Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

Monday, April 6, 2026

January is Seed Starting Time For Many Vegetables

Don’t give up on certain seed varieties that seem to really take their time, germinating and growing indoors. Among the warm season vegetables that are frustratingly slow to germinate are onions, pepp...

Monday, April 6, 2026

January is Seed Starting Time For Many Vegetables (Resending)

(Note: this post was sent early this morning, but only a few people received it. I’m not sure what the problem is at Substack, but I’m sending it again. Hope you get to read and listen to it!) Don’t...

Monday, April 6, 2026

January is Seed Starting Time For Many Vegetables

Don’t give up on certain seed varieties that seem to really take their time, germinating and growing indoors. Among the warm season vegetables that are frustratingly slow to germinate are onions, pepp...

Monday, April 6, 2026

All About Blueberries

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit gardenbasics.substack.com (https://gardenbasics.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) Blueberries Grow Well in Container...

Monday, April 6, 2026

January is Seed Starting Time For Many Vegetables (Resending)

(Note: this post was sent early this morning, but only a few people received it. I’m not sure what the problem is at Substack, but I’m sending it again. Hope you get to read and listen to it!) Don’t...

Monday, April 6, 2026

January is Seed Starting Time For Many Vegetables (Resending)

(Note: this post was sent early this morning, but only a few people received it. I’m not sure what the problem is at Substack, but I’m sending it again. Hope you get to read and listen to it!) Don’t...

Monday, April 6, 2026

Tool Care Tips for Rainy Days (or Any Day)

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit gardenbasics.substack.com (https://gardenbasics.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) If you spend good money on good-qu...

Monday, April 6, 2026

January is Seed Starting Time For Many Vegetables (Resending)

(Note: this post was sent early this morning, but only a few people received it. I’m not sure what the problem is at Substack, but I’m sending it again. Hope you get to read and listen to it!) Don’t...

Monday, April 6, 2026

January is Seed Starting Time For Many Vegetables

Don’t give up on certain seed varieties that seem to really take their time, germinating and growing indoors. Among the warm season vegetables that are frustratingly slow to germinate are onions, pepp...

Monday, April 6, 2026

2025 Plant of the Year - Calendulas

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit gardenbasics.substack.com (https://gardenbasics.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7) In the warm winter areas of the co...

Monday, April 6, 2026

January is Seed Starting Time For Many Vegetables

Don’t give up on certain seed varieties that seem to really take their time, germinating and growing indoors. Among the warm season vegetables that are frustratingly slow to germinate are onions, pepp...

Monday, April 6, 2026

First Food Garden? New Garden? We Have Tips.

Please share this with any of your friends or family embarking into the exciting world of backyard gardening, especially starting a food garden! America’s Favorite Retired College Horticultural Prof...

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