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Tips for beginning and experienced gardeners. New episodes arrive every Tuesday and Friday. Fred Hoffman has been a U.C. Certified Master Gardener since 1982 and writes a weekly garden column for the Lodi News-Sentinel in Lodi, CA. A four-decade fixture in Sacramento radio, he hosted three radio shows for Northern California gardeners and farmers: The KFBK Garden Show, Get Growing with Farmer Fred, and the KSTE Farm Hour. Episode Website: https://gardenbasics.net
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This episode is entitled, How to Water Your Garden. “What!?!” you’re probably thinking. “Of course I know how to water my garden, lawn, and indoor plants, I’m a gardener!” As Farmer Fred Garden Rule #8 says: “If it works for you, fine. But keep an open mind.” Join us as America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, has a…
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In this episode of the Garden Basics Podcast, Farmer Fred and Master Gardener Susan Muckey discuss composting and answer a listener's question about adding nitrogen to a compost pile. They explain that adding nitrogen is not necessary for most compost piles and discuss the ideal carbon-nitrogen ratio. They also provide tips for turning a compost pi…
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The healthiest food you can eat, is the food you grow yourself. Where have you heard THAT before? Today, let’s grow a heart-healthy garden! What are the foods you can plant that are best suited, chemically, to help reverse what might be going on around your ticker, including high cholesterol, elevated blood sugar, and stress? We talk with Dr. Laura…
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Q&A - Working with Coir, Peat Moss, Perlite, etc. Reusing Old Potting Soil. 00:24 Q&A - Runaway Plum Tree! 16:10 Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout. Pictured: Wheelbarrow with H…
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The Unique Mental Aspects of the CTO Role in a Startup הייתה לי הזכות לאסוף שלושה מוחות מבריקים – רן, עמית ויוסי – לדיון מלא תובנות על ההיבטים המנטאליים והייחודיים בתפקידו של מנהל הטכנולוגיה (CTO) בעולם היזמות. רן, המייסד וה- CTO של Epsagon, שנרכשה על ידי סיסקו תמורת 500 מיליון דולר, הוא חובב בניית מוצרים ואוהב לטייל ולבשל. הוא נשוי לנטע ואב לשני י…
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This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: https://authorsunite.com/​​​​​​​​Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on my future videos. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/au…
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Appearing now (or soon) on a peach or nectarine tree near you: Peach Leaf Curl? What is this fungus that causes the leaves on these trees to redden, pucker, and curl? And how can you control it? (Please note, I did not say, “eradicate”). America’s favorite retired college horticultural professor, Debbie Flower has some tips. Also, we go back about …
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Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout. Pictured: Pizza Pie Crop Rotation Garden Links: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com …
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Each year the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society puts out its list of Gold Medal winning Plants. Usually these plants are chosen for their adaptability to the mid-Atlantic region of the United States. This year, the chosen plants have a much wider range of possible success, including USDA Zone 9 and possibly up to Zone 10, and down to Zone 3. Also:…
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The Wevo Odyssey - A Startup's Evolution Leading to SolarEdge's Acquisition Teddy, is the Co-founder and CEO of Wevo Energy, a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in Electrical Engineering. His journey began with a childhood fascination for dismantling gadgets, a hobby that foreshadowed his future in technology. After earning his master's degre…
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This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: https://authorsunite.com/​​​​​​​​Catherine Nikkel, is a writer and bestselling author specializing in ghostwriting books, blogs, and emails. She has authored 15 books …
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Q&A Transplanting Old, Large, Fruit Trees? (segment begins at 00:25) Q&A Why Are My Radishes Only Producing Leaves? (7:10) Q&A Remove an Overgrown Plant from a Nice Pot Without Breaking It? (12:19) Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transc…
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This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: https://authorsunite.com/​​​​​​​​Rick founded ReachOut and took it from startup to a public company without the influence of outside money from private equity. He work…
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From now through Mother’s Day, roses will start putting on their first and best show across the country. What do your rose bushes need to get off to a good start in early Spring? Master Rosarian Charlotte Owendyk of the Sierra Foothills Rose Society talks about getting ahead of early spring rose pest and disease problems, before they can do too muc…
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This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: https://authorsunite.com/​​​​​​​​Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on my future videos.https://cherylhunter.com/ Cheryl Hunter is an Author, Speaker, Media …
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This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Meet Scott Ritzheimer, Founder and CEO of Scale Architects. Scott, has helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and with his business partner started led their multimillion-dollar business through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all befor…
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Questions from listeners include: Why Your Citrus Tree Leaves May Be Yellowing (at 00:24 of podcast) Cat-Proofing Your Raised Bed Garden (13:03) Good Tomato Seed Sources (17:44) Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode ch…
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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. Plus, he explains the importance of correct planting techniques, especially freeing up that tree’s root zone. But there’s a lot m…
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Q&A Rosemary Propagation? (at 00:24 of podcast) Q&A Best Peach for Cooking/Baking? (08:10) Q&A Cover Crop crimping? (12:14) Q&A Blueberry containers? (19:05) Want To Leave Us a Question? (21:22) Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcrip…
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מסעו של משקיע: מהתפוצצות הבועה ואירועי 11 בספטמבר, לשיא ההכרה של גלילות כקרן עם הביצועים הטובים בעולם קובי סמבורסקי הוא יזם ומשקיע סדרתי עם למעלה מ-20 אקזיטים ו-25 שנות ניסיון. הוא הקים את קרן ההשקעות המצליחה Gillot Capital, המתמקדת בהשקעות סייבר, יחד אנו אנו מתעמקים ברגעים העמוקים שמגדירים את מסלול הקריירה שלו. מההשפעה המשמעותית של אירועי 11 בספטמ…
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It’s time for the annual Garden Basics Tomato preview show! Once again, you’re invited to easedrop on a conversation between two real tomatoheads, myself and Don Shor, proprietor of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis, California. We recap our tomato successes and failures of 2023, and talk about what we will be planting in 2024, featuring the tried and …
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It's Q&A Tuesday! 1. What are the benefits of summer pruning of fruit trees, especially peaches? (at 00:25 of podcast) 2. Where can I find more information about caring for perennials? (02:48) 3. How do I care for a young apple tree? Should I remove any flowers or small fruit? (06:58) 4. Are dwarf citrus plants for indoors available? (08:25) 5. How…
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Maybe you’re thinking of starting a new hobby, by adding a chicken or two or three to your backyard; or maybe you’re already a seasoned home chicken owner. You’ll want to hear today’s episode. Urban chicken consultant and certified poultry inspector Cherie Sintes-Glover of ChickensForEggs.com has advice on how to choose a chick from your local feed…
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Erika Jon has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources, having worked with major corporations such as Boeing Aerospace, Caterpillar, and Marriott. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tougaloo College and a Master’s degree in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University. Despite being raised with the notion of being seen …
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The Title says it all. Tips for saving time in the garden: automate, elevate, de-elevate, eliminate, and delegate. Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout. Pictured: A battery-operat…
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מסעה של משקיעה ואשת עסקים ענווה, רגישה ומוכשרת, בדרך לחוסן, השפעה והצלחה יודפת היא שותפה מנהלת בקרן ההשקעות בלמברג קפיטל, משקיעה בחברות טכנולוגיות בתחומים שונים מזה שנים רבות ודירקטורית בחברות פרטיות וציבוריות. כיום מכהנת כדירקטורית בנק דיסקונט ובחברת ׳ידע - חברה למחקר ופיתוח׳ של מכון ויצמן וכן בחברות פורטפוליו מטעם בלמברג קפיטל. יודפת ניווטה את המ…
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Fred Moskowitz, an author, entrepreneur, and speaker, passionately advocates for the exploration of alternative asset classes like real estate and notes, aiming to enlighten individuals about diversifying their investments beyond traditional avenues like Wall Street. Through "The Little Green Book Of Note Investing," Fred offers a succinct yet comp…
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What is the definition of an heirloom vegetable, such as an heirloom tomato? It depends who you ask. It’s kind of like the word “natural”: it has no legal definition. "Heirloom vegetable" could mean: a) a plant that reproduces true from seed; b) it's an old variety; and/or c) it's a traditional family seed, passed down through the generations. And …
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Question from listener Linda: "We have fusarium wilt in our garden. We are putting in raised beds in April. What kind of barrier should go in at the bottom of the beds to prevent the wilt getting into the raised bed?" Fusarium wilt is a fungal disease that is widespread. Plants that contract it start getting yellowing leaves, and that's usually fol…
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Last Week, we gave you tips for starting your pepper plants from seed. Today, we have tips for starting your summertime tomatoes from seed. And now’s the time to begin, Again, we get a little help from America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower. She has ingenious ways of determining if your old tomato seeds are still a…
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Joshua from Missouri asks: "We own chickens and are trying to become more self sufficient and sustaining. Instead of buying feed for them, is there a way to grow their whole diet in the garden? I've looked online, but the only nutrition info about a chicken's diet is mainly their protein percentage needed. What about all the other macro and micronu…
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Fortune 500 Leadership Coach Wisdom: Navigating Challenges, Fostering Resilience, and Leading with Purpose Fred Kofman, co-founder of the Hoffman Kofman Foundation, along with Reid Hoffman and Zur Genosar, has a rich business background. Formerly an MIT professor in Economics, Fred has held leadership roles in LinkedIn and Google, and he is an inte…
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We are at the time of the year to start pepper seeds indoors. Pepper seeds, can be notoriously slow to germinate, sometimes taking up to three weeks. We have tips to speed up pepper seed germination, with a little help from America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower. Have you heard of coppicing? It’s a drastic pruning …
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Q&A Lawn Drainage Improvement Tips (00:25 of pod) Perennial Plant Pruning Information (16:01 of pod) Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcripts and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout. Pictured: Lawn aerator and dethatcher Li…
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Do you want a successful garden? Before planting, you need to do some planning. And if it’s a first garden, you need to do a lot of planning. It’s not overwhelming, but it is necessary for a productive garden of food and flowers. Today, America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, and I offer tips for your first garden …
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Scott M. Hoffman is a native of Chicago. He is a graduate of Long Island University-Brooklyn with a B.A. in Journalism. For thirty-five years he worked for the City of Chicago in the Departments of Purchasing and Finance. Inside is his first published bookThis episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Authors Unite provides you with all the resour…
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Sacramento County Master Gardener and orchardist Quentyn Young answers a question from Missouri about raising mason bees, an excellent garden pollinator (better than honeybees!). Mason Bee Basics, Pt. 1 0:23 Mason Bee Basics, Pt. 2 11:06 Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics wi…
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[As this is my birthday month, I wanted to give you a very special gift I gave myself this past year]. This year, I had the opportunity to dive deeper into Wellness & Biohacking and to learn how significant it is in building one’s physical & mental resilience. That’s how I met Maya Elhalal, a Biohacking Expert. So, who already took the plunge into …
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Garden experts agree: if you are an inexperienced gardener or a first time gardener, you’re best, confidence-building step is to plant easy to grow vegetables, flowers, and fruit. For those taking their first steps into growing fruit, especially for those with a limited space, perhaps just a patio area, it’s hard to beat container grown blueberries…
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In 2001, Mark Podolsky, armed with $3,000 and no prior real estate experience, embarked on his journey into land investment. Over the years, he has transformed into the owner of Frontier Properties, a thriving investment company, successfully closing over five thousand lucrative land deals. Mark is also the visionary behind geekpay.io, an automated…
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• Seed Starting Tips, including how to read seed packet instructions : 00:24 • The Hori Hori Knife; Oxalis and bittercress weed control tips: 19:06 • Want to Leave Us a Question? Here's How: 32:39 Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Transcr…
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You're familiar with his YouTube videos and social media presence or stumbling upon me for the first time, his genuinely excited to connect with you here! As a Twin Flames and manifestation law-of-attraction coach, his passion is guiding individuals to become MASTER MANIFESTORS and cultivate fulfilling relationships with their TWIN FLAMES, or even …
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Quite often, when a new or curious gardener wants to know, “What should I plant in my garden?” One of my common responses is: “it’s hard to go wrong with All-America Selections Winners.” The AAS has been independently trialing and judging plants, across North America, since the 1930’s. The judges are experts in the field of horticulture, including …
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The Tuesday edition of the Garden Basics podcast is back, where we will answer garden questions each week. Today's question is from Meredith in Maryland: "Hi Farmer Fred! I love your podcast and have learned so much. I wanted to see if you had a list of garden tools or products you like. I have a big birthday coming up so I want to get a wish list …
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מסעו של יזם סדרתי: המפגש בין אדריכלות ועיצוב - של מבנים ושל סטארטאפים איתן צרפתי, מייסד שותף ומנכ"ל Swapp, הוא בעל נשמה של מעצב ותפיסה של אדריכל, משולבת עם רוח יזמית עוצמתית. בעבר אדריכל בעיריית תל אביב, המשיך את לימודיו בתוכנית המנהלים של בית הספר לעסקים בהרווארד ומכר בהצלחה את הסטארטאפ הראשון שלו לאוטודסק. איש משפחה, איתן אב לדניאל ונשוי באושר למ…
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What are you planning on doing in the garden in 2024? The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has spoken to gardeners, growers and professional nurseries and landscapers throughout America to find out what’s on their to do list this year…or not to do. For example, quieter gardening is a trend. So is how leaves from your trees are being put to use. A…
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Derek Loudermilk, a former extreme microbiologist turned adventurer, author, and business coach, has coached global influencers and high achievers for over 15 years. His podcast, the Derek Loudermilk Show, explores cutting-edge topics in science, spirituality, adventure, and human potential. In 2020, he created the LEAP method and the League of Sup…
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Today, we present a double dose of the Debbies on the Garden Basics podcast. First, Master Rosarian Debbie Arrington has tips on what to look for when selecting those bare looking roses that are hitting the nurseries this winter. Some garden center them packaged in plastic wrap, some nurseries will pot up the bare rose plants in containers, and som…
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Journeys of Impact and Meaningful Connection: From Leaving with Loss to Building a 'Capitalist Kibbutz' in Silicon Valley Oded Hermoni, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of J-Ventures Group, carries a profound connection to his Jewish identity, notably shaped by the circumstances of his father's death in the Yom Kippur war. Born just 10 days after th…
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What were the most downloaded Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast episodes of 2023? What were the most listened-to segments? Here are the Top 5 winners of 2023, chosen by you, the listeners. Topics include tomatoes (naturally), container gardening, plant arranging, and - the most listened-to topic of not just 2023, but the highest listenership o…
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