Winter Archives - Gardenerd

Tomato seedlings need thinning under grow lights. It's time to choose the best from each pot and cut the rest away.

02-26-26 Gotta Love the Garden

In this issue: February in the Garden - Gotta Love the Garden Video: How to Sprout Seed Potatoes Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Garden Planning Gardenerd Product of the Month: Bolting to Seed - a New Novel 1. February in the Garden - Gotta Love the Garden February went by in a flash, it seems. For many folks, the garden is under snow. For others (like us) we're starting seeds for warm and hot weather crops (looking at you,…

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 26, 2026
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

YouTube: How to Deal with Downy Mildew

We've talked about downy mildew and it's relationship to basil before, but this week's video dives into downy mildew on other crops.

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 17, 2026
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Calendula and Bells of Ireland start to fill in the garden. We love this time of year when they start flowering.

Wordless Wednesday: Garden Love – Valentine’s Edition

I know it's winter in most places, but as Valentine's Day approaches, we wanted to offer some garden love.

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 11, 2026
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YouTube: Why Crops Bolt to Seed Early

Why do crops bolt to seed early? Christy explores the reasons why bolting happens prematurely & how to prevent it.

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 10, 2026
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Delicious pasta with stinging nettles is hearty and celebrates the season.

Recipe: Farro Pasta with Nettles and (Vegan) Sausage

It's stinging nettle season in warm-winter climates, and this pasta with nettles and sausage recipe helps use them up quick.

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 4, 2026
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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YouTube: Scars on My Citrus Fruits? What Causes Them?

Our latest YouTube video dives into what causes scars on citrus fruits.

Post author:Christy
Post published:February 3, 2026
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Purple and green broccoli harvest from our winter garden.

01-29-26 Crazy New Year

In this issue: January in the Garden - Crazy New Year Video: Greenstalk Ultimate Mover Review Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Garden Planning Gardenerd Product of the Month: Bolting to Seed - a New Novel 1. January in the Garden - Crazy New Year We started January with an atmospheric river on the west coast, and we're ending it with an arctic freeze in over half the country. There have been plenty of other crazy things in the news,…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 29, 2026
Post category:Gardenerd Gazette Gazette Winter

Purple Savoy cabbage is ready to harvest. Time for hot & sour soup!

Cabbage is En Vogue for 2026

We've never been trendy here at Gardenerd, but when Vogue Magazine recently featured Cabbage as a trend for 2026, we were ahead of that trend.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 21, 2026
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Et praecidi ego sum = I cut, therefore I am

Crimes Against Horticulture

My friend Billy Goodnick runs a Facebook page called Crimes Against Horticulture: When Bad Taste Meets Power Tools. It is a source of endless humor for me and my fellow gardenerds.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 20, 2026
Post category:Blog What's Growin' On
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Tree kale is reaching for the sky. It's 8 feet tall now, with no sign of stopping.

Wordless Wednesday: Growing Through Winter

Things are rough out there and it's only mid-January. Here's some inspiration to keep you growing through winter.

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 14, 2026
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