Monthly Archives: January 2017

Recipe: Homemade Sourdough Crumpets

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Christy

While you rarely hear the word “crumpet” in common parlance these days, they are as tasty as they were in the Middle Ages (or more so, I’ll wager). Similar to English muffins, crumpets are thick pancakes cooked on a griddle. … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Winter is Our Spring

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Christy

California is known for its weather, and for those who don’t yet know, winter everywhere else is our spring. Here in SoCal flowers have sprouted everywhere, peas are growing strong, brassicas are loving the rain (LOTS of rain!). For gardeners … Continue reading →

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YouTube: Making Water from Air with David Hertz

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Christy

Our latest YouTube video features an interview with David Hertz of SkySource. We explore how a machine can make water from air, and how the device is being used in drought-stricken areas to keep gardens and trees alive. This video … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: Short Season Varieties

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Christy

When asked about her greatest garden challenge, Melinda from Sweden wrote to us recently, “No doubt about it, here in Sweden our greatest gardening challenge is the climate, low temperatures and frost as late as 13 June and as early … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Corona Snips and Gardening for Geeks

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Christy

Fruit tree pruning season is at hand and it brings to mind the importance of having the right tools. Whether you’re pruning a fruit tree, a shrub or a bonsai, the right tool makes the job easy. The wrong tool … Continue reading →

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YouTube: Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Christy

Happy New Year, gardenerds! It’s time for a fresh start. Nothing says that better than planting bare root fruit trees. Bare root trees are usually ordered in October/November and shipped out in winter depending on where you live. Ours just … Continue reading →

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