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373 Greatest Garden Hits of 2024
We're kicking off the 2025 season with the garden interviews that were the Top 3 topics that drew the most interest from you, the listeners, in 2024.
Debbie Flower and I have the tips to start your first garden, along with advice for anyone who wants a successful.
Blueberry experts, including Master Gardeners and professional blueberry growers, delve into the knowledge you need for growing the best blueberries ever.
And, we talk with noted doctor and gardener, The Fresh Physician, Doctor Laura Varich, about the heart healthy garden.
It’s all in today’s Episode 373, the "Greatest Garden Hits of 2024".
Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site...
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372 Tomato Winners (and Losers) of 2024
Просмотров 6121 час назад
In this episode, we reflect on the ups and downs of Northern California’s 2024 tomato gardening season, with Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis, California. We share insights on the successful varieties, such as Rugby, Chef’s Choice, and Jet Star. But we also point out the ones that struggled, and failed, during 2024’s record breaking July heat waves here (I’m looking at you, heirlooms!)...
371 America's Top 10 Vegetables to Grow (and Enjoy!)
Просмотров 18День назад
In today’s episode, we explore America’s top 10 homegrown vegetables. We are guided by Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour. From tomatoes-America’s favorite, with 86% of gardeners growing them-to cucumbers, sweet peppers, hot peppers, squash, beans, lettuce, peas and more, we cover essential tips for garden success in your backyard. In Part 1: Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, b...
370 Grow Your Own Immunity Boosting Foods
Просмотров 14День назад
The healthiest food you can eat is the food you grow yourself! In this episode, we speak with Dr. Laura Varich from FreshPhysician.com about the vital role of nutrition in supporting immunity, especially during the winter months. We explore the balance of immunity rather than just boosting it. And we discuss the correlation between diet and chronic diseases. Dr. Varich highlights the benefits o...
369 Container Food Gardening Basics
Просмотров 1День назад
If you are about to set foot into a garden for the first time in the coming new year, or looking to expand your gardening horizons, and you are wondering where to begin, a good tip is to start small…with container gardening. Today, we talk with Pam Farley, who is the writer and photographer behind the highly successful gardening website, brown thumb mama dot com. And, she is the author of the b...
368 Trees vs. Invasive Shot Hole Borers
Просмотров 2День назад
Today, we venture into the critical realm of invasive pests, zeroing in on the invasive shot hole borer (ISHB), a formidable newcomer from southern Asia threatening California's trees. We navigate through the fascinating biology of the ISHB, discussing its rapid spread and dire consequences for urban and native forests alike, not only threatening California’s tree canopy, but over 65 species of...
367 Ten Secrets of Successful Gardeners
Просмотров 5День назад
In this episode, along with America's Favorite Retired College Horticultural Professor, Debbie Flower, we discuss the importance of soil health, effective pruning techniques, and the value of learning from gardening failures. Water management strategies and proactive pest control are also highlighted, along with the joy of simply spending time in the garden. Packed with practical tips from a wi...
366 Thwarting Ant Invasions. Fair-Winning Preserves.
Просмотров 3День назад
Farmer Fred and Debbie Flower discusses ant management in raised beds. Master Food Preserver Wendy Rose talks about garden food preservation techniques and how to wow the judges at county and state fairs with your homemade preserves. Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net (bit.ly/3tnEh9K) ....
365 Fall is for Shade Tree Planting
Просмотров 7День назад
If you live in the milder areas of the country, November is an excellent month for planting and establishing shade trees. Today, we cover the basics of correctly planting and caring for a shade tree. We chat with consulting arborist Gordon Mann, who reminds us, when it comes to choosing a spot to plant a shade tree, it’s all about the soil. Hmm, where have I heard that before? Plus, he explains...
364 10 Quick Tips for a Successful Garden
Просмотров 1День назад
Ep. 364 10 Quick Tips for a Successful Garden • Julia Oldfield of Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove, CA talks about creating a container garden that would be sure to slow down cars and wowing the walkers going by your front yard, using only three plants. (at 3:19 of the podcast) • Is there a cheaper way to make seed starting mix. Brad Gates, he of Wild Boar Farms tomato fame, says, yes there is. (6:...
363 Weed Killers Just Got More Confusing
Просмотров 3День назад
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,...
362 Fall Plants for Winter and Spring Color
Просмотров 14День назад
Today, we chat with Diane Blazek, executive director of All-America Selections and the National Garden Bureau, about the best plants to be adding to your garden this Autumn for long, cool season blooms. We explore various options such as annuals, herbaceous perennials, and bulbs. Diane highlights her favorite bulbs, especially daffodils, noting their resilience and bloom timing. We have practic...
361 Defensible Space Landscaping Tips
Просмотров 6День назад
We examine the wildland-urban interface and its growing wildfire risks for homeowners, particularly in fire-prone areas like California and other western states. We talk about the concept of hardening your landscape from the Ember Ignition Zone with insights from Kevin Marini, a UC Defensible Space Advisor. He highlights the importance of maintaining clear spaces around homes and managing veget...
360 Avocado Growing Basics
Просмотров 6День назад
Today, we are talking avocado cultivation with Greg Alder, he’s an avocado grower in Southern California, a San Diego County Master Gardener, and he’s the director of the California Avocado Society. Who better to answer a question about the care and feeding of a Mexicola avocado, in Northern California. Greg shares practical tips on watering, and common pitfalls to avoid. We also delve into avo...
359 Tree Surrounds, Cardboard Mulch Pros-Cons. Winter Tomatoes
Просмотров 3День назад
They’re known as tree rings, or tree surrounds. Basically, it’s a demilitarized zone for your trees, where the trunk and roots are safe from weed whackers and lawn mowers as well as competing plants (especially lawns). It might be a short term solution for a newly planted tree. But leave it in place longer than that, and problems can ensue. Debbie Flower, America’s Favorite Retired College Hort...
358 Fall Garden Prep. The Catalina Cherry.
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358 Fall Garden Prep. The Catalina Cherry.
357 Plant Cool Season Vegetables Now. What is a Crisis Nursery?
Просмотров 2День назад
357 Plant Cool Season Vegetables Now. What is a Crisis Nursery?
356 Q&A - Controlling Fruit Tree Pests, Soil Solarization around trees, The Asian Garden Beetle
Просмотров 2День назад
356 Q&A - Controlling Fruit Tree Pests, Soil Solarization around trees, The Asian Garden Beetle
355 Rhubarb Growing Basics for Warm Climates
Просмотров 10День назад
355 Rhubarb Growing Basics for Warm Climates
354 Lawn Substitutes
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354 Lawn Substitutes
353 It's All About the Soil (for a Successful Garden!)
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353 It's All About the Soil (for a Successful Garden!)
352 Mint Choices for Cooking. All About Zinnias.
Просмотров 3День назад
352 Mint Choices for Cooking. All About Zinnias.
351 Honey, I Shrunk the Fruit Trees!
Просмотров 3День назад
351 Honey, I Shrunk the Fruit Trees!
350 New Home? First Garden Tips
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350 New Home? First Garden Tips
349 Stressed? Your Garden Can Help.
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349 Stressed? Your Garden Can Help.
348 The Tastiest Peaches and Plums. Improving Sandy Soil. Raised Bed Drainage Tips.
Просмотров 1День назад
348 The Tastiest Peaches and Plums. Improving Sandy Soil. Raised Bed Drainage Tips.
347 Travelers' Garden Basics Playlist. All About Berries. Slugs in Compost.
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347 Travelers' Garden Basics Playlist. All About Berries. Slugs in Compost.
346 All About Soil Thermometers, pH Testing, Cardboard Mulch
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346 All About Soil Thermometers, pH Testing, Cardboard Mulch
345 The Heart Healthy Garden, Live!
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345 The Heart Healthy Garden, Live!
344 Q&A - Tomato Seed Saving? Seeding Mulched Area?
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344 Q&A - Tomato Seed Saving? Seeding Mulched Area?

Комментарии

  • @MikeDawson1
    @MikeDawson1 15 часов назад

    it sounds like she's showing the plants as she's describing them... where is the video?

    • @farmerfredhoffman
      @farmerfredhoffman 14 часов назад

      @@MikeDawson1 all the podcasts are only audio.

  • @ranamahmud52741
    @ranamahmud52741 5 дней назад

    I enjoyed your video.

  • @jasoncarbonell5582
    @jasoncarbonell5582 7 месяцев назад

    This video helped me write my finals paper for my Spring Vegetables class. Thank you.

  • @rekster11
    @rekster11 8 месяцев назад

    Great tip on keeping the bales tight!

  • @desertodavid
    @desertodavid Год назад

    Don't be a thorn! thorn /θɔrn/ n. Botany a hard, sharp point growing out on a plant: [countable]Roses have thorns. Plant Biology a tree, bush, or shrub having such sharp points:[uncountable] rows of thorn.[countable] to cut down a few thorns. a source or cause of continual annoyance:[countable] A noisy neighbor can be a thorn in one's side.

  • @boblewis8463
    @boblewis8463 Год назад

    You and Don are such treasures. Thanks, Fred. : )

  • @charliezicolillo
    @charliezicolillo 2 года назад

    we have them here in brooklyn,ny.

  • @zoemeow7677
    @zoemeow7677 2 года назад

    I bet it’s frownd upon being so sharp 🌹💖✨

  • @FATLANG
    @FATLANG 2 года назад

    Fred just makes me feel safe to garden. I miss get growin and all his radio prowess and great guests like Marlene and useless snarky crazy bearded wonder Steve Zion. He would drive Fred crazy like a dumbass brother one should throttle!!

  • @jameswilmot4537
    @jameswilmot4537 2 года назад

    Good Luck for this year. I am currently starting my pepper seeds off now. My latest video shows all the cross pollinations of peppers that I'm going to grow this year. Good Luck :)

  • @charliezicolillo
    @charliezicolillo 2 года назад

    I learned this from you Fred and Debbie on the both radio garden shows

  • @charliezicolillo
    @charliezicolillo 3 года назад

    i see a lot of woodchips

  • @backyardediblegarden
    @backyardediblegarden 3 года назад

    So true! Seeing the garden from a kitchen or dining window makes you happy!

  • @mehdi6797
    @mehdi6797 4 года назад

    Rossi boots is really made in Aus

  • @Riceandbeans7
    @Riceandbeans7 6 лет назад

    Nice video. I have for baby banana shrub plants and I can't wait to plant them around my house. I put one in the front yard, but it died instantly. Maybe the sun was to intense. Thanks for sharing.

  • @MaximumEfficiency
    @MaximumEfficiency 6 лет назад

    and smells great

  • @charliezicolillo
    @charliezicolillo 7 лет назад

    Fred you move PRETTY FAST.

  • @randeerpersaud3519
    @randeerpersaud3519 7 лет назад

    good video. I download this video for teaching. thank u

  • @nanmillion
    @nanmillion 11 лет назад

    Blundstone still an Australian company but they moved their production to Asia a while back. Another good Australian workboot manufacturer is Redback.

  • @Daluke61
    @Daluke61 11 лет назад

    Insert laugh, here!

  • @MyLittleGardenPlace
    @MyLittleGardenPlace 11 лет назад

    Great website. Thanks for the help! :0)

  • @farmerfredhoffman
    @farmerfredhoffman 12 лет назад

    Here's a good site with caring for citrus, including fertilization tips: fourwindsgrowers . add a dot com after that for the link. RUclips frowns on links in comments.

  • @MyLittleGardenPlace
    @MyLittleGardenPlace 12 лет назад

    Hey I have an indoor Myer Lemon tree that I bought last year. Wow I got a lot of lemons! :0) Anyway, after a very long hospital stay and not being home to water it, all the blooms fell off and the leaves turned somewhat yellow. It is not dead. I am not sure what to do to bring it back. I am in zone 5 and it is still very cold. I am thinking putting it outside in the warm season will bring it back. Do you have any suggestions for me? I am trying to find out what I should use for fertilizer too.

  • @MisterYeko
    @MisterYeko 13 лет назад

    thats Funny

  • @14jackthelad
    @14jackthelad 13 лет назад

    lol wtf?

  • @VioletStarGirl11
    @VioletStarGirl11 13 лет назад

    o...k?

  • @TheC3.
    @TheC3. 14 лет назад

    Good one Farmer Fred! :-)

  • @2354bill6
    @2354bill6 14 лет назад

    um..

  • @farmerfredhoffman
    @farmerfredhoffman 15 лет назад

    Bypass pruners are the choice for most professionals.

  • @nirajkvinit
    @nirajkvinit 16 лет назад

    Really Informative video. :)