Gardenerd Tip of the Week

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The Gardenerd Tip of the Week is your one-stop shop for organic gardening tips and tidbits. Seasonal, organic, fun. Celebrate your passion for gardening with a sense of humor.

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Seed-starting for a better tomorrow
2/17/2008
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Duration: 1:51

February is the perfect time to start seeds indoors. Helpful tips for happy seed starting!
Strawberry Crowns are king
2/24/2008
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Duration: 1:51

Spring is just a month away. Plant strawberry crowns for a bumper crop in spring.
Snails and Beer - a Good Combo
3/1/2008
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Duration: 1:49

If snails are taking their agression out your flowers and salad greens, give em' beer to drown their sorrows.
Know Your Seeds - Seed Germination Test
3/9/2008
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Duration: 1:52

Get off to a great start this spring by knowing the viability of your seed collection.
TomatoMania is coming soon!
3/15/2008
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Duration: 1:52

TomatoMania is one of the best places to see over 300 tomato seedling varieties offered for sale. It's a gardenerd's paradise.
Tool Talk for Spring Gardeners
3/22/2008
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Duration: 2:05

Here are a few tid bits to use when buying new tools this spring. Keep it simple and strong.
Earth Hour 2008
3/28/2008
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Duration: 1:35

Explore more ways that you can help mother nature along by participating in Earth Hour 2008.
Nursing Early Tomatoes
4/9/2008
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Duration: 1:33

Get your tomatoes in the ground as soon as the soil can be worked. Use this handy tip to keep them snug and warm until warmer weather.
A Haircut for your Brussel Sprouts
4/18/2008
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Duration: 1:42

This helpful tip will encourage your brussel sprouts to grow big and strong. It's better than a Dorothy Hamill haircut.
Herb Haven
4/25/2008
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Duration: 1:41

This helpful tip will keep your freshly harvested herbs in tip top shape until you're ready to use them.
Long Live Asparagus!
5/2/2008
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Duration: 1:59

Plant asparagus crowns now for years of tasty treats to come. This quick guide will have you growing in no time.
Mother's Day Herb Basket
5/10/2008
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Duration: 1:58

Give your mom, or mom-like person, the gift that keeps on giving. The gift of herbs planted in the yard will keep her thinking of you.
Shake, Water and Roll
5/17/2008
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Duration: 1:58

This Tip of the Week has hot tips for keeping tomatoes goes strong this spring and summer.
Made in the Shade
5/24/2008
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Duration: 1:49

Enjoy salad greens even in the blistering sun with the help of shade cloth.
Save the Seeds!
5/31/2008
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Duration: 1:49

Seed-saving can be easy and economical. Learn to save cilantro and sweet pea seeds with this handy tip of the week.
Capillary Mats are Your Friend.
6/7/2008
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Duration: 1:49

This handy tool of the trade can be used in your home and garden to satisfy many watering needs.
A Stinky Affair
6/14/2008
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Duration: 1:49

Harvesting garlic doesn't stink. Follow these simple instructions for preserving your garlic all year.
Keep Corn all for Yourself
6/21/2008
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Duration: 1:49

Jeff Cox lends us a tip of the week on this first day of summer. Learn his handy tip for keeping earworms out of your corn.
Give your Herb Garden a Massage
6/28/2008
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Duration: 1:49

Get up close and personal with your herbs and other plants to help keep bugs away. Learn this handy tip for keeping herbs pest free.
Nature's Umbrella
7/5/2008
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Duration: 1:51

Summer can be a scorcher for tender greens and other plants. Keep plants cool and happy with this strategic tip of the week.
Cocoa Mulch
7/12/2008
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Duration: 1:27

Mulch has many uses, including keeping weeds at bay. This recycled material adds more than color and coverage to your garden, it smells like chocolate!
Get the Lead Out
7/19/2008
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Duration: 1:49

We put a lot of care into our gardens, but we don't always know what else is going into it. This week's Tip of the Week gives you protection from the elements.
Put Hot Stuff in Cold Storage
8/2/2008
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Duration: 1:49

Got an overabundance of peppers? No problem. Just follow this easy tip of the week to preserve your harvest until you need those peppers to warm you up this winter.
Use History to your Advantage
8/9/2008
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Duration: 1:49

Snail trouble will be a thing of the past when you use diatomaceous earth to ward off those slimy critters. It's natural, doesn't harm other creatures and does the job well.
Enjoying the Bounty
8/16/2008
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Duration: 1:49

It's not the worst problem in the world to have mounds of tomatoes on hand and no idea what to do with them. Here's a quick and easy recipe for broiled tomatoes that will leave your mouth doing the happy food dance.
Garden. Read. Eat.
8/23/2008
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Duration: 1:49

It's rare that I pick up a magazine and feel like they've written it just for me. This week we talk about a new publication (and others like it) that is geared toward die-hard gardenerds and foodies.
Start Your Fall Garden Indoors
9/6/2008
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Duration: 1:49

It's back-to-school time, and that means it's time to start your fall garden. Take advantage of the warm weather by starting seeds indoors. Your broccoli will thank you.
Coir is Better!
9/13/2008
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Duration: 1:49

You don't have to carry a sign saying, "Save the Peat Bogs" to be environmentally conscious. Just use Coir instead. This week's Tip of the Week features a sustainable substitute for one of your garden soil's staple ingredients.
CSA for Y-O-U
9/27/2008
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Duration: 1:49

Community Supported Agriculture is beneficial for both you and your local farming community. Hear more about how you can participate and enjoy the fruits of the earth with CSA.
Ant Control
10/4/2008
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Duration: 1:58

Many gardeners experience a problem with ants this time of year. This week's Tip of the Week give you several tools to combat their invasion in your garden.
Track your Garden
10/11/2008
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Duration: 1:57

Did you have great successes this year in your garden? Why not track them in a journal to ruminate on each year? Learn from your mistakes, and celebrate your successes with this week's Tip of the Week.
Grow your own Mesclun
10/18/2008
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Duration: 1:57

Get gourmet in the garden by growing your own mesclun mixes. It's cheap and easy way to have exotic salads all winter long.
Thinning your Seedlings
10/25/2008
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Duration: 1:57

No gardener wants to sacrifice the hope of new life, but often times it is necessary for thinning so that remaining plants can thrive. Here's a sure-fire way to thin without damaging your seedlings. .
Grow a Cover Crop
10/31/2008
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Duration: 1:57

Whether you are closing up shop for the winter, or just getting started on your fall garden, you can enrich your soil by growing a cover crop. Learn about green manures in today's podcast..
Catch Cabbage Worms Early
11/8/2008
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Duration: 1:57

Beat cabbage worms to the punch by using this Tip of the Week to seek out these destructive garden pests. Your fall garden will thank you.
Go Totally Bare
11/15/2008
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Duration: 1:57

This week's tip of the week will save you money if you think ahead - and order ahead. Get your fruit trees and berries while you can.
Chillin' with Compost
11/22/2008
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Duration: 1:56

This week's tip of the week saves you from your own gag reflex. Use this trick to keep compost scraps in check before they go out to the bin.
Thanksgiving Weekend To-Do List
11/28/2008
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Duration: 1:56

Begin your holiday season with a ritual of planting something now for the spring that is to come. Bulbs will bring you color and cheer before most plants recover from winter.
Soup's On
12/5/2008
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Duration: 1:56

When the weather cools down, thoughts turn to warm soups. Here's a new resource for great heirloom legumes both for cooking and growing.
Recipes for your Harvest
12/13/2008
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Duration: 1:56

When you are looking for new ways to use your harvest from the garden, this week's Tip of the Week helps you find the perfect solution.
Collecting Water
12/19/2008
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Duration: 1:56

Utilize nature's gift of rain to your advantage. Learn more about rain barrels and other ways to collect water.
Re-Use that Cardboard
12/26/2008
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Duration: 1:56

Learn new ways to use garbage in your garden. Don't throw that box away - turn it into soil amendment!
Take Inventory
1/2/2009
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Duration: 1:56

Seed catalogs are starting to appear in your mailbox. Be prepared with a list of seeds that you want or need before diving in.
Sorrel the Unstoppable
1/9/2009
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Duration: 1:56

Here's a perfect vegetable for black thumb gardeners. Learn about this easy-to-grow plant that you can include in your garden.
Pruning Time
1/17/2009
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Duration: 1:56

Here's a simple way to prune your roses. Follow these simple steps in January for great rose blossoms in spring.
Make Your Own Butter
1/23/2009
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Duration: 1:56

Get back to the land and the idea of not letting anything go to waste! Follow these simple instructions for making your own butter.
Turn Over a New Leaf
1/30/2009
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Duration: 1:56

Mark your calendar to get your soil ready for planting with this easy tip for cover crops. Plan ahead a little for big benefits in spring.
Clean Containers
2/6/2009
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Duration: 1:56

Whether you have a lot of land or just a few square feet, you can grow veggies in containers. Use this tip of the week to prepare them for spring planting.
Be Fair on Valentine's Day
2/13/2009
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Duration: 1:56

Give your sweetheart more than sweets for Valentine's Day. Do a good turn for the planet at the same time.
The Good Kind of Test
2/20/2009
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Duration: 1:47

Prepare your garden soil for spring by testing for essential nutrients and pH levels. This handy tool will make it easy and quick.
Become More Attractive
2/27/2009
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Duration: 1:45

Beneficial insects are nature's litter helpers in the garden. Check out these flowers and herbs you can plant to attract them to your garden.
Online Planting Guide
3/6/2009
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Duration: 1:45

If you need all your information in one place for planting this spring, check out this week's Tip of the Week for a great summary that is personalized for your zone.
Companion Planting
3/12/2009
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Duration: 1:47

Learn the secrets of companion planting in this week's Tip of the Week. Find happy companions for your veggies and herbs.
Kelp Meal
3/19/2009
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Duration: 1:45

When planning out your garden this spring, don't forget about the soil. Learn how to use this handy amendment to boost yield in the garden.
Roly Poly Rascals
3/26/2009
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Duration: 1:45

You could kill them, but why bother when you can put them to good use instead. Check out this week's tip of the week for a great idea for making pillbugs work for you.
Free Mulch
4/3/2009
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Duration: 1:45

Free stuff is always welcome, especially when it comes to gardening. Utilize this week's tip for finding free stuff to cover your pathways.
Easter Bunnies Abounding
4/10/2009
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Duration: 1:45

This weekend, bunnies are all the rage. Make sure they're keeping a safe distance from your garden though, with this tip of the week.
Get Shreddin'
4/17/2009
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Duration: 1:45

Celebrate Tax Time with this handy tip of the week. Don't chuck it, shred it!
Take a Tour
4/24/2009
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Duration: 1:45

Celebrate Earth Day with a walk around the neighborhood. Garden Tours help "fill the well" and provide inspiration for your own gardening projects.
Shiny Pretty Things
5/1/2009
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Duration: 1:45

Use this easy pest control tip to keep birds from eating your seed starts.
Foiled Again!
5/8/2009
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Duration: 1:45

Combat aphids with this sneaky trick to keep them out of hiding.
Gardens of Gratitude
5/15/2009
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Duration: 1:36

Join your community in building 100 new edible gardens this weekend.
Hand Pollinating
5/22/2009
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Duration: 1:50

Help your squash plants along with this handy tip to ensure pollination.
Succession Planting
5/29/2009
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Duration: 1:50

Timing is everything - and the garden is no exception. Keep your harvest ongoing with this handy tip.
Central Worm Casting
6/5/2009
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Duration: 1:48

Get the best compost ever with the help of little critters.
Random Acts of Seeding
6/12/2009
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Duration: 1:47

Use this handy tip to clear out old seed packets and gain potential beauty in your garden.
Pie in the Sky
6/19/2009
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Duration: 2:39

With the abundance of zucchini coming your way, you'll need this recipe to put them to good use.
What's On My Food?
6/26/2009
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Duration: 1:36

Keep an eye on your produce and all that comes with it. This website gives you guidelines and "need to know" information.
Celebrate Your Independence
7/3/2009
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Duration: 1:29

Enjoy your 4th of July with food from your garden. Get a recipe for chard frittata on the Gardenerd Blog.
Smith and Hawken Says Farewell
7/10/2009
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Duration: 1:30

The resession has hit paydirt and is taking Smith and Hawken with it. You can take advantage of the sad news as they liquidate.
Harvesting Watermelon
7/17/2009
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Duration: 1:40

Learn a nifty trick for harvesting watermelon - summer's tastiest treat - when it's ripe.
Pinch those Suckers!
7/24/2009
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Duration: 1:48

Keep your tomatoes in great shape this summer with this handy tip. Learn how to expand your collection too!
Treat Powdery Mildew
7/31/2009
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Duration: 1:39

Powdery Mildew can ruin your chances of having all the squash you could ever want. Learn how to keep it at bay and prevent it in the first place.
Time For Lunch
8/7/2009
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Duration: 1:39

We grow own own food to ensure high quality food in our lives. Our children should have the choice at school as well. Get involved this September as Slow Food USA takes on the Child Nutrition Act. See how you can help.
Got Recipes?
8/14/2009
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Duration: 2:09

Today we share our favorite sources for recipes so you can use up all that zucchini without pain.
Put a Lid on those Critters!
8/21/2009
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Duration: 1:35

Don't let bugs take the fun out of growing summer squash and melons. Use this cheap trick to keep critters clear of your crops.
It's Hip to be Square
8/28/2009
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Duration: 1:45

Use your space wisely and get more out of your garden. Learn about this terrific method of bio-intensive gardening that will make the most of your vegetable patch.
Plan Your Fall Garden
9/4/2009
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Duration: 1:34

Getting your fall garden underway is all about timing. If you live in a warmer climate you can plant a garden now and enjoy a harvest all winter long.
Make a Planting Date
9/11/2009
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Duration: 2:07

Calendars keep us on time. Why not use it to keep your garden on time as well? Use this handy tip to track your progress each planting season.
Weed into a Bucket
9/18/2009
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Duration: 1:58

Using this simple tip will help shave time off your chores in the garden, leaving you more time to enjoy planting this fall.
Get Ready for Garlic
9/25/2009
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Duration: 1:47

Growing your own garlic is very satisfying and easy to do. This week's tip will get you started.
Clean Up your Strawberries
10/2/2009
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Duration: 1:45

Keep your strawberry plants in good health by cleaning them up this fall. Follow these easy instructions for rejuvinating your strawberry patch.
Spend a Few Minutes with your Brassicas
10/9/2009
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Duration: 2:19

Fall is a great time to grow cool season veggies like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbages. Make sure you know this trick to keep aphids under control as your baby brassicas get off to a good start.
Brown Collar Crime Fighters
10/16/2009
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Duration: 1:54

Protect yourself and your plants from things that go chomp in the night. This week's Tip helps prevent planticide in the garden.
Pesto Presto
10/24/2009
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Duration: 2:01

Got basil? You need this recipe to keep it in check. Make it, freeze it, eat it. Buon Appetito!
Homemade Pumpkin Puree
10/30/2009
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Duration: 1:55

Learn how to make your own pumpkin puree this Halloween. It's not scary at all!
Give your Tools a Tuneup
11/6/2009
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Duration: 1:55

Keep your tools in tip top shape this fall with these handy instructions for cleaning and sharpening your garden tools.
Grow BioIntensive
11/13/2009
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Duration: 1:55

I just got back from a 3-day workshop at Ecology Action and found this to be one of the most comprehensive closed-system organic gardening methods available.
Grow some Compost
11/20/2009
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Duration: 1:55

If you really want to be sustainable, you can grow your own top soil - in the form of compost, that is. This week's tip focuses on how you can feed your garden and build top soil at the same time.
Black Friday
11/27/2009
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Duration: 1:38

Holiday gift giving doesn't have to be store bought. You can give gifts from the garden. This week's tip offers a few suggestions.
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
12/3/2009
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Duration: 1:58

Need a good book for your winter vacation? Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle provides information for how to live locally, seasonally, and happily, while detailing her story of living off the land for a year.
Kale Chips
12/10/2009
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Duration: 2:01

Kale is good for you, but that doesn't mean everyone loves it. Now you can make something that will appeal to all members of your family. Check out this nifty recipe in this week's tip.
Leeks for Life
12/17/2009
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Duration: 1:38

If you want a steady supply of leeks in your garden, check out this week's tip.
Christmas Lima Bean
12/24/2009
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Duration: 1:36

Christmas is here and there's a bean for the occasion. Get details on this interesting heirloom on this week's tip.
What's a Kohlrabi to do?
12/31/2009
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Duration: 1:42

We all try new things for the new year, but why not include some new additions to your garden this year. This tasty vegetable will bring color and whimsy to your garden.
Diversify Your Garden
1/8/2010
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Duration: 1:45

Everything old is new again. Seeds are no exception. This week's Tip nudges you to try heirloom and rare varieties in your garden this year.
Get Creasy
1/15/2010
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Duration: 2:02

Rosalind Creasy has a new book coming out in May. This week's tip guides you toward some of her great work on edible landscaping.
Safe Canning
1/22/2010
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Duration: 2:07

We do our best to preserve our harvest, but now we're being thwarted by the presence of BPAs in our canning lids. Find out how to avoid this.
Bee Great - Pollinate!
1/29/2010
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Duration: 1:28

Get buzzing with this weeks tip, which will give you specific plants for your zone to attract pollinators.
Get Your Wildflowers Growin'
2/5/2010
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Duration: 1:39

Get native! Your garden will love you for it. This week's tip helps you get some wildflowers and native plants into your garden.
Make Babies for Valentine's Day
2/12/2010
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Duration: 1:45

One of the best way to insure diversity in your garden is to start your own seeds indoors, rather than be limited to what's available at nurseries. Timing is everything and now's the time!
A Bounty of Peas
2/19/2010
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Duration: 1:42

Get your beans and peas off to a great start with this week's tip.
Do as the Cows Doo
2/26/2010
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Duration: 1:47

We like gardening stuff, and every once in a while we find really cool new stuff to share. This week's tip helps you reduce and reuse in the garden.
Keep Your Mushrooms Fresh
3/5/2010
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Duration: 1:47

Tired of buying mushrooms only to throw them away a week later? This week's tip will help solve that storage problem.
Gaia's Garden
3/12/2010
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Duration: 1:59

You may have heard about Permaculture, but don't know how to find out more about it. This week's tip features a great introduction to Permaculture and it's concepts.
Wisteria/Wistaria
3/19/2010
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Duration: 2:03

Learn a little bit about March's best bloomer in this week's tip.
Get Native
3/26/2010
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Duration: 1:56

Try growing the Three Sisters this summer in your garden. You'll be following a long-standing tradition.
Prevent Blossom End Rot
4/2/2010
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Duration: 1:36

Help ensure a healthy tomato crop this year with this handy tip that helps prevent blossom end rot.
As Fresh as Spring Itself!
4/9/2010
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Duration: 1:42

Keep your spring seed collection safe and viable for next year's crop with this week's tip.
Tea Tree Oil for Aphids
4/16/2010
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Duration: 1:54

Use this Aussie trick for keeping aphids at bay.
Aphid Brine
4/23/2010
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Duration: 2:08

If you've got aphids shacking up in your broccoli, use this trick to evict them.
Arbor Day
4/30/2010
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Duration: 2:05

Today we talk about the origins of Arbor Day - plant a tree to celebrate!
Start a New Tradition on Mother's Day
5/7/2010
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Duration: 1:30

If you think ahead, you'll have Mother's Day gifts for years to come with this week's tip.
Got Rusty Plants?
5/14/2010
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Duration: 2:04

This week's tip helps you get a handle on the rusty parts of your garden's life.
Harvesting Worm Castings
5/21/2010
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Duration: 2:05

So you've got a worm bin. Now what? This week's tip shows you how to harvest your black gold.
Fresh Strawberry Jam
5/28/2010
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Duration: 2:08

If you have a bounty of strawberries around, here's a great use for them. Learn this quick recipe for strawberry jam in a jiffy.
Cooking with Edible Flowers
6/4/2010
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Duration: 1:58

Learn about some easy ways to integrate flowers into your meals with this week's tip.
There Ain't Nobody Here...
6/11/2010
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Duration: 1:35

This week's tip talks poultry and the laws surrounding urban chicken keeping.
Green Beans on Ice
6/18/2010
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Duration: 1:34

Learn how to preserve your surplus of green beans in less than 10 minutes.
Use those Leeks
6/25/2010
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Duration: 1:34

Leeks are easy to grow and great to cook with. This week's tip features a simple recipe for your summer harvest.
Exchange Some Produce
7/2/2010
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Duration: 1:38

Find out a great way to share your surplus and fill in the gaps in your food supply.
Yardsharing
7/9/2010
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Duration: 1:38

Find out how gardeners can get connected with land to make everyone happy.
High Tea with Worms
7/16/2010
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Duration: 1:38

You should not drink it, but worm tea could be the best thing for your plants. Find out how to use it here.
How to Pick a Tomato
7/23/2010
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Duration: 1:45

It's tomato time, but how do you know when they're ready? This week's tip shows you how.
Put Up or Eat Up
7/30/2010
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Duration: 2:07

Preserving, or putting up goes hand in hand with gardening. Learn how to store your tomato harvest for a rainy day.
Summer Party Ideas
8/6/2010
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Duration: 1:28

Garden harvests are too good to keep to yourself. Use these summer gathering ideas to share the abundance this season.
Saving Citrus
8/13/2010
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Duration: 1:38

Find out great ways to use and preserve your lemons this summer.
Keep your plants from wilting
8/20/2010
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Duration: 1:40

Use these watering techniques to keep your plants happy this summer.
Think Ahead to Fall
8/27/2010
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Duration: 1:52

Time to start thinking about your fall garden. This week's tip will help get you started.
Get in Bed with your Compost
9/3/2010
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Duration: 1:54

Sometimes you have to think inside the box to think outside the box. This week's tip sheds new light on a different way to compost.
Fresh Melon off the Vine
9/17/2010
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Duration: 1:55

Choosing a ripe melon can be an art. Find out how to know when they're ripe in your garden.
Extending Tomato Season
9/24/2010
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Duration: 1:54

Now that it's fall, tomatoes are heading out, but you can extend the season and protect your tomatoes at the same time with this week's tip.
Get Growin' This Fall
10/1/2010
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Duration: 2:04

Want to know what to plant this fall? This week's tip gives you all the details.
Got Nematodes?
10/8/2010
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Duration: 1:46

What the heck are nematodes? Find out in this week's tip, and how to get rid of them.
Conniving Cutworms
10/15/2010
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Duration: 1:40

Cutworms are the demon children of night flying moths. Discover how to dispose of them with this week's tip.
The Net Effect
10/22/2010
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Duration: 1:50

‘Tis the season for cute little birds to use your newly planted seed bed as a salad bar. Find out how to keep them away with this week's tip of the week.
Bulbs, Bulbs, Bulbs!
10/29/2010
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Duration: 1:52

Now is the time to purchase bulbs for fall planting. This week's tip will help get you started in the right direction!
Protect your crops!
11/5/2010
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Duration: 2:32

This week's tip of the week provides helpful tips to help protect your crops from small and large intruders.
Catch a Few Good Flicks!
11/12/2010
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Duration: 1:53

Make this fall a time to grow your global gardening knowledge with a few good film flicks.
Holiday Feast Ideas
11/19/2010
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Duration: 2:40

Forget the turkey; it's all about the sides. This week's tip of the week showcases some of our favorite ways to prepare fall veggies for Thanksgiving!
Gardening –the Happy Pill
11/26/2010
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Duration: 1:58

Did you know that recent studies have shown that gardening actually makes you happier? This week's tip of the week explores the therapeutic benefits of gardening!
Cold and Flu Remedies
12/3/2010
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Duration: 2:42

It’s cold and flu season, and whether you hole yourself up in a far-off cabin or mix and mingle with all sorts of folk, here are a few tips to help you get through!
Cleaning Tomato Cages
12/10/2010
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Duration: 2:05

Cleaning your tomato cages is one extra step you can take to prevent the reintroduction of blight back into the garden next spring. Learn how with this week's tip of the week!
Stevia - Nature’s Herbal Sugar
12/17/2010
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Duration: 2:05

Stevia is an herb in the sunflower family. It is 300 times sweeter than sugar, and registers as basically a zero on the glycemic index. Learn more about stevia with this week's tip of the week!
Do it While Dormant
1/7/2011
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Duration: 1:53

January is a great time to spray your orchard fruit trees with a dormant oil that will help them fight off fungus, infestations and diseases that reduce fruit production in spring!
Fruit Tree Pruning 101
1/14/2011
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Duration: 1:43

Learn the difference between first year and second year wood, and a pollenizer versus a pollinator with this week's Tip of the Week!
Pre Spring Cleaning
1/21/2011
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Duration: 1:52

If you are planning to start plants from seed this year, now is a great time to spruce up your seed-starting equipment. This week's Tip of the Week will show you how!
Terro Readings for Ants
1/28/2011
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Duration: 1:57

This tip of the week isn’t about that deck of divination cards gathering dust on your bookshelf, but it does reveal a future of fewer ants and aphids in your life.
Seed-Starting Every Which Way
2/11/2011
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Duration: 2:01

Starting vegetables from seed may be a little more advanced, but it isn’t all that hard. This tip of the week will explore seed propagation techniques.
Save The Monarchs
2/18/2011
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Last year, rain and sub-freezing weather in Mexico caused the death of nearly 75% of the Monarch butterfly population. What can you do to help the endangered Monarch? Plant milkweed!
Make Time for Blueberries
2/25/2011
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This week’s tip comes from Edible Santa Barbara’s Winter 2010 issue where Joan Bolton suggests that the best time to plant blueberries is January through March.
Crop Rotation
3/4/2011
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As you plan and plant your spring garden, make sure to keep a record of what you planted from year to year, and rotate your crops each season. This week's tip of the week will show you how!
Cup’a Joe for Your Garden
3/11/2011
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If you drink coffee, then you have an endless supply of free fertilizer for your garden. This week's tip of the week wiill show you how!
Triticale and Its Many Uses
3/18/2011
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Trita-who? No, it’s not a leafy green, but it sounds like it depending on how you pronounce it. Learn more about this grain with this week's tip of the week!
Great Sunflower Project
4/1/2011
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The Great Sunflower Project encourages people living in urban areas to plant sunflowers, as well as other beneficial insectaries, to attract bees and other food pollinators to dense urban spaces. This week's tip of the week will show you how to get involved!
Plant Potatoes
4/8/2011
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Spring is great for so many things, but it happens to be a great time to plant potatoes! Christy provides potato planting tips in this week's Tip Of The Week!
Wildflower Hotline
4/15/2011
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Earth Day is next week, and this week's Tip Of The Week will give you a number of ways to celebrate.
Earth Day Celebration
4/22/2011
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Earth Day is Friday, April 22 but you can make Earth Day last all week long by finding ways to reduce, reuse and recycle in your home.
Got Suckers?
4/29/2011
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Tomatoes are great, there’s no denying it, but too much of a good thing can be a problem. Learn how to keep tomatoes in check with this week's Tip of the Week.
Mother’s Day Festivities
5/6/2011
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This Sunday is Mother’s Day and if you are scouring the internet for ideas, Gardenerd can help. Listen to Christy's top suggestions for gifts and ideas to celebrate your mom!
Grow a summer salsa garden!
5/13/2011
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Why not plant a salsa garden that will reward you with spicy delights in the months to come? This tip of the week will show you how!
Squash Pollination
5/20/2011
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When it comes to squash and squash blossoms, I leave nothing to chance – I hand pollinate. Listen to this week's tip of the week for tips to apply to your garden.
When to Pick Corn
5/27/2011
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Growing corn can be fun for the home gardener, but knowing when to pick it can take a little practice. This tip of the week will show you how!
Scattering Seed Heads
6/3/2011
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As warmer weather arrives and summer approaches, the flowers of spring begin to dry up and die. You can lengthen their lives by and ensure they will re-seed again by following these tips.
Zucchini Overload
6/10/2011
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It’s only June and there’s already an abundance of zucchini and other summer squash in the garden. What do you do?.
Homemade Artisan Bread
6/17/2011
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This week’s tip falls squarely in the category of homesteading: homemade bread conjures up happiness on a number of levels.
Summer Fertilizing Tips
6/24/2011
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Summer solstice officially began on Tuesday, and that means the garden is in full swing. In many climates it’s time for mid-season fertilizing. This tip of the week will get you started!
Help Community Gardens
7/1/2011
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One of the great things about joining a community garden is that you not only meet new gardening friends, but you can often grow things in open spaces that you can’t grow at home.
Food Day 2011
7/8/2011
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Learn more about Food Day 2011 and how you can participate nationwide.
Garlic Braiding
7/15/2011
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One of the best ways to store your garlic and onions is to braid the harvest and hang it up in the kitchen.
Mom Jo’s Home Made Pickles
7/22/2011
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This week's Tip of the Week features a great recipe for canning and preserving pickles, courtesy of Mom Jo.
Mid-Summer Task List
7/29/2011
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From tomatoes to blackberries, you're probably experiencing peak summer growth. Now is the time to give your garden a little extra TLC to ensure the same (or better) harvest next year.
Fall Garden Planning
8/5/2011
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It’s August, which means that it’s time to start thinking about your fall garden. This week's Tip of the Week will give you tips to get you started!
Fruit Flies in the Kitchen
8/12/2011
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This week's Tip of the Week will look at a few techniques to keep fruit flies from taking over your fruit basket.
Choosing Seeds
8/19/2011
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When you’re on the hunt for seeds this fall or next spring, there are a few things to consider when picking out seeds for your garden.
Plant a Row for the Hungry
8/26/2011
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Planting a garden can help solve local hunger. Find out how you can help - one pound at a time.
Water With Care
9/2/2011
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Drip irrigation disperses water right where the plants need it most – near the roots, and it also keeps plant leaves dry to prevent burning.
The New Dirty Dozen
9/9/2011
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This past June the Environmental Working Group (EWG) updated their trusted list of the Dirty Dozen – the top 12 fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residue in commercial agriculture.
Watermelon Treats
9/16/2011
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Summer ends next Friday, so this week’s tip of the week helps you squeeze the most out of these last few days!
Cleaning Tomato Cages *Repeat*
9/23/2011
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Cleaning your tomato cages is one extra step you can take to prevent the reintroduction of blight back into the garden next spring. Learn how with this week's tip of the week!
Fabric for the Garden
9/30/2011
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Floating row cover (or garden fabric) helps protect your newbies while they grow. This week's Tip Of The Week explains the benefits.
Weather Apps
10/7/2011
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Rain has arrived here in Los Angeles and in the process of battening down the hatches, we discovered several new apps that you may find useful!
New Book for Your Shelf
10/14/2011
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The founders of Baker Creek, Jere and Emilee Gettle, have published a book – The Heirloom Life Gardener - that not only tells the story of Baker Creek from its humble yet eager beginnings, it shares growing and harvesting tips for heirlooms from A-Z.
Pumpkin Mania
10/21/2011
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Winter squashes take the stage, literally, as giant pumpkins weigh in across the country. Celebrate the great pumpkin with this Week's Tip Of The Week.
Favorite Fall Heirlooms
10/28/2011
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If you are looking for something a little different for your fall garden this year, step away from hybrids and the same-old, same-old varieties that nurseries have to offer.
Best Part of the Pumpkin
11/4/2011
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While many would argue that pumpkin’s orange flesh is the best part, good for making pureed soups, pies, muffins, breads and more, I would argue that the best part is most often thrown away.
Citrus Psyllid On the Loose
11/11/2011
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The Asian citrus psyllid has been making its way across the country over the last 8 years or so and has found its way to California.
Holiday Feast Ideas
11/18/2011
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Forget the turkey; it's all about the sides. This week's tip of the week showcases some of our favorite ways to prepare fall veggies for Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Weekend To-Do List
11/25/2011
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Duration: 1:56

Begin your holiday season with a ritual of planting something now for the spring that is to come. Bulbs will bring you color and cheer before most plants recover from winter.
Beets – Love ‘em or Hate ‘em
12/2/2011
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Duration: 1:56

In searching for recipes that claim that even beet haters will like them, I found a few gems to try.
Cheap Rain Barrels
12/9/2011
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If money is tight and you don’t want to invest in a fancy rain barrel that costs upwards of $150, just use what you have.
Seed Catalog Time
12/16/2011
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‘Tis the season for delightful surprises when opening the mailbox. Holiday cards, gifts and of course, seed catalogs. This week's tip will highlight some of Gardenerd's favorite selections.
Double Digging
12/23/2011
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Double digging is the process of conditioning the soil to a depth of 24 inches. This week's Tip Of The Week will show you why double digging is so effective.
Time Banking
1/6/2012
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The Gardenerd.com Tip of the Week for January 6, 2012
Mushroom Kits
1/13/2012
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The Gardenerd.com Tip of the Week for January 13, 2012
Winter Meals
1/20/2012
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The Gardenerd.com Tip of the Week for January 20, 2012
Celebrating 70 Years
1/27/2012
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Organic Gardening magazine is partnering with Seed Savers Exchange to celebrate its 70th anniversary.
Climates, They are a’ Changin’
2/3/2012
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The Gardenerd.com Tip of the Week for February 3, 2012
Flowers of Love’
2/10/2012
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The Gardenerd.com Tip of the Week for February 10, 2012
Chicken Keeping
2/17/2012
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The Gardenerd.com Tip of the Week for February 17, 2012
February To-Do List
2/24/2012
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The Gardenerd.com Tip of the Week for February 24, 2012
Alfalfa Gardens
3/2/2012
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The Gardenerd.com Tip of the Week for March 1, 2012. Alfalfa is a perennial crop with long taproots, and once established it can be cut back regularly like grass for a continued supply of green material for the compost bin.
Growing Cucumbers
3/9/2012
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The Gardenerd.com Tip of the Week for March 9, 2012. It’s time to plant spring crops, and in some places summer crops. Here in Southern California, it’s a great time to start cucumbers indoors. There’s a trick to doing it though. Cucumbers don’t like their roots disturbed when they grow, so transplanting them out into the garden can send them into shock or decline.
100 Mile Meal
3/16/2012
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The Gardenerd.com Tip of the Week for March 16, 2012. If you still have winter produce growing your garden, why not celebrate the coming of spring with a 100-mile meal party? A 100-mile meal is a potluck where guests bring dishes that have been grown within 100 miles or less of the potluck location.
Frost Dates
3/23/2012
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Even if you live in a warm climate, canyon and foothill areas are susceptible to frost. Play it safe, know your frost dates. This week's Tip Of The Week will give you a basic primer on what you need tabout frost.
Re-purposing Cooking Water
3/30/2012
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Apparently, using water from specific brews found in your kitchen cooking pot can add certain nutrients to the soil, or help in other ways.
Determinate vs. Indeterminate Seeds
4/6/2012
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A great question came into Ask Gardenerd this week. “I bought some seeds that say 'determinate' and/or 'indeterminate'. What does that mean?”
Got Grubs?
4/13/2012
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Another great question came into Ask Gardenerd this week where a gardener had found thick white grubs in his compost bin and wondered what to do.
A Billion Acts of Green
4/20/2012
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Duration: 2:24

Whether you are trying to reuse items, eliminate plastic bags from your life, recycle electronic waste, conserve water, or rally to change legislation, you can find an event in your area to support Earth Day.
Spring Cleaning
4/27/2012
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Duration: 2:20

With the arrival of spring and the recent celebration of Earth Day, we’re taking some time to clear out unused items to either repurpose them or give them away.
Be a Farmsteader
5/4/2012
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Duration: 2:12

Meet the owners of Inn Serendipity who are farmsteadtarians, eating as much as possible from their own gardens, community and, when necessary, from carefully selected sources.
Celebrate Composting
5/11/2012
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Duration: 2:34

This May 6-12, the US Composting Council is encouraging everyone to start a compost pile at home or school. Find a composting activity to celebrate!
Count Your Butterflies
5/18/2012
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Duration: 2:34

You can participate by counting and identifying butterflies in your garden and neighborhood, and reporting your findings to certain organizations for analysis.
Planting Sweet Potatoes
5/25/2012
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Duration: 2:49

This week’s tip comes from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, with helpful suggestions to maximize your sweet potato yield.

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