Monthly Archives: September 2014

Groundbreaking Food Gardens Giveaway!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Christy

If you’re looking for a good gardening book to curl up with this winter, Groundbreaking Food Gardens is my pick for 2014. Niki Jabbour, author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener, has collected an impressive series of vegetable garden designs from … Continue reading →

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Vernal Equinox

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Christy

September 23rd marks the beginning of fall, the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It couldn’t be more welcome after all the heat we’ve been having. It brings with it a hope of rain (here in drought-stricken California) and the … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: Pruning Back Milkweed?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Christy

A question came into Ask Gardenerd this week that I even asked myself last year: “First year planting swamp milkweed for Monarchs – just had two butterflies exit their cocoons this morning. Had five plants this year – going big … Continue reading →

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Gardenerd on Back to My Garden Podcast

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Christy

A fellow gardenerd up in Canada has a new podcast (okay, not so new. He’s got 20 episodes already) called Back to My Garden. Dave Ledoux grows in northern climates, where snow and short growing seasons are a reality. He … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: Heirloom Expo 2014 Review

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Christy

This year’s Heirloom Expo was particularly delicious because I had the chance to give a lecture on my favorite subject: small-space biointensive gardening for urban gardeners. The rest of the time, however, was spent blissing out on gorgeous displays of … Continue reading →

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Recipe: I-Love-Veggies! Bake

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Christy

It’s new recipe time! This one uses foods from the summer harvest (mostly) and makes enough for leftovers. Mixing flavors of sweet potatoes, butternut squash and green beans also makes this dish colorful, and the delicious, savory sauce made from…cauliflower … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: Low-Light Crops for Fall

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Christy

An eager gardenerd wrote into Ask Gardenerd last week asking, “What crops can I grow in low-light conditions (5 hours of sunlight)?” Since not everyone has access to full sun, we’re guessing this question has come up at least a … Continue reading →

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