Podcast Episodes

407 Low Water Vegetables

Season 6 Episode 35

Gardeners who want to save water with wise irrigating techniques might consider an unusual approach: plant crops that don't require much water in the first place. Today, Marlene Simon, the Plant Lady…

Published on 4 hours ago

Mid-Summer Tomato Report

Season 6 Episode 34

In this episode, we talk with Don Shor from Redwood Barn Nursery about summer gardening -  specifically tomatoes - in the context of this year's mild weather. We share successes with tomato varieties…

Published on 1 week ago

405 Q&A: Who's Eating My Melons? Growing Fava Beans.

Season 6 Episode 33

Q&A: How to Grow Fava Beans as a cover crop or an edible.

Controlling Roof Rats in the Garden (good luck!)

Farmer Fred's Ride for the Kids!

Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and…

Published on 2 weeks ago

404 Harvest Day Garden Tips

Season 6 Episode 32

One of the best places to get your garden questions answered is at the annual gathering of local Master Gardeners, gardening professionals, and horticultural consultants at Harvest Day, held the firs…

Published on 3 weeks ago

403 Battling Fusarium Wilt

Season 6 Episode 31

Why are some of my plants turning yellow and dying? One possibility: fusarium wilt. 

We address the challenges posed by fusarium wilt, a destructive, soil-borne fungal disease impacting favorite garde…

Published on 4 weeks ago

402 Edible Succulents

Season 6 Episode 30

In this episode of the Garden Basics podcast, I speak with succulent expert Debra Lee Baldwin about the world of edible succulents. We delve into what defines succulents, their survival in arid condi…

Published on 1 month ago

401 Home Landscaping Tips for Fire Safety

Season 6 Episode 29

We examine the growing wildfire risks for homeowners, particularly in fire-prone areas across the United States. We get insights from Kevin Marini, a UC Defensible Space Advisor. He highlights the im…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

400 Top 4 Garden Topics of All Time

Season 6 Episode 28

To celebrate Episode 400 of the Garden Basics podcast, we present the four most listened-to garden topics in the history of the podcast. 

Topics include: starting a victory garden; growing caneberries…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

399 Understanding Seed Packets

Season 6 Episode 27

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 Bu…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

398 Aromatic Plants, plus Roses!

Season 6 Episode 26

In this podcast, you’ll hear from these U.C. Sacramento County Master Gardeners and their favorite aromatic plants:

Collete Armao - Scented Geraniums

Dan Vierria - the Tuberose

Kathy Hellesen - Lemon Ve…

Published on 2 months ago