Category Archives: What’s Growin’ On

Growing Garlic

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Christy

I can’t believe I haven’t written about growing garlic before. Sure, we’ve covered harvesting garlic and even shown you how to make your own garlic braid, but we’ve never started from the beginning on this blog. Maybe it’s because growing … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Portobello Mushroom and Kale Stroganoff

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Christy

It’s that half-eaten container of sour cream in the fridge that brought us to this recipe. You know the one: that lonely tub, brought over by a guest for a recent party, languishing all alone in the back of the … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday – Winter Garden Bliss

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Christy

As we prep for spring gardening, we enjoy the harvest from our winter garden. Soon it will be time to start seeds, but in the meanwhile, we add compost to existing crops and prune fruit trees, cane berries, and grasses. … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Bread – Why It’s Better Than Yeast

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Christy

I’ve been making bread for 25 years, but I’ve always been afraid of sourdough starter. Pretty sure I would kill it from neglect, so I limited myself to packaged yeast…until yesterday. Maybe it’s a New Year’s Resolution. Maybe it’s courage, … Continue reading →

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Toddler Garden

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Christy

It’s important for kids to know where their food comes from, so here at Gardenerd we like to start them young. Really young, in the case of this recent garden installation. A two-year-old was about to get a younger sibling, … Continue reading →

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Garden New Year’s Resolutions 2016

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Christy

I’m not a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions. High expectations at the beginning of the year often lead to disappointment in a short time, once life steps in to remind us why we didn’t check off those resolutions last … Continue reading →

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Design: Therapeutic Garden For Recovery

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Christy

Every once in awhile we get to be part of something big. Build a garden that really makes a difference. This is one of those gardens. For those who’ve never heard about “horticultural therapy,” take a look at the latest … Continue reading →

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Yes, Virginia, There is a Winter Garden

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Christy

So many people are shocked to discover that you can grow food in winter. In many places, where the ground freezes, it is more challenging but still possible. In warm-winter climates like Los Angeles, it’s a piece of cake. Folks … Continue reading →

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Design: Tall Beds for Deep Roots

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Christy

We recently completed a new garden installation in Sherman Oaks, CA, where a homeowner wanted tall raised beds to remind her of her garden in Oregon. Stately, tall beds with plenty of root space for veggies to grow big and … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Dishes from the Garden

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Christy

In a pinch about what to make this Thanksgiving? Let Gardenerd help you. We’ve got a stash of recipes using all your favorite fall-harvest crops. Revisit a few Gardenerd Gazettes and you’ll have more than enough for your Thanksgiving table. … Continue reading →

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