design: Condo Courtyard Abundant Garden
Back in January 2025, I met with a group of residents who wanted to transform their condo courtyard into a thriving vegetable garden. It had tired soil, no irrigation, and an old fountain that didn't work. We met to discuss what they'd like to grow and how they wanted to use the space for the community. Then we came up with a plan: Remove the old soil (probably contaminated with decades of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers), add new soil, plant…
More immediate gratification - blackberries are ripening every day.
Wordless Wednesday – Impatient Gardening
With most of the garden planted, now is a time of impatient gardening. Here is some inspiration while you wait (and plant more crops).
YouTube: How to Pick Blackberries at their Sweetest
Our latest video shares 4 things to look for to pick blackberries at their sweetest. Christy shares the signs of ripeness so you can have sweeter berries grown at home.