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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.

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

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...

YouTube: Harvest Potatoes from Less Space - Part 2 - Gardenerd Part 2 of our video series on growing potatoes from less space is all about the harvest. Christy shares her easy process in this video.

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No cheating. Post the last picture of your pet.

Mittens leapt into the trumpet vine to catch a rat (or something). It took her 15 minutes to figure out how to get down from there.

I guess I haven't been inspecting for pests enough lately. Good thing we've got a pest control course for that!
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Yeah, you could say that.

An arm and leg of the same person that are drastically two different shades of tan.

Tell me you're a farmer/ gardener without saying you're a farmer/gardener

The first tomatoes of the season are always the volunteers. Here's to pathway tomato plants!

I love the randomness of gardening. Sometimes volunteer potatoes turn out like radioactive balloon animals.
#gardenadventures

Getting ready for the Culver City Garden Show. Come shop and learn about gardening this weekend!

YouTube: Tomato Tricks for Growing in Small Spaces - Gardenerd Our latest YouTube video shares tomato tricks for growing in small spaces. Here are strategies for getting the most from your tomato bed.

Grow tomatoes in small spaces. We've got tips for making the most of your available space. gardenerd.com/blog/youtube...

Local Angelinos! Please join me this Saturday for the Culver City Garden Show. I'll be giving the keynote speech at 1:30. Check out the vendors, classes, contests and more! Hope to see you there.

YouTube: Cool Cucumber Varieties to Grow - Gardenerd Our latest YouTube video shares cool cucumber varieties to grow. You won't find these varieties at grocery stores. Grow them at home instead!

There's a lot of misinformation going on right now about what's happening here in LA, but we're safe and still growing cucumbers. gardenerd.com/blog/youtube...

'Tis the season of hand pollinating dragon fruit flowers!

A clear vase with garlic scape and flower as a centerpiece.

My kind of centerpiece: garlic scape and flowers. #foodnerd
#growyourcenterpiece

YouTube: Grow a Year's Supply of Basil in 4 Square Feet or Less - Gardenerd In our latest video, we share how to grow an abundant supply of basil in 4 square feet or less. Enough to make 10 jars of pesto for freezing.

Grow a year's supply of basil in less than 4 square feet. gardenerd.com/blog/youtube...

#pestoforever
#growbasil

Malaga radishes. Look at these beauties!

Harvested this carrot today. It's a momma with a baby in a football-carry embrace. I swear it came out of the ground this way.

Homegrown salad with arugula, spinach, lettuce and Malaga radishes. Beautiful and delicious!