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Pepper Seeds Slow to Germinate? Some Speedy Tips.
In today’s Newsletter podcast, we revisit some advice given to us by America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, on how…
3 years, 1 month ago
The Scoop on Worm Poop
In today’s newsletter podcast, we delve into the world of earthworms and red wrigglers with garden writer Amy Stewart, who authored the 2005 book, “T…
3 years, 1 month ago
Vegan Split Pea Soup
Here is Andi MacDonald’s “More Than Basic Split Pea Soup” vegan recipe. It serves 6-8 people. She explains its origins:
“My Aunt Carol lived on the Ce…
3 years, 2 months ago
Freeze Damaged Plants? Embrace the Ugly.
Newsletter podcast excerpted from Episode 253 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast. Recorded live, at the Elk Grove, CA Garden Club.
Please n…
3 years, 2 months ago
Winter is Rose Pruning Time
Rose Pruning Time is Here
Mid to late winter is rose pruning time, wherever you can grow roses. Here in California and in other USDA Zone 9 areas,…
3 years, 2 months ago
Drain That Rain!
“Where does the water go?”
That’s a question I frequently ask myself while bicycling throughout the region, staring at rain-soaked suburban yards. Th…
3 years, 3 months ago
Bypass or Anvil Pruners? We Ask the Experts.
In today’s newsletter podcast (above): America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower, discusses the pros and cons of bypas…
3 years, 3 months ago
Ant Control
The recent bout of colder, wetter weather means ants have begun their march towards the warmth and comfort of your house, greenhouse or outbuildings.…
3 years, 4 months ago
Poinsettia Pointers
In today’s newsletter podcast: Back in November of 2020, we chatted about poinsettia plant basics, with Bill Eisley, a wholesale grower of poinsettia…
3 years, 4 months ago
All About Fruit Tree Chill Hours, and More
What are Fruit Tree Chill Hours? Do They Matter?
In today’s newsletter podcast (Above. Originally aired in Episode 105 of Garden Basics), Tom Spellman…
3 years, 4 months ago