The finished soup is delicious and filling on a cold night.
Recipe: Hearty Kale, Squash, and Bean Soup
When this Kale, Squash, and Bean soup recipe appeared in my inbox, I happened to have all the ingredients on hand.
5 Seeds (and Seed Catalogs) to Try in 2026
Seed catalogs are one of the best things about winter. Our latest video shares 5 seeds (and seed catalogs) we recommend for your 2026.
Yes, our roses bloom in December. Come January we'll prune them back, but we're not going to curtail this bloom just yet.
Wordless Wednesday: Winter is Coming
The phrase "winter is coming" invokes images of snow storms, battles (for GOT fans), & dormant gardens. But here in SoCal it is anything but.
Jicama is something we love to eat sliced with a squeeze of lime juice.
Persistence: A Jicama Story
If you ever feel like giving up on your garden, read this jicama story. It's a tale of persistence.
Holiday Gift Guide 2025
It's time for our Holiday Gift Guide for 2025. When you shop small and local, you help keep small businesses like us going for another year.
02-27-25 A Garden Loves You Back
In this issue: February in the Garden - A Garden Loves You Back Video: Why Do We Hill Up Potatoes? Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Spring Planning Guide Gardenerd Product of the Month: NEW! High Yield Small Space Organic Gardening 1. February in the Garden - A Garden Loves You Back Valentine's / Galentine's Day may have come and gone, but there's still love coming from the garden. And it is reciprocal. We love our gardens, and can't wait to…
Spring planning is fun!
Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden is Back!
Just in time for spring, we've opened registration for Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden. It's back, and it's going to help you create your most efficient, successful garden yet.
The New Year's harvest consisted of winter radishes, arugula and salad greens in our new harvest basket from Karl Family Baskets (best Christmas present EVER!).
01-30-24 Is It A New Year?
In this issue: January in the Garden - Is It a New Year? Video: Growing Sugar Snap & Snow Peas Gardenerd Tip of the Month: Post-Fire Garden Advice Gardenerd Product of the Month: Plan Your Abundant Edible Garden 1. January in the Garden - Is It a New Year? It's only January, but it feels like the year is half over already. With Los Angeles fires burning, the changes in the country's administration, and all the other news this month,…
YouTube: How to Grow Sugar Snap & Snow Peas Start to Finish
Our latest video dives into how to grow sugar snap and snow peas. Christy shares tricks & tips for growing peas in small spaces.
Our hens started laying a month earlier than last year. Maybe it's the dry weather, but we're happy to have them sooner.
Wordless Wednesday: The Garden Marches On
As spring approaches slowly, the garden marches on. Winter has been dry here in SoCal. But here's a little sunshine to brighten your week.