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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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Fall Planting is Here!

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Christy

It’s still hot here in Los Angeles, but there have been a few cooler days that we took advantage of to plant out our fall brassicas. If you’re ready for fall planting, now is a good time. Seeds will germinate … 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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Vernal Equinox

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Christy

September 23rd marks the beginning of fall, the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It couldn’t be more welcome after all the heat we’ve been having. It brings with it a hope of rain (here in drought-stricken California) and the … Continue reading →

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Fall Gardening in Progress

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Christy

While cooler climates are closing down the garden for winter, we’re just getting started here in So-Cal. Fall gardening is commonly known as the “best” growing season here because we actually get rain, temperatures are cooler, and everything grows virtually … Continue reading →

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