Monthly Archives: November 2015

Design: Tall Beds for Deep Roots

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Christy

We recently completed a new garden installation in Sherman Oaks, CA, where a homeowner wanted tall raised beds to remind her of her garden in Oregon. Stately, tall beds with plenty of root space for veggies to grow big and … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Dishes from the Garden

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Christy

In a pinch about what to make this Thanksgiving? Let Gardenerd help you. We’ve got a stash of recipes using all your favorite fall-harvest crops. Revisit a few Gardenerd Gazettes and you’ll have more than enough for your Thanksgiving table. … Continue reading →

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Proven Winners Winner

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Christy

Not to brag or anything, but apparently that’s what I am: a Proven Winners winner. I won 8 plants from Proven Winners and a set of Corona pruners at the Garden Writers Association Symposium back in September. Rather than ship … Continue reading →

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Design: Front Yard Veggie Garden

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Christy

We’ve been hard at work helping people get rid of their lawns in favor of edible front yard landscapes instead. Our latest garden is located inland where temperatures are high in summer, but large trees create a lot of shade; … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: Winter Care for Succulents

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Christy

This week’s question is a good one: “Hi and thank you in advance for your help. I live in Texas and have a lot of succulents in pots (20) and other things in the ground like cannas. Question is: how … Continue reading →

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The Martian and His Potatoes…and Mistakes

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Christy

Everyone, I mean everyone told me, “You must see The Martian. He grows potatoes on Mars.” So I went. It was well done, except for a couple things: 1) No one could possibly stay that positive in those circumstances, and … Continue reading →

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