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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · 1d

Must be fall.

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

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · 16d

It really feels like fall now. Read our latest Gardenerd Gazette to get in the mood:
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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!

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Sep 12

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...

Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Sep 10

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

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

Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Aug 27

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

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Tomato Tour 2025 - Varieties That Worked!

YouTube video by Gardenerd

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

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

Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Aug 11

Those are Striped Roman

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Aug 10

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

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

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Aug 4

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

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

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Aug 1

Gotta love that post-vacation harvest!

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

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

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

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jul 23

YouTube: Harvest Potatoes from Less Space - Part 2 - Gardenerd share.google/oxwJ2MyD4z0W...

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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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jul 21

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.

Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jul 8

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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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jul 5

Yeah, you could say that.

Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jul 5

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

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

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jul 4

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

Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jun 26

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

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jun 20

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

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jun 20

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

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.

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jun 16

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.

Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jun 11

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...

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!

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jun 7

'Tis the season of hand pollinating dragon fruit flowers!

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Gardenerd @gardenerd1.bsky.social · Jun 4

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

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