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.
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.
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.
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.
YouTube: Scars on My Citrus Fruits? What Causes Them?
Our latest YouTube video dives into what causes scars on citrus fruits.
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,…
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.
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.
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.
Yellow cherry tomato volunteers will produce in the next couple of months with any luck.
Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Eve
In honor of Christmas Eve and the chance to relax, here is some inspiration for your holiday. We look forward to helping you grow your best garden in 2026.