August is when most gardens start to look like hell. We do our best to keep things looking nice, but nature always wins in the end.
There's a point in summer where, as much as I love my garden, I want to get away from it all. I want to lounge in a hammock, read books and take naps.
This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, it's change of pace day. Just you and me, gardenerds. In this episode I address a few topics that keep coming up with clients and curious minds alike.
? Summer Lovin' happened so fa-ast.? Well, for anxious gardenerds, summer couldn't get here soon enough. The wait between planting and harvesting feels soooo long, doesn't it?
The kitchen counter looks like a farmers market with zucchini stacked at the ready for zoodles. We discovered this recipe last year and can't wait to make it again.
As summer fades, we're capturing those savory and sweet flavors in meals and desserts. We can freeze them for later and enjoy them any time. Here are some of the things we're mak
It's that time where it's too soon to plant fall crops in Los Angeles (watching the 10-day forecast for temps under 73 degrees), and the summer garden is waning.
Our latest video is a reality check on gardening in Southern California in August 2021: the Gardening Good, Bad, and the Ugly. Christy walks you through the Gardenerd Test Garden to see what worked and what didn't. Some of it is pretty, but most of it looks anything but.
Technically the Dog Days of Summer end today, August 11th. Dog Days are supposed to be hot and sultry, but here at Gardenerd HQ it's mostly hot and dry.
Cooking from the garden is one of the most satisfying treats any day, but this Herbed Summer Squash and Potato Torte pushes that satisfaction to the next level.