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YouTube: How to Sprout Seed Potatoes - Gardenerd Our latest YouTube video shows you exactly how to sprout seed potatoes before planting. We explore what conditions are best for the task.

Grow potatoes this spring, but sprout them first. Here's how: gardenerd.com/blog/youtube...

Review: Hungry Worms Red Wigglers - Gardenerd Back in late 2025, HungryWorms offered me a pound of red wigglers to test out in our worm factory. 3 months later we report our test results.

We reviewed a red wiggler supplier after testing these worms for a few months in our worm bin. They held up. If you're thinking of starting a worm bin this spring, here's a source for you: gardenerd.com/blog/review-...

YouTube: How to Deal with Downy Mildew - Gardenerd We've talked about downy mildew and it's relationship to basil before, but this week's video dives into downy mildew on other crops.

Downy Mildew got you down? We have solutions: gardenerd.com/blog/youtube...

Wordless Wednesday: Garden Love - Valentine's Edition - Gardenerd I know it's winter in most places, but as Valentine's Day approaches, we wanted to offer some garden love. Here's some inspiration for you.

Here's some inspiration for your garden, whether you are browsing seed catalogs or harvesting winter crops. gardenerd.com/blog/wordles...

YouTube: Why Crops Bolt to Seed Early - Gardenerd Why do crops bolt to seed early? Christy explores the reasons why bolting happens prematurely & how to prevent it.

There are a few reasons why crops bolt to seed early. Let's look at the causes: gardenerd.com/blog/youtube...

Recipe: Farro Pasta with Nettles and (Vegan) Sausage - Gardenerd It's stinging nettle season in warm-winter climates, and this pasta with nettles and sausage recipe helps use them up quick.

If you have stinging nettles volunteering everywhere in your garden right now, I've got a tasty recipe for you: gardenerd.com/blog/recipe-...

YouTube: Scars on My Citrus Fruits? What Causes Them? - Gardenerd Our latest YouTube video answers the question: What causes scars on my citrus fruit? Christy shares how to tackle the problem organically.

Got scarring on your citrus trees? Find out what's making that happen and how to fix it in our latest YouTube video: gardenerd.com/blog/youtube...

Review: Greenstalk Ultimate Mover - Gardenerd Our latest YouTube video reviews the new Greenstalk Ultimate Mover. Is it what you've been missing in your indoor or patio container garden?

This week's video is a review of a new Greenstalk product. If you have a patio or do indoor gardening, this one is for you: gardenerd.com/blog/review-...

Cabbage is En Vogue for 2026 - Gardenerd When Vogue Magazine recently featured Cabbage as a trend for 2026, we were ahead of that trend. We made cabbage en vogue long ago.

Turns out we've been en vogue for years. Vogue Magazine is just catching up: gardenerd.com/blog/cabbage...

A monarch caterpillar on a milkweed leaf

These guys are all over my yard right now. It gives me a little hope.

Crimes Against Horticulture - Gardenerd My friend Billy Goodnick runs a Facebook page called Crimes Against Horticulture: When Bad Taste Meets Power Tools.

There is abundant garden humor in Crimes Against Horticulture. Join me there: gardenerd.com/blog/crimes-...

Wordless Wednesday: Growing Through Winter - Gardenerd Things are rough out there and it's only mid-January. Here's some inspiration to keep you growing through winter.

Bsky post: Here's some inspiration for your winter garden : gardenerd.com/blog/wordles...

Ask Gardenerd: Heavy Metals in Soils - Gardenerd A thought-provoking question came into Ask Gardenerd from Bill Thompson in New Hampshire this week about heavy metals in soil. Let's dive in.

Do you know if you have heavy metals in your garden soil? We answer a burning question about how to deal with that issue: gardenerd.com/blog/ask-gar...

New Novel: Bolting To Seed Coming Soon! - Gardenerd Big news, Gardenerds: my new novel, Bolting To Seed, is coming soon! Get all the details and help us bring it to life.

Hey gardenerd, exciting news! My new novel is coming soon. If you liked Garden Variety, then you'll love the cozy mystery, Bolting to Seed. Please take a moment to click through and register so you can get notified. It would mean a lot to me. gardenerd.com/blog/new-nov...

5 Seeds (and Seed Catalogs) to Try in 2026 - Gardenerd Seed catalogs are one of the best things about winter. Our latest video shares 5 seeds (and seed catalogs) we recommend for your 2026.

It's seed catalog season. Here are 5 seeds (and catalogs) to try in your 2026 garden: gardenerd.com/blog/5-seeds...

Late night brain ramblings. I'm really excited about 2 things rn. 1) a sizzle reel for a TV show I am creating that came from my editor tonight and 2) plans for a Kickstarter campaign for my next novel. Can't reveal any of this yet but very excited to share with you soon.

A Gardenerd holding a giant pomegranate in her cupped hands.

Picked the biggest pomegranate I have ever grown. It's small victories like these that keep me going.

A layer of green pine needles between raised beds.

Happiness is fresh pine mulch between beds.

A large praying mantis crawls across an orange pumpkin, which sits on a brick porch.

Must be fall.

09-25-25 The Season's Turn - Gardenerd Gardenerd Gazette - The Season's Turn - In this issue - September Gardening, Fall Planting Guide, Must-Grow Lettuces, Christy's Book & more!

It really feels like fall now. Read our latest Gardenerd Gazette to get in the mood:
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Local Angelinos! I'll be giving a free fall gardening class at The Village Well on Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. Join me and bring your burning gardening questions. Link to register: shop.villagewell.com/events/36174...

A cartoon rendering of Christy Wilhelmi of Gardenerd surrounded by broccoli and other greens.

Someone made an avatar of me. I am a broccoli-head and I like it.

I just dug out a tree stump with all the wrong tools. It took forever and it feels like a metaphor for my life rn.

Tomato Tour 2025 - Varieties That Worked! YouTube video by Gardenerd

Enjoy a tour of what tomatoes worked well for us at Gardenerd HQ.

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A harvest basket full of colorful tomatoes of all shapes and sizes.

I feel like my garden is making up for past "crappy tomato years". I am okay with that.

Those are Striped Roman

Striped Roman and Russian Queen striped tomatoes in a hand, just after harvest.

I guess you could say I am addicted to growing stripy tomatoes

YouTube: Grow Poppy Seeds for Baked Goods and Cooking - Gardenerd Grow poppy seeds for muffins or everything bagels! Our latest video shows how, & clarifies which varieties are safe to grow and eat

Wanna grow your own poppy seeds for baking? Here's how: gardenerd.com/blog/youtube...

A basket of freshly harvested tomatoes including Gold Dust, Canestrino, Napa Chardonnay, Stupice, Black Vernissage, Sunrise Bumblebee.

Gotta love that post-vacation harvest!

Wordless Wednesday: Before I Leave - Gardenerd Before I leave on vacation, I feel a bittersweet connection with my garden. Here's inspiration whether you're staying home or heading out

Inspiration for your weekend: Wordless Wednesday: Before I Leave - Gardenerd share.google/TwmhHaC4Upsx...