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Saturday, January 15, 2022
Quick Pepper Seed Germination Tips
More details about germinating pepper seeds in the "Beyond the Garden Basics" newsletter, on Substack. Plus in that issue: a list of cold tolerant succulents; and, links to great plants for a school g...
Friday, January 7, 2022
Harvest Tomatoes Before a Triple Digit Heatwave
The Garden Basics newsletter now has its own podcast. On the latest, Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis, CA has a nifty trick for saving your tomatoes from heat-related issues such as sunburn o...
Friday, December 24, 2021
Backtiming Tomato Production
Does the arrival of colder fall weather doom those tomatoes that haven't ripened yet? Retired college horticulture professor Debbie Flower explains how to backtime your tomato production to insure tha...
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Bermudagrass is Forever. (But it Can Be Controlled)
On Episode 155 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, our favorite retired college horticulture professor, Debbie Flower, explains why Bermudagrass is Forever (but she has tips for controlling...
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
How To Get Rid of Liquidambar (Sweet Gum) Seed Balls
Although the tree has beautiful fall color, the Liquidambar (aka Sweet Gum) tree has a lot going against it, including surface roots that can crack driveways, sidewalks and patios; branches that break...
Friday, September 24, 2021
Using Garden Markers
College Horticulture Professor Debbie Flower talks about how to be a better garden observer, including this tip on setting up an outdoor "to-do list". Also on Episode 140 of the Garden Basics with Far...
Saturday, September 4, 2021
Protect Plants in Winter with loose mulch
In Episode 134 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Podcast, Prof. Debbie Flower talks about the benefit of protecting young plants (less than a year old), especially fruit bearing plants, from the w...
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
The Best Roses for the Entire USA? The Farmer Fred Minute.
Master Rosarian Debbie Arrington talks about rose varieties that do well throughout the country: Knockout roses, Drift roses, ground cove roses. Part of Episode 133 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fr...
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Planting to Attract Beneficials and Pollinators. The Farmer Fred Minute
University of California Farm Advisor Rachael Long talk about the benefits of interspersing "insectary plants" throughout your garden or farm. It can dramatically reduce your pest problems! More on Ep...
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Some Fertilizers May Be Hazardous to the Life in Your Garden Soil. The Farmer Fred Minute.
Gisele Schoniger of Kellogg Garden Products explains why low dosage, organic fertilizers are better for your soil, and your plants. More on Episode 83 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Podcast. ht...
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Corn Sex. The Farmer Fred Minute.
Where do those kernels of corn come from? College Horticulture Professor (retired) Debbie Flower has the non-erotic details. More on Episode 85 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast. https://w...
Sunday, August 29, 2021
When NOT to Use Drip Irrigation in Your Garden. The Farmer Fred Minute.
College Horticulture Professor (retired) Debbie Flower has a few suggestions about using drip irrigation, and when not to use it. More on Episode 89 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast. http...

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