Monthly Archives: October 2012

Home Grown Sweet Potato Recipe

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Christy

The sweet potato is the jewel of fall and winter. This year we grew our own, and now it’s time to serve them up in a savory recipe. There are far too many recipes which add sugar or maple syrup … Continue reading →

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Installing a Swarm Box

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Christy

As you may know, bees are responsible for pollinating 1 out of every 4 bites of food we eat, so attracting bees to your garden is a really good idea. One way to do it is to put up a … Continue reading →

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Growing Sweet Potatoes

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Christy

As Autumn sets in, it’s time to harvest sweet potatoes. They have spent the last three or four months growing in warm weather, but before frost hits (or as soon as it does) those sweet potatoes have to come out. … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: Natural Bridges Farm

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Christy

While up in Santa Cruz, we visited an amazing farm near the ocean. The reason why it’s so amazing goes beyond its glorious rows of dahlias, kale and salad greens. It’s the farm’s mission to give homeless people a new … Continue reading →

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Growing Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumbers

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Christy

They look like tiny watermelons, but taste like cucumbers. What the heck are they? That’s what most people say when they lay eyes on a Mexican Sour Gherkin cucumber. It’s an heirloom variety that keeps gardeners from getting bored. We … Continue reading →

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It’s a Garlic Planting Party – Win a Party Prize Package!

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Christy

This is exciting. The folks at Peaceful Valley Farm and Garden Supply (PVF) have asked Gardenerd to participate in their Garlic Planting Party this week, and you reap the benefits. One lucky Gardenerd reader will win a Garlic Party Prize … Continue reading →

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Big Mushrooms Everywhere!

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Christy

The latest post from Mar Vista’s Bounty Hunter is ready for your perusal on Patch.com. Check out a new mushroom vendor at the Farmers’ Market and find out how you can win a box of fruits, vegetables and mushrooms: Smiling … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Christy

It’s harvest time, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the recent Harvest Moon than to feature one of the best farmers’ markets in California. A visit to Santa Cruz led to the discovery of this beautiful … Continue reading →

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Two-Book Review: Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardening & Baker Creek Vegan Cookbook

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Christy

With fall coming on, it’s time to crack open a new gardening book or two. I recently finished reading these new additions to my library and wanted to share my findings: First, William Moss’ Any Size, Anywhere Edible Gardening, which … Continue reading →

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