Monthly Archives: August 2016

Harvesting Glass Gem Popping Corn

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Christy

The moment of truth has arrived. We just harvested the Glass Gem Popping Corn we grew this summer. Between the rats and corn worms, we lost at least half the harvest, but what was left was substantial enough to be … Continue reading →

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Asian Citrus Psyllid in My Backyard

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Christy

It’s here, in Mar Vista, in our backyard. The Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) has been in found in Los Angeles, but just last week we discovered it on a weak lime tree in the back corner of Gardenerd HQ. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Review: Natural Beekeeping Conference 2016

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Christy

I had the good fortune of being a speaker at the first ever Natural Beekeeping Conference that took place this weekend in Pasadena, CA. Honeylove.org organized the event. They gathered top experts in treatment-free beekeeping from around the continent, and … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: Saving Broccolini Seeds

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Christy

This terrific question came in from an inquiring mind this week: “Last spring I had a very tasty crop of Broccolini. I was impressed enough to save seeds at the end of the season. I’ve since learned that Broccolini is … Continue reading →

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What to do with Overgrown Green Beans

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Christy

It happens to even the most savvy gardener. You go out of town on vacation and when you return, there are beans…lots of beans. Not just any beans, overripe beans. Tough, fibrous, partially mature beans that are still green. What … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: Community Gardens in York, England

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Christy

If there’s one thing the English do well, it’s gardening. Many of our traditions and ideals about what a proper garden should look like come from the English. As a resident of a drought-stricken area, I’ve had to peel these … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam: Josh Hover

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Christy

Gardening is about life cycles, we deal with life and death every day. When someone prized is taken too soon, however, it is a tragedy. I write today to honor a friend and colleague, the carpenter who took my visions … Continue reading →

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No Compost Bin? No Problem!

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Christy

Today’s infograph comes from Fix.com, where they’ve assembled a quick and easy guide for using your kitchen scraps in your garden without a compost bin. It’s an simple way to turn garden waste into garden gold without much effort through … Continue reading →

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