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The Gardenerd Tip of the Week is your one-stop shop for organic gardening tips and tidbits. Seasonal, organic, and fun advice for your urban farm, homestead and garden. We cover Sustainable living, vegetable gardening and more. Celebrate your passion for gardening with a sense of humor.

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    The Gardenerd Tip of the Week podcast is a must-listen for any avid gardener or beginner looking to learn more about organic gardening. Hosted by Christy, the podcast offers a wealth of valuable information and practical tips to help listeners achieve successful and sustainable gardens. With each episode, Christy covers a range of topics, from garden design and plant care to composting and pest management. The podcast is not only informative but also entertaining, making it a delightful listen while tending to your own garden.

    One of the best aspects of The Gardenerd Tip of the Week podcast is its extensive coverage of various gardening topics. Christy's breadth of knowledge shines through as she delves into different aspects of gardening, providing listeners with diverse insights and techniques. Whether you're interested in growing vegetables, flowers, or herbs, or if you want to tackle specific challenges like dealing with pests or creating a water-efficient garden, this podcast has something for everyone. The episodes are well-researched and offer practical advice that can be easily implemented.

    Another great aspect is the lineup of guest experts featured on the show. Christy brings in horticulturists, garden designers, and other knowledgeable individuals who share their expertise and experiences. These interviews provide valuable insights from professionals in the field who offer unique perspectives and innovative ideas. It's inspiring to hear from these experts and learn about their methods and successes.

    However, one potential drawback is the sound quality of some episodes. While Christy's voice is clear and pleasant to listen to, there are instances where background noise or audio inconsistencies may be distracting. This could be improved with better recording equipment or editing techniques.

    In conclusion, The Gardenerd Tip of the Week podcast is an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced gardeners alike. Christy's passion for organic gardening shines through in every episode as she shares her wisdom and brings in experts to provide even more valuable content. Despite the occasional sound quality issues, the informative and entertaining nature of this podcast makes it a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their gardening skills and knowledge.



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    Latest episodes from Gardenerd Tip of the Week

    A Look Back with Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 13:23


    This week's podcast features a look back at the last 16 years of the the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast. Christy revisits favorite moments from more than a decade of helpful gardening tips and interviews with experts in the field. The post Podcast: A Look Back appeared first on Gardenerd.

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    Podcast: Biological Controls with Kyra Rude

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 33:01


    On the Podcast this week we chat with Kyra Rude, the general manager at Rincon Vitova Insectaries. We chat about the biological control of pests.  The post Podcast: Biological Controls with Kyra Rude appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Container Gardening with Angela Judd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024


    Let's talk container & desert gardening with Angela Judd on this week's Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast. Join us for great tips! The post Podcast: Container Gardening with Angela Judd appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Gardening with Gophers with Kerry Beane

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024


    This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast: Kerry Beane, speaker, coach and educator. We talk about gardening with gophers. The post Podcast: Gardening with Gophers with Kerry Beane appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Growing Herbs with Kim Roman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 33:36


    Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Kim Roman. Kim is a certified Square Foot Gardening expert, and military veteran who has gardened all over the world. We chat about her new book: Growing Herbs for Health, Wellness, Cooking, and Crafts. The post Podcast: Grow Herbs with Kim Roman appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Growing Bulbs with Sean and Allison McManus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 30:13


    Sean and Allison McManus of Spoken Garden are our guests this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast. We talk bulbs and ornamentals. The post Podcast: Growing Bulbs with Sean and Allison McManus appeared first on Gardenerd.

    The Layered Edible Garden with Christina Chung

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 24:17


    On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week we chat with Christina Chung of Fluent Garden. Chris has a passion for growing perennial edible plants and designing food forests or “layered” gardens for residential-scale properties in Metro Vancouver, Canada. The post Podcast: The Layered Edible Garden with Christina Chung appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Grow Fruit Trees Fast with Susan Poizner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 42:27


    This week our guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week is Susan Poizner. Susan is an urban orchardist in Toronto, Canada and both an award-winner author and educator. The post Podcast: Grow Fruit Trees Fast with Susan Poizner appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Gardening for Health with Perla Sofia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 46:54


    Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Perla Sofia, who gardens in Puerto Rico. Perla encourages people to grow plants to benefit their health and well being The post Podcast: Gardening for Health with Perla Sofia appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture with Lauren Augusta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 22:12


    Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Lauren Augusta. Lauren is the executive director of MESA, the Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture. The post Podcast: Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture with Lauren Augusta appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Kids and Seed Gardening with Dale Eblacas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 24:24


    Our latest podcast features Dale Eblacas, a seed saver, community advocate, and gardening educator. We caught up with him at the Heirloom Expo to discuss his work with kids and seed gardening. The post Podcast: Kids and Seed Gardening with Dale Eblacas appeared first on Gardenerd.

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    Gardening by the Moon with Stephen McComber

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 34:15


    This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast we chat with Stephen McComber about gardening by the moon. The post Gardening By The Moon with Stephen McComber appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Gardening as Therapy with Jon Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 37:43


    Jon Jackson is an Army vet who found comfort in gardening. On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, he shares how this passion turned into a program to help other vets heal after service. The post Podcast: Gardening as Therapy with Jon Jackson appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Permaculture Chat with Larry Santoyo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 25:04


    We start off the New Year with Larry Santoyo as my guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast. Larry has been a teacher and practitioner of permaculture design for the last 30 years, and was mentored by Bill Mollison, the founding father of Permaculture. The post Podcast: Permaculture Chat with Larry Santoyo appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Year-End Thoughts with Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 8:58


    For the last podcast of the year, we share year-end thoughts with Christy. She highlights a few beautiful new seeds to try, and talks about New Years resolutions. The post Podcast: Year-End Thoughts with Christy appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Growing in Tiny Spaces with Wendi Phan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 25:33


    Our guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Wendi Phan of Gardens of Wendiland. Wendi grows herbs and edible plants in tiny spaces and produces videos to share how she does it with her fans. The post Podcast: Growing in Tiny Spaces with Wendi Phan appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Heirloom Seeds with Evan Gregoire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 27:23


    Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Evan Gregoire of Heirloom Seedhouse. His farm is located in the Pacific Northwest, where he supports over 500 different plant varieties each year. The post Podcast: Heirloom Seeds with Evan Gregoire appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Food and Community with Indy Officinalis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 13:12


    Our guest Indy Officinalis is a forager, educator, urban farmer, and steward of both her environment and her community. She's our guest on the podcast this week. The post Podcast: Food and Community with Indy Officinalis appeared first on Gardenerd.

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    Podcast: Locally Adapted Seeds with Brijette Peña

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 14:35


    Brijette Peña & her team grow organic, locally adapted seeds for growers in American Southwest. We chat about the process & why local matters The post Podcast: Locally Adapted Seeds with Brijette Peña appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Podcast: Growing in Difficult Conditions with Sara Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 23:41


    Sara Patterson started Red Acre Farm and a CSA at age 14 and grows year-round in some of the most difficult growing conditions around. The post Podcast: Growing in Difficult Conditions with Sara Patterson appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Sustainable Gardening Resources with Lois de Vries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 29:50


    Lois de Vries created the Sustainable Gardening Library to make sure everyone has access to accurate, science-based, gardening knowledge they can rely on. The post Podcast: Sustainable Gardening Resources with Lois de Vries appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Eliminate Fertilizers with Helen Atthowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 49:40


    Our guest this week on the Podcast is Helen Atthowe. She has develop techniques to reduce and eventually eliminate fertilizer inputs. It's all in her new book. The post Podcast: Eliminate Fertilizers with Helen Atthowe appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Best Of - Pest Control Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 31:04


    The Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast features great pest control tips from our guest experts. We combed through our archives for the best tips to share with you. The post Podcast: Best Of – Pest Control Tips appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Best Of Tomato & Pepper Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 28:35


    On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week, we're sharing the best tomato & pepper tips from our […] The post Podcast: Best Of Tomato & Pepper Tips appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Seed Oils Start-to-Finish with Bevin Cohen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 30:07


    Our guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week is Bevin Cohen. Nerd alert! He's here to talk about growing and pressing your own edible oils. The post Podcast: Seed Oils Start to Finish with Bevin Cohen appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Growing Places with Kendall Rae Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 21:04


    We have our youngest guest ever on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week. 7 year-old Kendall Rae Johnson is the youngest Certified Farmer in Georgia. She and her mom and dad, Ursula and Quinton, own and run aGrowKulture Urban Farm. The post Podcast: Growing Places with Kendall Rae Johnson appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Eat Your Flowers with Loria Stern

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 24:09


    This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, we dive into edible flowers with Loria Stern. She's the author of Eat Your Flowers, a book bearing the name of her garden-to-table catering and private chef business. The post Podcast: Eat Your Flowers with Loria Stern appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Journeying with Maria Rodale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 23:17


    This week's guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, Maria Rodale, has a family lineage tied to the foundation of organic gardening research. The post Podcast: Journeying with Maria Rodale appeared first on Gardenerd.

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    Good Gardening with Chris McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 32:35


    Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Chris McLaughlin. We chat about her newest book, The Good Garden, & how to create a garden that is good for both us & the planet. The post Podcast: Good Gardens with Chris McLaughlin appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Kids Gardening with Em Shipman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 20:59


    Em Shipman is the executive director of KidsGardening.org. She helps guide parents, caregivers, and teachers with ideas for gardening with kids. The post Podcast: Kids Gardening with Em Shipman appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Compost Tea with Nicky Schauder

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 36:11


    Our guest this week is Nicky Schauder from Permaculture Gardens. We talk about her grant-funded study of the effectiveness of compost tea The post Podcast: Compost Tea with Nicky Schauder appeared first on Gardenerd.

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    Cottage Foods with Lisa Kivirist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 26:02


    Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Lisa Kivirist. She's an author of 6 books, an advocate for entrepreneurs, and is co-owner of Inn Seredipity Farm. The post Podcast: Cottage Foods with Lisa Kivirist appeared first on Gardenerd.

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    Dry-Climate Gardening with Noelle Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 27:13


    Noelle Johnson (the AZ Plant Lady) is our guest this week. She shares her tips for growing a beautiful, lush garden in dry climates, which can be found in her new book, Dry Climate Gardening. The post Podcast: Dry-Climate Gardens with Noelle Johnson appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Market Farming with Jill Ragan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 23:01


    This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast we chat with Jill Ragan, author of The Tiny but Mighty Farm. The post Podcast: Jill Ragan appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Spring Tips with Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 18:51


    Aaaaand we're back with spring tips with Christy! Our first podcast of 2023 gives you an update on what's growin' on and helpful To-Dos for your winter/early spring garden. The post Podcast: Spring Tips with Christy appeared first on Gardenerd.

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    Food Forward with Rick Nahmias

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 28:36


    Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Rick Nahmias, the founder and CEO of Food Forward. The post Podcast: Food Forward with Rick Nahmias appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Food Forward with Rick Nahmias

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 28:36


    Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Rick Nahmias, the founder and CEO of Food Forward. The post Podcast: Food Forward with Rick Nahmias appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Beekeeping Tips with Charlotte Ekker Wiggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 26:40


    Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Charlotte Ekker Wiggins, a fellow beekeeper and writer. We chat about her ingenious beekeeping tips, as well as her tricks for gardening on a limestone hillside. The post Podcast: Beekeeping Tips with Charlotte Ekker Wiggins appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Gardening Inspiration with Ashlie Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 28:13


    Our guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week is Ashlie Thomas, author of How to Become A Gardener. Her popular Instagram feed, @The.Mocha.Gardener, is filled with gardening inspiration and tips for newbies. The post Podcast: Gardening Inspiration with Ashlie Thomas appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Powerful Endophytic Bacteria with Jeff Lowenfels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 28:23


    We go full-nerd this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, with Jeff Lowenfels and his new book about endophytic bacteria. Learn what they are and why they are important. The post Podcast: Endophytic Bacteria with Jeff Lowenfels appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Powerful Endophytic Bacteria with Jeff Lowenfels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 28:23


    We go full-nerd this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, with Jeff Lowenfels and his new book about endophytic bacteria. Learn what they are and why they are important. The post Podcast: Endophytic Bacteria with Jeff Lowenfels appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Bees and Monarchs with Robin Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 44:24


    Today Robin Jones of Honey Girl Grows returns to the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast. We chat about bees and monarchs and stuff you might not know yet. The post Podcast: Bees and Monarchs with Robin Jones appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Vegetable Gardening with Joe Lamp'l

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 28:51


    This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, we're chatting with Joe Lamp'l about his new book and his garden in Atlanta, Georgia. The post Podcast: Vegetable Gardening with Joe Lamp'l appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Black Flora with Teri Speight

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 21:20


    Teri Speight is back on the podcast this week. She spoke with us a few months ago about her book, The Urban Garden, which she co-authored with Kathy Jentz. Today we're chatting about her other book, Black Flora. The post Podcast: Black Flora with Teri Speight appeared first on Gardenerd.

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    Home Fruit Orcharding with Jose Ramirez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 28:41


    Our guest this week on the Podcast, Jose Ramirez, was featured recently in the LA Times for his home orchard. He transformed a weedy patch of land into a low-water, fruit-filled paradise. The post Podcast: Home Fruit Orcharding with Jose Ramirez appeared first on Gardenerd.

    The Garden Sabbatical with Devorah Brous

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 33:17


    This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, we address the need for a garden sabbatical with Devorah Brous. The post Podcast: The Garden Sabbatical with Devorah Brous appeared first on Gardenerd.

    The Garden Sabbatical with Devorah Brous

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 33:17


    This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, we address the need for a garden sabbatical with Devorah Brous. The post Podcast: The Garden Sabbatical with Devorah Brous appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Community Greening with Adina Oosterwijk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 26:29


    On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week, we travel to Australia to chat with Adina Oosterwijk about community greening. The post Podcast: Community Greening with Adina Oosterwijk appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Community Greening with Adina Oosterwijk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 26:29


    On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week, we travel to Australia to chat with Adina Oosterwijk about community greening. The post Podcast: Community Greening with Adina Oosterwijk appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Why Trees Matter with Dan Lambe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 19:09


    On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week we chat with Dan Lambe, the CEO of The Arbor Day Foundation. Dan shares his knowledge of how important trees are for the continuation of life on earth. The post Podcast: Why Trees Matter with Dan Lambe appeared first on Gardenerd.

    Why Trees Matter with Dan Lambe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 19:09


    On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week we chat with Dan Lambe, the CEO of The Arbor Day Foundation. Dan shares his knowledge of how important trees are for the continuation of life on earth. The post Podcast: Why Trees Matter with Dan Lambe appeared first on Gardenerd.

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