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.Â
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…
New green onions sprouting from the green onion seed head. We've never seen this happen before. Exciting!
Wordless Wednesday: Hot Times
Here's some inspiration for the week as you try to keep cool.
YouTube: Tomato Hack – Rescue Tomatoes From Critters
Are critters snagging your tomatoes before they're ripe? Our latest YouTube video will help you rescue all your tomatoes before critters can get them.
Podcast: Best Of Tomato & Pepper Tips
On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week, we're sharing the best tomato & pepper tips from our archives. Listen to segments of past interviews for helpful tips and bountiful knowledge from our guest experts. Just in time for salsa season! These excerpts are from earlier in our podcast history, when we recorded most of them outside in the wild. The audio may not be as good as current episodes, but the information is just what you need…
Field Trip (and Shoe Review): Winery Garden in Italy
On a recent whirlwind visit to Italy, we found a winery garden in Padua (Padova). Just outside the Venice (Venezia) area, we stopped for a catered lunch and tour of the gardens.