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Your 7 Favorite Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter Editions
The Beyond the Garden Basics newsletter and podcast has been around awhile, with over 450 editions since August of 2022. That’s a lot of gardening in…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The No-Turn, Easy Compost Pile
In case you need a refresher course, here are some points about the benefits of using compost in your garden, according to the UC Master Gardeners of…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Is This the Longest Lasting Cut Flower? Perhaps. But, Beware.
Is there a better-looking, longer lasting, cut flower than the alstroemeria? Is there a more invasive, underground spreading plant than the alstroeme…
5 months ago
Tips For Growing Blackberries
If you’re looking for a superfood to grow, it’s hard to beat blackberries. They can be grown in just about every state in the United States. They’re …
5 months ago
All About Basil
In this episode, we discuss the essentials of basil cultivation, highlighting the basil basics for home gardens. We cover basil soil preparation, pla…
5 months, 1 week ago
Growing Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are one of the most under-appreciated crops you can grow. But it will reward those gardeners who give sweet potatoes what they really…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Mycorrhizal Activity and Your Plants' Health
Soil mycorrhizae. What is it? If you’ve seen any of the “Avatar” movies, you would know that James Cameron probably has a good grasp of the subject…a…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
How Safe is Rain Barrel Water? When to Plant Warm Season Vegetables and Flowers.
We talk about water safety and rain barrels with Sacramento County Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour who swears up and down on her s…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
The 2026 Tomato Preview Show!
If we sound excited, we are! It’s getting close to tomato planting time! In this week’s podcast and newsletter, Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery in D…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Growing Citrus Trees in a Non-Citrus Environment
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit gardenbasics.substack.com
Farmer Fred interviews horticulturist and commercial citrus gr…
6 months ago