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Gardenerd’s 1st YouTube Live Thursday!

Tune in today, July 20, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. for Gardenerd's first YouTube Live broadcast on the Gardenerd YouTube Channel. We'll be chatting about summer gardening - heat and harvesting. Bring your burning questions, and learn a thing or two. No matter where you live, you can participate. Of course we'll share some of our favorite tips from 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success, too! AND - did you know that we're running a contest? Three lucky gardenerds will win…

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Post published:July 20, 2017
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The bees enjoyed the flowers of bolting kale and mustard greens.

YouTube: Vegetables and Fruits for Bees

The last video in our Plants for Pollinators Series on YouTube is all about vegetables and fruits for bees. A diversity of crop varieties will give bees plenty to forage on during the summer when there is a dearth of flowering plants. Grow crops like peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, squash, beans, and melons to give bees something tasty to enjoy during the spring and summer. In fall and early spring, grow peas, cucumbers, lettuces and other greens and let them go…

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Post published:July 18, 2017
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Rosemary is flowering now. We'll prune it back by a third when flowers finishing.

YouTube: Trees and Shrubs for Bees

We continue our Plants for Pollinators Series with Honeylove.org. Our latest video gives you helpful suggestions for trees and shrubs you can plant for the pollinators in your life. They need pollen and nectar throughout the year, and some of these trees and shrubs bloom during the dearth, when other flowers are done for the season. This list is just the beginning. Depending on your hardiness zone, native trees and shrubs are your best bet. Consult your local native plant…

Post author:Christy
Post published:May 9, 2017
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Irises show up just in time for Easter.

YouTube: Flowering Bulbs for Bees

Honeylove and Gardenerd bring you yet another video in the Plants for Pollinators Series. In this video we show you which bulbs are great for growing for the bees and other pollinators in your garden. Find out some of our favorites, how to plant them, and more. Flowering Bulbs for Bees Learn more about bulbs: Planting Bulbs - a primer Storing Bulbs to Winterize - #2 in this newsletter Do or Die Daffodils Irises, Irises, Who Needs Some Irises? Plan…

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 29, 2017
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Bee on a cardoon

YouTube: Wildflowers for Bees

This week's YouTube video shares tips about what wildflowers to grow to encourage and feed bees and other pollinators in your garden. Wildflowers are easy to grow, most of the time you just scatter seeds before a rain comes and wait. They also re-seed themselves year after year, so the whole endeavor requires minimal effort. Wildflower seed blends are available through many native plant societies or seed catalogs. Just pick the varieties that grow well in your region. Try to…

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 14, 2017
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Mints, yarrow and squash fill the space.

YouTube: Herbs for Bees

This week's YouTube video is all about Herbs for Bees. Find out which herbs to grow for your pollinator population. Christy shares fun facts about borage, and encourages you to let your herb garden flower each season before cutting back. Herbs are an essential part of any culinary garden. Most flower at the end of the season, providing pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators. Watch this video to learn more about creating a bee-friendly herb garden. Herbs for…

Post author:Christy
Post published:March 1, 2017
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SkySource makes water from the air and gives it away for free in Venice Beach.

YouTube: Making Water from Air with David Hertz

Our latest YouTube video features an interview with David Hertz of SkySource. We explore how a machine can make water from air, and how the device is being used in drought-stricken areas to keep gardens and trees alive. This video is part of a new endeavor for 2017: the Acknowledgment Series. People doing good work in the world deserve to be acknowledged for their efforts and we've set out to do that. Check out David's innovative solution to the drought…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 24, 2017
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Nectarines, plums and other stone fruits await your creative touch this summer.

YouTube: Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees

Happy New Year, gardenerds! It's time for a fresh start. Nothing says that better than planting bare root fruit trees. Bare root trees are usually ordered in October/November and shipped out in winter depending on where you live. Ours just arrived and this video shows you how to plant your new tree. Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees For more information about fruit trees, check out these blog posts: Chill Hours - choosing the right fruit tree Citrus Fruit Tree Care…

Post author:Christy
Post published:January 4, 2017
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Bees take advantage of arugula that has bolted to seed in last week's heat.

YouTube: Honey Harvesting Tricks for Home Gardeners

It's honey harvesting time and we documented our latest harvest so you can see how it's done. We provide visual aids in this video for our favorite way to get bees out of the super you plan to harvest. We show you our harvesting equipment (handmade by our friends at Honeylove.org), and our other favorite tools to use during the process. Homegrown honey is the best. It's wild, it's treatment-free and it's raw. No heating, no filtering, just crushed and…

Post author:Christy
Post published:November 1, 2016
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Find YouTube videos on how to prep raised beds for fall planting and more at the Gardenerd YouTube Channel.

Gardenerd’s YouTube Channel Hits 5,000 Subscribers!

Gardenerd's YouTube Channel was born in April, 2009. It sat dormant for awhile but slowly over the years we've added helpful, instructive videos to help you grow organically in your own back or front yard. Thanks to you, fellow gardenerds, for helping us grow. Yesterday, we reached a milestone: 5,000 followers. Some of our most popular videos include How to Braid Garlic, where you can take your summer harvest and turn it into a functional kitchen decoration. How to Prune…

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Post published:October 4, 2016
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