Wednesday, December 25, 2024

363 Weed Killers Just Got More Confusing

Listening and following the advice in this episode is more important than ever if you use herbicides, especially when we repeatedly chant our mantra: "Read and Follow All Label Directions." America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower and myself start by tackling the widespread confusion surrounding Roundup, a brand historically synonymous with its active ingredient, glyphosate. As glyphosate use by homeowners is being phased out here in California and other states, we explore the newer formulations that have replaced it. Many consumers may assume that Roundup still contains glyphosate, but Debbie explains that consumers must be vigilant in reading and understanding the fine print of these products. Our conversation also touches on alternative approaches to weed control, such as manual methods and less toxic solutions. But we caution against misconceptions surrounding "natural" products, like high-concentration vinegar. We point out the hazards associated with such products, which can be deceptively dangerous, and the necessity for registered pesticides to pass rigorous evaluations before being released to homeowners. Today, it’s Episode 363, Weed Killers Just Got More Confusing. We’re podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It’s the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let’s go! Subscribe to the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter (https://gardenbasics.substack.com) Smart Pots (https://smartpots.com/fred/) https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery (https://bit.ly/3H9V9Xe) HeirloomRoses.com (https://heirloomroses.com/discount/FRED20?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-roses?utm_source=instagram.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=FarmerFred) (with the FRED discount link, good until Oct. 31, 2024) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter (Sept. 24, 2024)  - Weed Killers (https://open.substack.com/pub/gardenbasics/p/weed-killers-just-got-more-confusing?r=ft658&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web) U. TN Extension - "Update on Roundup Branded Herbicides for Consumers (https://uthort.tennessee.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/228/2024/05/Update-on-Roundup-Branded-Herbicides.pdf) " 30% Vinegar MSDS Safety Sheet (https://www.solutionsstores.com/amfile/file/download/file/1391/product/7808/) How to Read a Garden Pesticide Label (https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucmgplacer/files/384306.pdf) Got a garden question?  • Leave an audio question at Speakpipe (https://bit.ly/3HiE11E) , at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics • Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964.  • E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com  All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net (https://bit.ly/3tnEh9K) website Farmer Fred website (https://bit.ly/3xLZ1KN) :  http://farmerfred.com The Farmer Fred Rant! Blog (https://bit.ly/3QoD10a) Facebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred"  (https://bit.ly/3Ov2B1N) Instagram: farmerfredhoffman (https://bit.ly/3QoDfEy) Twitter/X: @farmerfred (https://twitter.com/farmerfred) Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube (https://gardenbasics.net/videos)  As an Amazon Associate (https://amzn.to/36MhR9W) , I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here. Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast (https://gardenbasics.net/) and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter (https://gardenbasics.substack.com) .