What is the most consumed vegetable in the United States? Potatoes! Oddly enough, it’s not even on the top 10 list of backyard garden vegetables. That...
Friday, April 14, 2023261 Multi-Budded Fruit Tree Basics
If you are unfamiliar with multi-budded fruit trees, and you have a small yard and you want a cornucopia of tasty fruit, then a multi-budded fruit tre...
Friday, April 7, 2023260 Raising Chicks and Hens
Easter egg season is here, and many of you may be thinking, "Why bother painting those eggs? After all, there are breeds of hens that lay beautif...
Friday, March 31, 2023259 The 2023 Tomato Preview Show!
It must be spring, and time for our annual tomato preview show! Today a couple of tomato heads, nursery owner Don Shor and myself, talk about growing ...
Friday, March 24, 2023258 10 More Garden Quick Tips
Last September, in Episode 226, we presented 10 of the best quick tips for a successful garden. In this episode, we have 10 More Garden Quick Tips. ...
Friday, March 17, 2023257. Questions? Answers!
Today, I’m joined by America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, and we are going to spend the entire episode answering ...
Friday, March 10, 2023256 Container Gardening Basics
Setting foot into the garden for the first time? Looking to expand your gardening horizons? Wondering where to begin? Start small…with container gar...
Friday, March 3, 2023255 To Repot or Not?
Since the name of the show is Garden Basics, let’s cover something that’s basic, but not necessarily easy or successful. America’s Favorite Retired C...
Friday, February 24, 2023254 Plants That Are Shows for the Nose
One joy of having a garden are aromatic plants. Annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees that emanate a pleasant smell while you’re walking through the y...
Friday, February 17, 2023253 Garden Tips to Save Time, Money, Water. Live!
What should you do when an unexpected heavy frost or freeze damages your plants? (4:25)How can mulch save you water? (8:32)Are those extra ingredients...
