Monthly Archives: November 2014

Making Carob Powder

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Christy

Autumn brings with it an array of colorful fruits and vegetables from the garden…and seeds. This Thanksgiving, as we dig into our root cellars for orange carrots, purple potatoes, and red beets, as well as colorful persimmons, pomegranates, and grapes,  … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: When to Blanch Celery

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Christy

We love this question that came in to Ask Gardenerd this week: “I planted celery about 6 weeks ago (from the chopped off part of market celery) and it is doing well. The stalks are now about 1/2 inch thick. … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: Cal Poly Pomona’s Kellogg Ranch

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Christy

It was 5:30 in the morning when I got in the car to drive the hour it would take to get to Cal Poly Pomona. By the time I arrived the sun was just creeping over the mountains, streaking light … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Random Acts of Gardening

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Christy

It appears that the holiday season has officially begun, so in the spirit of giving, we’re digging into our treasure trove for something special to give away to you, our faithful gardenerd readership. Oh, it’s special, believe me. In fact, … Continue reading →

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One More Turf Removal Rebate Garden

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Christy

People in Southern California are finally catching on to the idea that lawns are a waste of water, especially during a drought like the one we’ve been in for many years now. The City of Los Angeles is providing incentives … Continue reading →

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