Garden Basics with Farmer Fred
Tips for beginning and experienced gardeners. New episodes arrive every 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
Podcasting since 2020 • 399 episodes
Garden Basics with Farmer Fred
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399 Understanding Seed Packets
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Season 6
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Episode 27
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36:47
398 Aromatic Plants, plus Roses!
In this podcast, you’ll hear from these U.C. Sacramento County Master Gardeners and their favorite aromatic plants:Collete Armao - Scented Geraniums
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Season 6
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Episode 26
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31:09
397 Garden Lessons Learned (the hard way)
Master gardeners share lessons from their mistakes, covering topics like thinning fruit, plant spacing, and pest management, highlighting gardening as a continuous learning experience filled with humor and growth.Previous episodes, show ...
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Season 6
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Episode 25
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34:14
396 Cucumber Success Tips
Today, we dive into the world of cucumbers, the second most popular crop among backyard gardeners. Debbie Flower shares her expertise on cucumber varieties, growing techniques, and addressing common issues like bitterness. We discuss the import...
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Season 6
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Episode 24
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28:07
395 "Survival Garden" Basics
We explore the concept of a survival garden, focusing on growing nutritious crops that enhance healthy living. We redefine "survival garden" as a means to reduce reliance on ultra-processed foods while improving dietary intake. Our discussion i...
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Season 6
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Episode 23
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