Best Fred Hoffman Podcasts (2024)

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Libby Gear - 2023 SCI Young Hunter Recipient / Wild & Uncut / EP 81 57:59

5d ago57:59

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus is at the SCI Headquarters San Antonio, Grand Opening Celebration, sitting down with the 2023 Safari Club International - SCI & Cabelas/Bass Pro Shops Young Hunter recipient, Libby Gear. Libby is an experienced international hunter, who was chosen as the 2023 SCI & Cabelas/Bass Pro Shops Young Hunter. S…

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360 Avocado Growing Basics 1:03:49

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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 c…

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359 Tree Surrounds, Cardboard Mulch Pros-Cons. Winter Tomatoes 32:18

12d ago32:18

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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 …

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Shawn Petersen & Maria Davidson - Petersen Mule Co. / Wild & Uncut / EP 80 1:43:16

19d ago1:43:16

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus is in Wyoming, onsite at Petersen Mule Company with Shawn Petersen and Maria Davidson. Shawn is an amazingly talented mule breeder and trainer, based in Wyoming. He does incredible work and produces some of the most amazing working mules, in the West. He has so much experience and so many insights to sh…

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358 Fall Garden Prep. The Catalina Cherry. 40:44

19d ago40:44

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Have you done the necessary work to have a thriving fall vegetable garden? What about the soil? What have you done to give those new plants a great start? We talk with Sacramento County Master Gardener Gail Pothour about how they prepare the vegetable gardens for fall planting at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. And at the Fair Oaks Vegetable Cen…

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357 Plant Cool Season Vegetables Now. What is a Crisis Nursery? 39:35

26d ago39:35

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The change in the September weather is your best opportunity for a new round of planting vegetables in your garden, the cool season crops: broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, garlic, kale, onions, peas, potatoes, shallots, and all those versatile, healthy greens: lettuce, spinach, swiss chard, Chinese cabbages, and so much more. But which varieties sho…

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Fred Eicher - Everything Eichler / Wild & Uncut / EP 79 59:27

1M ago59:27

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus is at the Total Archery Challenge at Big Sky, Montana sitting down with the man, the myth, the legend…Fred Eichler Fred Eicher hardly needs an introduction; he has been a host and personality in the hunting industry for over twenty years. He is one of the most accomplished bowhunters of our time, with h…

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356 Q&A - Controlling Fruit Tree Pests, Soil Solarization around trees, The Asian Garden Beetle 32:23

1M ago32:23

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We talk with fruit tree expert Ed Laivo today about how to control the four-legged varmints (as well as the winged ones) that get to your backyard fruit before you do. Plus, he has recommendations for potting mixes to grow fruit trees in containers. Is it safe to solarize soil with clear plastic to kill weeds or a lawn, if there’s a fruit tree in t…

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355 Rhubarb Growing Basics for Warm Climates 40:38

1M ago40:38

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“Can you grow rhubarb here?” For those who have moved from colder climates to the warmer USDA zones, that might be a popular question. Memories of rhubarb pie, jams, and more while growing up back East or in the Midwest might have you hankering for fresh rhubarb. The plant, however, dislikes climates where summers get over 90 degrees on a regular b…

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354 Lawn Substitutes 34:36

2M ago34:36

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Fred and Debbie Flower discuss the trend of lawn elimination and alternative landscape options to save water. They explore lawn alternatives that require less maintenance and water, such as no-mow lawns, fescue varieties, and groundcovers like dymondia, kurapia, and clover. They also discuss the need for proper irrigation and maintenance in all typ…

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Jessica Byers - Follow Her Arrow / Wild & Uncut / EP 78 1:10:42

2M ago1:10:42

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus is at the Western Hunt Expo with Jessica Byers. Jessica is an avid bowhunter who now lives in Montana and works for Montana Knife Company. She is a go getter, a positive light and diehard western bowhunter! We had an awesome discussion; hope you enjoy this as much as we enjoyed recording it! Make sure t…

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353 It's All About the Soil (for a Successful Garden!) 51:14

2M ago51:14

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Today, we talk with Kevin Marini, a community education specialist with the University of California Cooperative Extension, about the topics of soil and successful gardening. We talk about the pros and cons of using native soil versus commercial soil, the importance of improving native soil, the use of bagged mixes in raised beds, and the role of o…

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352 Mint Choices for Cooking. All About Zinnias. 32:18

2M ago32:18

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What are the best mint varieties to use for cooking? We talk with a professional herb grower about the myriad of culinary herb choices available. Is there a better summer flower than Zinnias? This colorful warm weather annual comes in a wide variety of sizes, colors, and flower shapes…and it makes for a great cut flower, too! America’s Favorite Ret…

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Tana Grenda Bristol Bay Fitness / Wild & Uncut / EP 77 1:00:28

2M ago1:00:28

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus is at the Western Hunt Expo with Tana Grenda, owner of Bristol Bay Fitness. Tana and her husband, Adam, live in Alaska and flat get after it! Whether it’s moose, caribou, sheep, bears or running the trap line…you can count on one thing…they’re out there giving it 110%. We had an awesome discussion; hope…

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351 Honey, I Shrunk the Fruit Trees! 56:04

2M ago56:04

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In this episode, Farmer Fred and Kevin Marini discuss the importance of thinning fruit trees and maintaining their height. Kevin Marini, a certified arborist and community education specialist with UC Cooperative Extension, also talks about the benefits of keeping fruit trees at a manageable height, the process of bringing down the height of a tree…

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350 New Home? First Garden Tips 29:35

3M ago29:35

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Looking to start a first garden in a new home? Before digging, do some planning, and some research. Today, America’s Favorite Retired College Horticultural Professor, Debbie Flower, and I have tips for getting that first garden off to a great start at your new home. And, we answer about how to garden when there’s a concrete patio in the way. We’re …

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SCI Foundation Sables Laurine Wolf & Maria Davidson / Wild & Uncut / EP 76 48:45

3M ago48:45

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus is at the Safari Club International Convention with Laurine Wolf and Maria Davidson. Laurine Wolf is the Director of Education and Humanitarian Services and Maria Davidson who is the Large Carnivore Program Manager, both for the Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF). There’s plenty to be learned f…

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674-Bart Davenport & Tara O'Grady at The International Association for the Study of Dreams (June 19, 2023) 40:30

3M ago40:30

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On June 19th, 2023 Andras Jones delivered a keynote address at the 40th annual conference of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), followed by a presentation of The Radio8Ball Show with musical guest Bart Davenport. This installment features a question from songwriter/author Tara O'Grady. The show was filmed and you may view…

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349 Stressed? Your Garden Can Help. 33:24

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Gardening and being in nature can help reduce stress and anxiety. Forest bathing, or simply spending time in a natural environment, has been shown to have calming effects. Having a garden or indoor plants can also provide stress relief. Aromatic plants, such as jasmine, lavender, and mint, can have a soothing effect on the mind and body. Taking the…

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348 The Tastiest Peaches and Plums. Improving Sandy Soil. Raised Bed Drainage Tips. 38:12

3M ago38:12

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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. Audio, transcripts, and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout. Pictured: Garden Gold Peach in Bloom Links: Subscribe to the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Sm…

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Team Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls / Wild & Uncut / EP 75 1:10:18

3M ago1:10:18

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus is at the Western Hunt Expo with Kent Anderson, Lance Sellers and Josh Fields, of Team Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls. Rocky Mountain Hunting Calls produces the highest quality elk, deer, turkey and predator calls on the market today. The team of four has so much experience in the field, calling all of Go…

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347 Travelers' Garden Basics Playlist. All About Berries. Slugs in Compost. 41:08

3M ago41:08

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It’s a holiday weekend and you might be traveling. What about a Garden Basics playlist for that long car ride or for listening to while lounging around someplace cool? We have suggestions for that playlist - the five most listened-to Garden Basics episodes. Also: wherever you live, you can probably grow some kind of berries. Today, we revisit our c…

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346 All About Soil Thermometers, pH Testing, Cardboard Mulch 29:08

3M ago29:08

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How do use and adjust a soil thermometer? Why is my soil pH so variable at different soil depths? How do you use cardboard to replace a lawn and start a garden? Those are some of the questions, along with scenic bypasses - of course - that we’ll be tackling today. And there’s a lot of great garden tips in those scenic bypasses today. It’s all in Ep…

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onX HUNT w/ Dylan Dowson / Wild & Uncut / EP 74 41:22

3M ago41:22

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus is at the Western Hunt Expo with Dylan Dowson, of onX Hunt. onX Maps is known for revolutionizing the way outdoorsman and women think about mapping. It's been a decade since initially offering their mapping & property use program to recreationalists who were thirsty for a new way. Now, an in an unbeliev…

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673-Bart Davenport & Elizabeth at The International Association for the Study of Dreams (June 19, 2023) 16:27

4M ago16:27

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On June 19th, 2023 Andras Jones delivered a keynote address at the 40th annual conference of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), followed by a presentation of The Radio8Ball Show with musical guest Bart Davenport. This installment features a question from an attendee at the conference named Elizabeth. The show was filmed a…

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345 The Heart Healthy Garden, Live! 40:48

4M ago40:48

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Did you know rose petals are edible, and contain lots of healthy fiber? That's part of today’s podcast, recorded live, in February 2024, at the Sacramento Rose Society's monthly meeting. The main topic is growing the Heart Healthy Garden! And roses can be an edible part of that healthy landscape. This podcast episode features foods to grow that can…

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344 Q&A - Tomato Seed Saving? Seeding Mulched Area? 15:19

4M ago15:19

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In this episode of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, Fred Hoffman and Master Gardener Gail Pothour discuss saving tomato seeds. They address the question of whether saved tomato seeds will produce the same tomato variety and provide tips for ensuring seed purity. The conversation covers topics such as flower structure, pollination, isolat…

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672-Bart Davenport & Curtiss Hoffman at The International Association for the Study of Dreams (June 19, 2023) 46:51

4M ago46:51

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On June 19th, 2023 Andras Jones delivered a keynote address at the 40th annual conference of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), followed by a presentation of The Radio8Ball Show with musical guest Bart Davenport. This installment features a question from author, professor & composer Curtiss Hoffman (The Musical Dream Taro…

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343 A Tour of Debbie Flower's Garden 53:00

4M ago53:00

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We pay a visit to the garden of America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower. It’s a living classroom on thriving low water use plants. Debbie talks in detail about the plants, many of which are California natives, and discusses the strategies of hydrozoning (grouping plants together based on their watering needs), desig…

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Girls with Guns & Morgan Mills / Wild & Uncut / EP 73 1:10:53

4M ago1:10:53

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus sits down with her good friends Jen O’Hara, Norissa Harman & Morgan Mills. They talk good memories, how some things have changed and others have stayed the same, then look forward to what the future holds. Jen and Norissa are the co-founders of Girls With Guns. GWG started producing hunting gear for wom…

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342 Q&A Grow Carrots in Summer? Weed Cloth - Good or Bad? 18:31

4M ago18:31

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Master Gardener Fred Hoffman and his guests answers garden questions from listeners on the Tuesday edition of the Garden Basics podcast. The first question is about weed cloth and its impact on soil improvement and fertilization. Fred and Debbie Flower advise removing the weed cloth and using just mulch instead. The second question is about plantin…

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671: Bart Davenport & Rebecca at The International Association for the Study of Dreams (June 19, 2023) 20:30

4M ago20:30

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On June 19th, 2023 Andras Jones delivered a keynote address at the 40th annual conference of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), followed by a presentation of The Radio8Ball Show with musical guest Bart Davenport. The show was filmed and you may view it here: https://youtu.be/f3VCLeYDVRE?si=quRhWkBVTg-I-BQ1 This is the sec…

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341 Fred's Garden Tour with Debbie 47:33

4M ago47:33

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Something a little different today. America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower and myself take a stroll through the Farmer Fred backyard garden, talking about the plants, and discussing the strategies to make them successful plants, with, of course, all sorts of garden tips thrown in. It’s the ultimate scenic bypass ep…

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Klezmer Podcast 135- Eve Sicular 49:34

4M ago49:34

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Eve Sicular joins me for the third time. Eve and the Isle of Klezbos have released a new album titled Yiddish Silver Screen. After nearly ten years, Eve and I have a lot of catching up to do, and we have a wide ranging discussion about everything from Yiddish film history to our fondness for 78 RPM records. We also get to hear the track Bonia Shur'…

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340 Q&A Cross-Pollination Concerns, Best Cities and States for Gardening 20:05

4M ago20:05

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Farmer Fred and Debbie Flower discuss: •The impact of climate and weather on gardening success. •Understanding cross-pollination and its implications for seed saving and plant breeding. •The importance of local conditions and location-specific knowledge in gardening. •Different perspectives on the best US cities for gardening, highlighting the infl…

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670: Andras Jones & Bart Davenport at The International Association for the Study of Dreams (June 19, 2023) 34:07

4M ago34:07

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On June 19th, 2023 Andras Jones delivered a keynote address at the 40th annual conference of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD), followed by a presentation of The Radio8Ball Show with musical guest Bart Davenport. The show was filmed and you may view it here: https://youtu.be/f3VCLeYDVRE?si=quRhWkBVTg-I-BQ1 This is the fir…

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339 How To Water Clay Soil (and more clay gardening tips!) 34:15

4M ago34:15

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In this episode of Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, the focus is on how to water clay soil and other tips for gardening in clay. Debbie Flower, America's Favorite retired college horticultural professor, shares valuable insights on the topic. The episode covers the characteristics of clay soil, the importance of organic matter, watering techniques, …

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Hornady Ammo 75 years & Gabriella Hoffman at SCI SHOW / Wild & Uncut / EP 72 1:02:20

4M ago1:02:20

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus is as the SCI Show in Nashville sitting down with Seth Swerczek from Hornady & Gabriella Hoffman. Seth Swerczek Hornady’s Marketing Communications Manager. Seth plays a key role in the various methods of external communications on behalf of Hornady. Seth is a ballistic expert with a deep personal passio…

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338 Q&A Squash Flowers? Fertilizer Application? Tart Cherries? 25:14

4M ago25:14

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In this episode of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, Fred and his expert guests answer questions about: • Squash pollination woes with Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour. • The timing and application of plant fertilizer, with America's Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower. • Choosing tart/sour cher…

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337 How To Choose Nursery Plants. Tips for Starting a School Garden. 52:49

5M ago52:49

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If you’re the type of gardener that buys flowering plants at a nursery that are covered in blooms, America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, will explain why you shouldn’t do that, and a lot more nursery plant shopping tips! Also, we have tips for starting an elementary school garden. And you don’t have to be a schoo…

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336 Q&A Kitchen Scraps in the Garden? When to Plant a Magnolia Tree? 18:09

5M ago18:09

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In this episode, Farmer Fred answers a listener's question about burying kitchen scraps in the garden. He discusses the potential problems with this method, including attracting scavengers and affecting the quality of the soil microbiology. He suggests composting the kitchen scraps first or using alternative methods like African keyhole gardens. De…

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335 Roof Rat Controls, Asparagus-Lemon Recipes 35:01

5M ago35:01

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The first chat today involves roof rats (and is an encore presentation while construction is ongoing here at Barking Dog). It will be particularly useful for those of you with large yards, or acreage, or even a small farm, in which you have a large orchard. And for those of you suburban dwellers who might have a few citrus trees, or, for that matte…

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Team Ruger at SHOT SHOW / Wild & Uncut / EP 71 1:11:33

5M ago1:11:33

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On this episode of Wild & Uncut, Kristy Titus is as the SHOT Show in Las Vegas sitting down with three members of Team Ruger: Doug Koenig, Abby Jackley and Lauryl Akenhead. It was wonderful to catch up with three amazing shooters and hear about how they came to be honored with becoming part of Team Ruger, as well as what they have planned for this …

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GB 334 Q&A Rhubarb for Hot Climates? Lights for Seedlings? 21:20

5M ago21:20

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The first question on the Tuesday Q&A edition of the Garden Basics podcast is about growing rhubarb in hot weather. Fred and his guests, Master Gardeners Kathy Morrison and Ruth Ostroff, discuss their experiences with growing rhubarb in Sacramento. They also share a rhubarb recipe. The second question is about grow lights for starting tomato and pe…

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333 Controlling Snails & Slugs, Feed Your Soil, Grow Your Own Protein 42:12

5M ago42:12

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We are in the midst of spring construction here, so we are taking the opportunity to not shout over the whine of power saws and the banging hammers. Instead, we will be revisiting some of the most popular segments ever aired on our podcast. In Episode 83, we explained why feeding your soil yields better results than feeding your plants. Sound confu…

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