Tuesday, September 27, 2022232 Making Citrus Infused Beverages
I’m big on making the garden a multi sensory treat. Something for the eyes, the tastebuds, the fingertips and especially the nose. Today’s show for th...
Friday, September 23, 2022231 Joe Lamp'l Vegetable Gardening
We have a wide ranging discussion with nationally famous TV gardener, Joe Lamp’l, about his new book, the Vegetable Gardening Book. But we also ventu...
Tuesday, September 20, 2022230 Establishing Low Water Use Plants. Cover Crops
Autumn begins this week, and fall is definitely for planting. The air is cooler, but the soil is still warm, perfect for establishing new plants. We r...
Friday, September 16, 2022229 Vegetables, Grapes vs. Heat; Black Widow Spiders
Fall is just around the corner, in just a few days, September 22. Still, in the West and elsewhere, more heat waves are in the forecast. How can you p...
Tuesday, September 13, 2022228 Healthy Gardening, Healthy Foods
Why is gardening so healthy for you? We explore that today with Dr. Laura Varich of FreshPhysician.com, who explains the health benefits of gardening,...
Friday, September 9, 2022227 Understanding Drip Irrigation
We have heard from some very irritated gardeners, trying to figure out drip irrigation. So, today’s entire show is on drip irrigation basics: how to i...
Tuesday, September 6, 2022226 Quick Tips - The Greatest Hits
It seems that on every edition of Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, a nugget of very helpful garden information gets tossed into it, that may or may not...
Friday, September 2, 2022225 Cool Season Vegetable Tips
September is here, and many of you are still enjoying your summer vegetable garden. But get ready…the days will be getting shorter and cooler this mon...
Tuesday, August 30, 2022224 Mushrooms. Roses for the Heat. Soil Improving Tips.
What are those mushrooms doing in my garden? How do I get rid of them? What are the best roses that thrive in hotter climates? We answer those questio...
Friday, August 26, 2022223 Browning Tomato Leaves? Making Hypertufa Pots.
A question from a listener is one you may be thinking about while you’re in the garden: why are my tomato leaves turning brown?Possibilities include s...