Monthly Archives: February 2013

Turning Cover Crops

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Christy

Let us depart from conventional wisdom of turning cover crops into the soil beneath. Let us instead take a lesson from John Jeavons’ GROW BIOINTENSIVE method and use the cover crops as compost materials elsewhere. Buy why, you cry? Why … Continue reading →

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Grow Rainbow Carrots

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Christy

You can enjoy a rainbow of colors in your meals if you grow carrots. What? You mean they’re not just orange? Let us explore. They may take awhile to grow, but carrots can be one of the most satisfying crops … Continue reading →

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Family’s New Vegetable Garden

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Christy

A student from my Santa Monica College gardening course hired me to design a vegetable garden – a few raised beds so his family could grow tomatoes, salad greens and more. The family had moved into their house recently and … Continue reading →

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Wider Pastures: New Chicken Run

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Christy

We were lucky. Our chickens never really discovered the garden. They simply stayed within bounds to peck and scratch the day away. Until last week. Their eyes have been opened and all the world is suddenly their oyster. I think … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Northern Spy Kale Salad

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Christy

For winter gardeners, kale is a staple crop that we have the pleasure of harvesting all season long. It grows well in spring in cooler climates, so for those covered in snow, you have that to look forward to. While … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Edible Landscape

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Christy

Last month I received a copy of Emily Tepe’s new book, The Edible Landscape, and since I don’t write reviews without reading the thing cover to cover (and I’m a slow reader), I’m just getting around to it now. The … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: What’s Eating My Seeds?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Christy

A great question came into Ask Gardenerd this week about plant protection: “It seems that every time I start seeds or plant out transplants in my raised bed, they get eaten overnight. It’s so frustrating. Help!” I have had the … Continue reading →

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Announcing Gardening For Geeks Book!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Christy

I’ve been chomping at the bit to post this, and now that everything is in place the time has come. drumroll please… That’s right, I’ve written a book and it’s coming out in April. Back in July, 2012, Adams Media … Continue reading →

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Everything’s Better with Cob

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Christy

Cob is a rustic building technique that dates back to pre-historic times. It combines sand, clay and straw, and is held together with water and an abundant supply of elbow grease. These ingredients are identical to adobe, but adobe is … Continue reading →

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