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Beyond the Garden Basics Podcast

Farmer Fred
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Fried Green Tomatoes
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Horticulture
Ripening
Tomato Gardening
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Green Tomatoes
Frost
Sacramento Children's Home
Crisis Nursery
Cherry Tree Care
Catalina Cherry
Stella Cherry
Fall Planting
Avocado
Roses
Backyard Chickens
Chipper Shredder
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Picking up where the Garden Basics podcast left off. gardenbasics.substack.com

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Today’s Podcast: Debbie Flower and I tackle the problem of a slow draining lawn. There are lots of strategies for improving a soggy lawn!

Where does the water go?”

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In today’s newsletter podcast, we chat with Renee Shepherd of Renee’s Garden seed company about the worldwide journey of garden seeds, rising seed prices, and se... more

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We interview climate scientist Daniel Swain, who, besides being a University of California Ag and Natural Resources employee at the California Institute for Water Resources, is well known on social media. Swain runs the Weather West... more

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Renee Shepherd
Seed industry veteran and owner of Renee's Garden
Renee's Garden
Episode: 2026 Garden Seed Price Sticker Shock Is Arriving
Daniel Swain
Climate scientist focused on the dynamics and impacts of extreme weather events.
California Institute for Water Resources, University of California Ag and Natural Resources; UCLA; NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research
Episode: Home Weather Station Setup Tips
Jackie Cortes
Certified arborist
Episode: Trees vs Storms, Expanded
Michael Santos
Consulting arborist
Episode: Trees vs Storms, Expanded
Gary Oppenheimer
Founder of AmpleHarvest.org, an initiative aimed at reducing food waste and hunger.
AmpleHarvest.org
Episode: "How Am I Going to Feed My Family?"
Diane Blazek
Executive Director of the National Garden Bureau
National Garden Bureau
Episode: 2025 Plant of the Year - Calendulas
Linda Chalker-Scott
Expert in horticulture and author of 'The Informed Gardener'
Washington State University
Episode: Can Vitamin B1 Help New Garden Transplants?
Dr. Laura Varich
Radiologist and health educator focused on the role of food in health.
thefreshphysician.com
Episode: Grow A Yardful of Phytonutrients
Steve Zien
Podologist, soil expert
Episode: Feed Your Soil, Cool Season Edition

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Farmer Fred
Host and expert on gardening, providing valuable tips and insights drawn from years of experience and engagement with horticultural practices.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
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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 wi... more

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    Chris Rius
    United States7 months ago

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2026 Garden Seed Price Sticker Shock Is Arriving
Q: How do you choose which varieties make it to a retail seed rack?
We trial everything and decide based on what sells well and performs effectively in different climates.
2026 Garden Seed Price Sticker Shock Is Arriving
Q: Are you finding that the prices have gone up in the last year spiked and the only thing you can attribute it to is tariffs?
The prices for seeds have been increasing for several years, and tariffs are an additional factor contributing to the rise.
Ants!
Q: Brenda asked about her raised beds infested with ants and what she did wrong.
Brenda hasn't done anything wrong; ants are naturally present and can thrive in raised beds.
Grow Better Soil (and Plants) with Worm Castings
Q: How do you harvest the worm castings?
You can push the material to one side to encourage worms to migrate and harvest the castings from the other side.
Grow Better Soil (and Plants) with Worm Castings
Q: What do you feed the worms?
You should avoid adding meat, dairy, oils, and citrus scraps. Instead, feed them vegetable scraps like overgrown zucchini and melons.

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Focused on providing actionable gardening advice, the series engages listeners with a blend of expert insights and practical tips for successful gardening. Topics range from pest control and plant care to the intricate dynamics of various gardening-related species, equipping enthusiasts with the knowledge to enhance their gardening endeavors. Unique discussions on themes like fire-resistant landscaping and the impact of climate on gardening underscore the show's commitment to educating a diverse audience about contemporary horticultural practices. The inclusion of relatable anecdotes and humor makes the content not just informative, but also enjoyable for listeners, ensuring a captivating experience for both novice and seasoned gardeners al... more

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