The garden is HOT! It may be dry and plants may wane, but here's some inspiration to keep you cool as you grow this season.
Before I leave on vacation for a week, I feel a bittersweet connection with my garden. I know all the tomatoes will ripen while I'm gone...
The summer garden doesn't happen all at once, there are stages of summer. Some crops are just getting started, while others are finishing up. We celebrate the impatience and anticipation of the summer garden in pictures this week.
Part of the joy of gardening is watching the garden's progress. Here's some inspiration from Gardenerd HQ as the garden progresses this summer.
With most of the garden planted, now is a time of impatient gardening. Here is some inspiration while you wait (and plant more crops).
The spring garden is slowly transitioning to warm-weather crops. As brassicas and peas come out, beans and tomatoes go in. As with any transition, work is required, but the payoff is worth it.
Spring is in full swing, but we are still warming up to gardening for the new season. Old crops are dying back, so it's time to get out there and plant anew. Here's some inspiration from the Gardenerd Test Garden to get you going this week. A New Start New green onions pop up under protective cages in the spring garden. Radish and spinach sprouts fill a raised bed under a protective cage. We like Malaga radishes for springtime. They're…
Recent rains brought the garden to life with all its chaos and glory. Here's some inspiration for your March garden madness.
Some of you gardenerds are already experiencing seasonal changes. We saw a friend's post today saying "I heard birds for the first time today; must be spring!" Here's some inspiration for your seasonal changes, no matter their timing. Volunteer ornamental and California poppies right next to each other. Orange blossoms are budding out. Yay - time to feed your citrus trees. This yellow yarrow adds color and cheer as spring approaches. This nasturtium has a beautiful mottled petal unlike its…
Much-needed rain in Los Angeles is giving the garden some love. Here's some inspiration to help get you ready for spring.