Monthly Archives: May 2016

Ask Gardenerd: Maggots in My Compost

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Christy

We get this one a lot at Ask Gardenerd, so we thought it would be good to answer it in print: “Help! I just opened my compost to little tan maggots?! I have never seen them before!!! Our compost is … Continue reading →

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Review: Rosie’s Workwear

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Christy

I first spotted Rosie’s Workwear overalls at the Heirloom Expo several years ago. The company has a great concept: work overalls made for women in the spirit of Rosie the Riveter. The display rack featured feminine colors, stylish overalls and … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: Dallas Arboretum

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Christy

We traveled to Texas last week to help a friend sort out her landscape design for her new home. While there, we took in the sites including the Dallas Arboretum. It gave us a chance to see what’s growin’ on … Continue reading →

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Review: From Cows to Concrete

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Christy

An author must support her fellow wordsmiths, especially when a book takes 7 years to produce from concept to publication. Rachel Surls, of UC Cooperative Extensions’ Master Gardener program, and Judith Gerber, a friend in the LA garden scene and … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: May Gardening

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Christy

Keep planting until there’s no more space! This Wordless Wednesday is brought to you by ambition and hope. Two great qualities to have when gardening in spring. It’s time to plant, and enjoy your garden as it grows. Happy gardening!

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Field Trip: Huntington Herb Garden

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Christy

Spring is a beautiful time to visit botanical gardens, and Southern California does not disappoint. The Huntington Library and Gardens is off the charts in May with flora and fauna. We took a visit to the Huntington Herb Garden after … Continue reading →

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May To-Dos

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Christy

It’s May, everyone! We love the garden in May. It really gets going right about now, which means there’s no time to rest. If you haven’t planted spring or summer crops yet, now is the time. If they’re already in … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: How to Harvest and Store Red Onions

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Christy

A timely question came in to Ask Gardenerd this week: “How do you harvest and store red onions? – Pete” Hi Pete, great question. It’s that time of year, if you planted bulb onions in the fall, to harvest them … Continue reading →

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