Author Archives: Christy

Go Vote!

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Christy

Today’s the day we exercise our right to vote. This election cycle has gone on forever it seems, and we’re all ready to see it come to a close. I just returned from my polling place, where long lines and … Continue reading →

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Crop Rotation Basics

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Christy

Crop rotation is an essential part of a healthy organic gardening. Why? Plants take up specific nutrients and can leave behind diseases in their wake. Moving crops to new soil each season ensures that diseases don’t build up in soils, … Continue reading →

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YouTube: Honey Harvesting Tricks for Home Gardeners

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Christy

It’s honey harvesting time and we documented our latest harvest so you can see how it’s done. We provide visual aids in this video for our favorite way to get bees out of the super you plan to harvest. We … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: October Gardening

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Christy

Fall gardening is in full swing. Here are a few prompts for October tasks and enjoyments. There’s still much to do to get the fall garden ready, but we’re enjoying the process. Happy fall gardening to you!

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Field Trip: Gourmandise Grain Conference

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Christy

When someone says “whole grains” my ears perk up. Homesteaders try to make food as often as possible with unadulterated ingredients. Whole grain baking and cooking is an ongoing effort that requires education, persistence, and experimentation to get right. Enter … Continue reading →

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Ask Gardenerd: How to Get More Volunteer Tomatoes

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Christy

I do believe my favorite question to date just came in to Ask Gardenerd from Jeff Bremer: “Hi Christy, How do I encourage volunteers? Over the years in my tomato garden, a few volunteers would appear each season. Last year, … Continue reading →

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Field Trip: MoonWater Farm

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Christy

We hear more and more about urban agriculture and small farms cropping up in the middle of big cities. MoonWater Farm, the collaborative effort of Kathleen Blakistone and Richard Draut, is exactly that. But MoonWater Farm is more than just … Continue reading →

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National Kale Day 2016

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Christy

National Kale Day is here! It’s a chance to celebrate one of the best (IMHO) brassicas in the world. Brassica? It’s short for Brassicaceae, the family to which kale belongs. Along with broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kohlrabi, collards and…wait … Continue reading →

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Gardenerd’s YouTube Channel Hits 5,000 Subscribers!

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Christy

Gardenerd’s YouTube Channel was born in April, 2009. It sat dormant for awhile but slowly over the years we’ve added helpful, instructive videos to help you grow organically in your own back or front yard. Thanks to you, fellow gardenerds, … Continue reading →

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Bill Mollison – Father of Permaculture

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Christy

You may have heard that Bill Mollison, considered one of the fathers of Permaculture, passed away this week. He lived from 1928-2016 and saw, I imagine, dramatic changes in our ecosystem during his lifetime. This Australia native spent his life … Continue reading →

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