Christy Wilhelmi

Christy Wilhelmi

Christy Wilhelmi is founder of Gardenerd,the ultimate resource for garden nerds, where she publishes newsletters, her award-winning blog (GardenComm Silver Award, 2014), top-ranked podcasts, and YouTube videos. She also specializes in small-space, organic vegetable garden design, consulting, and classes. Between 70-80 percent of her family’s produce comes from her garden of less than 300 square feet. Christy has been featured as a garden expert on the Hallmark Home & Family Show, ABC News: Nightline, andFood for Thought with Claire Thomas. She is author of Gardening for Geeks, 400+ Tips for Organic Gardening Success, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden, and her debut novel, Garden Variety, was just released by William Morrow/Harper Collins. Find Christy at gardenerd.com.


Size Doesn’t Matter: Growing Fruit in Small Spaces

It seems everyone started edible gardening in 2020, for health, safety and the delicious rewards! Christy Wilhelmi shares techniques and strategies to grow fruit, even if you only have a balcony, patio, or small garden to work with. Explore Backyard Orchard Culture methods, container gardening tips, pruning guidelines, pest management and soil prep for an abundant, healthy garden. Find out what to look for when selecting tree and berry varieties for your mini fruit garden, and how to avoid common mistakes.