Best Fred Hoffman Podcasts (2024)

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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

1d 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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347 Travelers' Garden Basics Playlist. All About Berries. Slugs in Compost. 41:08

8d 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

18d 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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673-Bart Davenport & Elizabeth at The International Association for the Study of Dreams (June 19, 2023) 16:27

20d 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

23d 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

26d 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

26d 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

29d 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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342 Q&A Grow Carrots in Summer? Weed Cloth - Good or Bad? 18:31

1M 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

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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

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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

1M 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

1M 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

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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

1M 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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338 Q&A Squash Flowers? Fertilizer Application? Tart Cherries? 25:14

2M 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

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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

2M 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

2M 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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GB 334 Q&A Rhubarb for Hot Climates? Lights for Seedlings? 21:20

2M 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

2M 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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332 Q&A Whiteflies? 1st Tomato? Planting Citrus? 19:59

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Farmer Fred and Don Shor from Redwood Barn Nursery answer a garden question from a listener about whiteflies on grapes. But are they really whiteflies? They discuss how to control whiteflies and leaf hoppers on grapevines, the use of organic sprays, and the importance of correct pest identification. Also, Debbie Flower answers a question about remo…

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331 Cucumber Starting and Training Tips 37:00

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Mid to late spring is cucumber planting time in most of North America, and we have more cucumber growing tips for you today. We covered a lot of cucumber growing basics back in episode 266 last May, but today, cucumber cheerleader and America's favorite retired college horticultural professor, Debbie Flower, has more cucumber planting advice for yo…

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330 Q&A Bermudagrass Control? Black Plastic for the Garden? 23:47

3M ago23:47

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In Episode 330, Q&A - Gail from Orangevale, CA wants to start a vegetable and flower garden in her backyard, which is currently covered in Bermuda grass. Debbie Flower, America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture professor, and I suggest waiting a year and using soil solarization to kill off the Bermudagrass. We also recommend starting small wi…

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Ep: 33 - Gabriella Hoffman 1:18:16

3M ago1:18:16

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Gabriella is an award-winning writer, policy analyst, media strategist, Director of the Center For Energy & Conservation, 2A advocate, hunter, angler and host of the District of Conversation and The Sportswoman Show podcasts.By Howie and Kyle

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329 How to Water 39:37

3M ago39:37

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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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328 Q&A Add Fertilizer to Compost Pile? Can Later Ripening Peach Trees Survive Peach Leaf Curl? 15:25

3M ago15:25

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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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327 The Heart Healthy Garden 57:01

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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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326 Q&A Working with Coir vs Peat Moss, Reuse Old Potting Soil. Runaway Plum Tree! 18:44

3M ago18:44

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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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Dan Salinger : HUMANIZE DEMENTIA CAREGIVING : The Tyler Wagner Show #1118 33:23

3M ago33:23

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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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325 Peach Leaf Curl Control Tips. All the Presidents' Gardens. 31:58

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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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GB 324 Q&A - Nitrogen Sources. Soil for a Raised Bed. 28:38

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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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323 Gold Medal Plant Winners. Thin Your Fruit Trees Now! 39:03

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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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Catherine Nikkel : THE STORY EVERYONE HAS BUT HASN'T TOLD : The Tyler Wagner Show #1120 32:16

3M ago32:16

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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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322 Q&A Transplant a Fruit Tree? How to Remove a Stuck Plant From a Nice Pot 24:54

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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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Rick Jordan : UNLEASH YOUR MOST POWERFUL SELF : The Tyler Wagner Show #1119 51:02

3M ago51:02

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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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321 Spring Rose Care Basics - Diseases and Insects 45:35

4M ago45:35

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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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Cheryl Hunter : MAGNIFY YOUR MESSAGE : The Tyler Wagner Show #116 55:25

4M ago55:25

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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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Scott Ritzheimer: Bring Predictable Success to your Organization | The Tyler Wagner Show #1115 47:58

4M ago47:58

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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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320 Q&A Citrus, Cats, Tomatoes 22:22

4M ago22:22

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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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319 How to Plant and Care for a Shade Tree 51:06

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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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318 Q&A Rosemary Propagation, Best Peach for Baking, Cover Crops, Blueberry Containers 22:39

4M ago22:39

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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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32: Baseball and Turkey Hunting w/ Eric Ishman 1:00:59

4M ago1:00:59

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Kyle, Howie and guest Eric talk about the upcomping baseball season. Give their predictions on standings and talk a little about turkey hunting as well.By Kyle & Howie

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317 The 2024 Tomato Preview Show! 1:09:33

4M ago1:09:33

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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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316 Master Gardener Secrets - Peach Pruning to Growing Tomatillos 23:07

4M ago23:07

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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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