Author Archives: Christy

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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Thinning Fruit on Apple Trees

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Christy

Every gardener does it. We get so excited about impending fruit that we don’t do what’s best for the tree. We see all those tiny blossoms, then tiny orbs, and we stop using our rational brain in hopes of more, … Continue reading →

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New Toy: Compost Tea Sprayer

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Christy

Last year after taking Dr. Elaine Ingham’s Soil Food Web intensive, I ran out and purchased a piston-pump sprayer to take my compost tea to the next level. Compost tea is great for plant roots and soil health, but it … Continue reading →

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Where’s Gardenerd – New Orleans, Louisiana

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Christy

Mr. Nerd made his way from Northern California to New Orleans this month, where he visited Eugene Arceneaux. Doesn’t that name just scream New Orleans? We love to see the slices of cross-culture Mr. Nerd experiences on his travels. What’s … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: Milkweed for New York?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Christy

A question came into Ask Gardenerd this week about milkweed plants and seeds: “Could you please recommend a reliable source to buy African milkweed? I would like to grow some in Rochester NY. Is this the correct kind for my … Continue reading →

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Gardenerd on Hallmark’s Home and Family Show 4-13-16

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Christy

It’s been three years since my last appearance on the Hallmark Home and  Family Show, and I’m happy to return this Wednesday (it repeats on Thursday, so I am told) to share information with you about growing sunflowers for pollinators. … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: April Garden

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Christy

They say April showers bring May flowers, but it’s more like February rains bring April abundance here in Los Angeles. Color and new life reign supreme in the April garden, as we transition from winter to summer crops in a … Continue reading →

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YouTube: How to Harvest Carrots and Other Root Vegetables

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Christy

You’ve got great foliage, but you pull a carrot and it’s nowhere near ready to pick. How do you prevent this from happening again? The trick is easy and Christy shares it here in the latest Gardenerd YouTube video. We … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Stir-Fried Cabbage with Chilies, Peanuts & Peas

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Christy

Believe it or not, we’re still working on that giant cabbage we picked a week or so ago. They keep so well in the fridge, but they take up a lot of space. So it was time to pull out … Continue reading →

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Where’s Gardenerd – San Jose, CA

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Christy

Mr. Nerd made his long journey across the ocean, from New Zealand back to the United States. He met up with Alys Milner in Silicone Valley–San Jose, CA to be specific. Alys shares her gardening experience through her blog Gardening … Continue reading →

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