Category Archives: What’s Growin’ On

Field Trip: Cal Poly Pomona’s Kellogg Ranch

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Christy

It was 5:30 in the morning when I got in the car to drive the hour it would take to get to Cal Poly Pomona. By the time I arrived the sun was just creeping over the mountains, streaking light … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Random Acts of Gardening

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Christy

It appears that the holiday season has officially begun, so in the spirit of giving, we’re digging into our treasure trove for something special to give away to you, our faithful gardenerd readership. Oh, it’s special, believe me. In fact, … Continue reading →

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One More Turf Removal Rebate Garden

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Christy

People in Southern California are finally catching on to the idea that lawns are a waste of water, especially during a drought like the one we’ve been in for many years now. The City of Los Angeles is providing incentives … Continue reading →

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2014 Fall Garden Tour

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Christy

The fall garden is our favorite here at Gardenerd. The cooler temperatures lend themselves to growing crops without pests, and with much less stress than summer months. If we ever get any rain, these crops will hardly need help from … Continue reading →

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A Bug’s Life in the Garden

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Christy

Bugs are part of gardening. It’s a fact of life–you will have bugs. There are good bugs and bad bugs, and if you create the right environment, the good bugs can keep the bad bugs at bay. Today we discovered … Continue reading →

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New Restaurant Garden in Downtown LA

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Christy

Artisan House, a combination market and restaurant/bar on the corner of 6th and Main Street, serves delicious, fresh food all day long, offering organic produce, artisanal wines and small-farm dairy products. The restaurant menu sports all the eye-catching entrees, sandwiches, … Continue reading →

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Fall: Time to Plant Perennials

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Christy

Fall is the time of year to plant perennials. Why? Isn’t the season winding down? It is, but it’s the perfect time to put winter-hardy perennials in the ground because they will use winter to develop strong roots. When spring … Continue reading →

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Nailed It!: Zucchini Flan Fail

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Christy

This one is especially for anyone out there who thinks we’re perfect here at Gardenerd. Hang on to your hats, it’s gonna be great. Years ago, when traveling to Italy, we picked up this great cookbook from a vegetarian farm … Continue reading →

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Gardenerd on Root Simple Podcast

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Christy

Meet Erik Knutzen and Kelly Coyne, the Root Simple Team. They have spent years designing a homesteading lifestyle for themselves that is enviable among gardenerds. In the heart of Los Angeles, they keep chickens, grow food, preserve the harvest, make … Continue reading →

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Oh Kale Yeah! National Kale Day

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Christy

October 1st is National Kale Day. Who cares that the holiday is only observed in Canada? We deserve to celebrate here in the States as well. Needless to say, we’re very excited about this at Gardenerd. Every day we tout … Continue reading →

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