Beyond the Garden Basics Podcast

Home & Garden #167

A deeper dive into what was discussed in the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Podcast

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Growing Microgreens
Jun 6, 2025 – 22:29
What Exactly is a Grocery Store "Vine-Ripened" Tomato?
May 30, 2025 – 01:32
More Effective Raised Bed Drip Irrigation Techniques
May 16, 2025 – 02:23
Peppers Worth a Try
May 2, 2025 – 22:15
Indoor/Outdoor Ant Control Tips
Mar 7, 2025 – 14:33
Backyard Chickens - How to Choose Them, How to Protect Them
Feb 28, 2025 – 01:03:20
Valentine's Day Garden Gifts
Feb 14, 2025 – 05:20
Persimmon Tips from the Pros
Feb 7, 2025 – 17:50
The Best Roses for America? One Master Rosarian's List.
Jan 31, 2025 – 10:09
Protecting Your Home with a Fire Resistant Landscape
Jan 10, 2025 – 17:11
2024 Tomato Winners (and losers)
Dec 27, 2024 – 59:37
Home Grown Tomatoes with Thanksgiving Dinner?
Oct 22, 2024 – 13:44
Who's Eating My Persimmons and Popcorn?
Oct 15, 2024 – 16:40
What Are The Best Tasting Avocados?
Oct 8, 2024 – 17:52
Why is It That Fall is For Planting?
Oct 1, 2024 – 14:21
Weed Killers Just Got More Confusing
Sep 24, 2024 – 31:06
The Catalina Cherry Tree. The Fruit is for the Birds.
Sep 17, 2024 – 04:30
What is a Crisis Nursery?
Sep 10, 2024 – 12:08
Why You Want a Chipper/Shredder, and not a Rototiller.
Aug 27, 2024 – 25:00
Can You Grow Rhubarb in a Warm to Hot Climate? Yes!
Aug 20, 2024 – 33:51
Dealing with Fruit Tree Varmints
Aug 13, 2024 – 11:06
Fruit Tree Pruning Steps
Aug 6, 2024 – 09:17
The Soil Texture Triangle
Jul 30, 2024 – 06:35
Why Are the Blackberries Turning White?
Jul 23, 2024 – 15:28
How to Grow Cilantro in the Summer in Hot Climates
Jul 16, 2024 – 18:41
In search of a Heat-Tolerant Leafy Green Vegetable
Jul 9, 2024 – 11:07
Can Termites Live in Mulch?
Jul 2, 2024 – 39:22
Helping Your Garden Cope with the Heat
Jun 25, 2024 – 43:03
A Tour of Debbie Flower's Garden
Jun 14, 2024 – 45:10
A Tour of Fred's Garden, with Debbie Flower
Jun 7, 2024 – 39:47
When Should You Fertilize Your Plants?
May 31, 2024 – 09:55
Composting Kitchen Scraps, Both Indoors and in the Garden. Is That a Good Idea?
May 24, 2024 – 12:12
Roly Polys, Sowbugs, Earwigs - Which One Is Guilty of Garden Destruction?
May 17, 2024 – 11:31
Thin Crowded Fruit Now, For a Lot of Good Reasons
May 10, 2024 – 05:46
Meet the Garden Beneficials, Pt. 2 (and Barn Owls!)
May 3, 2024 – 09:04
Meet the Garden Beneficials (and Bats, Too!)
Apr 26, 2024 – 12:15
2024 Tomato Preview
Mar 15, 2024 – 08:30
Small Trees for Small Yards. Medium-Sized Trees for Suburban Lots. Avoid a Tree Disaster in a Storm.
Nov 3, 2023 – 04:47
How to Stake a New Tree
Oct 27, 2023 – 18:00
The Benefits of Lingering in the Garden
Oct 20, 2023 – 16:37
How Was Your Tomato Crop This Year?
Oct 13, 2023 – 40:50
Planting Wildflowers or Cover Crops: Wait for Rain? Or Do It Now?
Oct 6, 2023 – 04:21
Potato Planting Tips
Sep 29, 2023 – 28:24
The "Fast Food" Garden: Microgreens & Baby Greens
Sep 22, 2023 – 11:12
Fall Worm Bin Care and Feeding
Sep 15, 2023 – 11:44
What is Organic Gardening?
Sep 8, 2023 – 23:56
What's Stressing Your Dogwood Tree? It Could Be You.
Sep 1, 2023 – 11:01
Tomatoes Not Ripening? Blame the Heat.
Aug 25, 2023 – 16:29
Japanese Maples vs. the Heat of Summer
Aug 18, 2023 – 06:08
More Hot Weather Garden Tips
Aug 11, 2023 – 11:31

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There are many garden podcasts that is mere a chatting session between two presenters without any facts given to the novice gardener. Farmer Fred has guests who are smart, educated, with a wide range of experiences on his podcast. Every so often, a little bantering between Farmer Fred and one of his regulars brings a chuckle to the listeners. Thanks for all the legitimate tips, all your wisdom and experience that make beginner gardeners more successful and confident. This is a fantastic show with good proven practices and experienced and specialized horticulturists and not a mere slot to advertise a new gardening book or gimmick!