Author Archives: Christy

Growing Food in Growing Cities

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Christy

Every once in a while, we get to promote projects we think bring awareness to subjects we cover here at Gardenerd. Today’s guest blogger has created a documentary film that explores one of our favorite subjects: urban farming. Meet Dan … Continue reading →

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New Garden for Dad and His Little Girl

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Christy

Father’s Day is coming up, so it seemed appropriate to feature a new garden we just completed for a new dad. His little girl may not even be walking yet, but when she can she’ll have a place to grow … Continue reading →

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Gardenerd Blog Wins GWA Silver Award

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Christy

Allow us a moment to toot our own horn. We’re pretty excited to announce that the Garden Writers Association (GWA) has bestowed the Gardenerd Blog with a 2014 Silver Award of Achievement in the category of electronic media. According to … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Signs from March Against Monsanto

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Christy

            All photos taken during the May 24, 2014 March Against Monsanto. Hundreds attended, millions took part around the world.

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Mini Garden for Maximum Yield

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Christy

Picture this: a large back yard with plenty of space for a garden. Then factor in this: mature trees all over the place, leaving little space for full-sun exposure. Not to mention roots–lots of tree roots, a network of thatchy … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Spring Garden Abundance

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Christy

Today in the garden…

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Harvesting Bora King Radishes

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Christy

Awhile ago, we reported that we were planting a new radish in the garden for spring: Bora King. It’s a winter radish that claims to be purple on the inside as well as the outside. We were so excited to … Continue reading →

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Spring Foraging

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Christy

Today’s guest post comes from Erika Woodhouse (Great name!…any Emma fans out there?) She’s a blogger and gardener who is slowly trying to turn both her thumbs green. She won’t stop until her beets win a blue ribbon at the … Continue reading →

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March Against Monsanto 2014

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Christy

Recently Vermont became the first state to pass a GMO labeling law. That means that genetically engineered ingredients must be labeled as such on packaged foods sold in Vermont beginning July 1, 2016. It’s a landmark victory against Monsanto and … Continue reading →

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Loquat Season

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Christy

Loquat. That word raises the brow of many non-gardeners everywhere, and even some gardeners. Aside from sounding like a short kumquat, loquats are unusual fruits because you don’t often them at farmers’ markets, and never see them in grocery stores. … Continue reading →

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