Chronological List

Today, we delve into the Garden Basics archive for three segments about the importance of building your soil in the fall. We talk with America’s Favor... Today, we delve into the Garden Basics archive for three segments about the importance of building your soil in the fall. We talk with America’s Favor...

We share essential fall gardening tips for both the garden and the orchard. Also, Debbie Flower offers a primer on correct watering techniques. Previ... We share essential fall gardening tips for both the garden and the orchard. Also, Debbie Flower offers a primer on correct watering techniques. Previo...

Farmer Fred interviews garden writer Jen McGuinness, author of "Bird-Friendly Gardening," who highlights the urgent need for creating habitats for dec... Farmer Fred interviews garden writer Jen McGuinness, author of "Bird-Friendly Gardening," who highlights the urgent need for creating habita...

Today, we talk with Joseph Lofthouse about landrace gardening, which emphasizes the cultivation of locally adapted crops. Lofthouse shares his methods... Today, we talk with Joseph Lofthouse about landrace gardening, which emphasizes the cultivation of locally adapted crops. Lofthouse shares his methods...

Gardeners who want to save water with wise irrigating techniques might consider an unusual approach: plant crops that don't require much water in the ... Gardeners who want to save water with wise irrigating techniques might consider an unusual approach: plant crops that don't require much water in...

In this episode, we talk with Don Shor from Redwood Barn Nursery about summer gardening - specifically tomatoes - in the context of this year's mild ... In this episode, we talk with Don Shor from Redwood Barn Nursery about summer gardening -  specifically tomatoes - in the context of this year's ...

Q&A: How to Grow Fava Beans as a cover crop or an edible. Controlling Roof Rats in the Garden (good luck!) Farmer Fred's Ride for the Kids! Previous e... Q&A: How to Grow Fava Beans as a cover crop or an edible.Controlling Roof Rats in the Garden (good luck!)Farmer Fred's Ride for the Kids!Prev...

One of the best places to get your garden questions answered is at the annual gathering of local Master Gardeners, gardening professionals, and hortic... One of the best places to get your garden questions answered is at the annual gathering of local Master Gardeners, gardening professionals, and hortic...

Why are some of my plants turning yellow and dying? One possibility: fusarium wilt. We address the challenges posed by fusarium wilt, a destructive, ... Why are some of my plants turning yellow and dying? One possibility: fusarium wilt. We address the challenges posed by fusarium wilt, a destructive, s...

In this episode of the Garden Basics podcast, I speak with succulent expert Debra Lee Baldwin about the world of edible succulents. We delve into what... In this episode of the Garden Basics podcast, I speak with succulent expert Debra Lee Baldwin about the world of edible succulents. We delve into what...