Mittens returns from her morning yard inspection.
Wordless Wednesday: Summer Heat
Summer heat has arrived in Los Angeles. Here's some inspiration to keep you going through the heat.
It's time to pinch basil plants. Watch our video on how to do it.
07-18-24 Benefits of Down Time
In this issue: July in the Garden - Benefits of Down Time Video: Tomato Hack - Rescue Tomatoes From Critters Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Hand Pollinating Squash Gardenerd Product of the Month: The Ultimate Garden Bag 1. July in the Garden - Benefits of Down Time July means we get to enjoy the benefits of down time, whether we're taking a break from school, work, or even gardening. For some folks the garden is on autopilot, cranking out greens,…
Watch our latest video to find out how our corn protection trick did this summer.
July To-Do List
Whether you are traveling for summer or sticking to the garden, July's To-Do List is always there for you.
YouTube: Letting Your Garden Go Fallow
There are a few reasons why it's okay to let your garden go fallow. Our latest video explains why we did it this summer.
Podcast: Biological Controls with Kyra Rude
On the Podcast this week we chat with Kyra Rude, the general manager at Rincon Vitova Insectaries. We chat about the biological control of pests.
We'll have a few blood oranges this winter when these ripen.
Wordless Wednesday: Covid Summer
I'm down with Covid this week, so here's some inspiration to get you through whatever you are dealing with this first week of summer.
A second round of corn sprouts between flowering pumpkin plants. Planted in early June to get us through the long summer.
06-20-24 Summer Starts Now
In this issue: June in the Garden - Summer Starts Now Video: Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Harvesting Tips Gardenerd Product of the Month: Christy's Books 25% off 1. June in the Garden - Summer Starts Now Summer Solstice begins June 20th at 1:50 P.M. PT. The wait is over for the longest day of the year. I don't know about you, but it feels like summer took its time getting here this year. So I…
Summer pruning for fruit trees
YouTube: Summer Pruning – What is It and Why Do It?
Our latest YouTube video walks you through the process of summer pruning. What is it and how do you summer prune? We break it down for you.
YouTube: Why Are My Cucumbers Turning Yellow?
When gardeners ask, "Why are my cucumbers turning yellow?" twice in one week, we knew it was time for a video on the topic.
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…