Beyond the Garden Basics

Picking up where the Garden Basics podcast left off. gardenbasics.substack.com

Beyond the Garden Basics is a leisure podcast hosted by Farmer Fred, with 192 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Farmer Fred hosts Beyond the Garden Basics, a leisure show with 192 episodes published.

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  Other Vegetables That Love the Heat

  Jun 5, 202611 minS0

  <p>Today’s podcast features Sacramento County Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour, extolling the virtues of growing okra in the summer. Gail’s encyclopedic knowledge of this warm weather crop will amaze you. Perhaps it’s her South Carolina heritage that adds to her love of okra. Sometimes disdained for its mucilanginous flavor (aka “slimy”), okra is a plant of many uses, including its leaves and flowers.</p><p>What? Plant in June or early July? Yes, indeed. Many popular home garden crops - melons, squash, sweet corn, popcorn, and okra - get off to a stronger start when the s...

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  A Deep Dive Into Citrus Containers

  May 29, 202649 minS0

  <p>Garden book author and citrus expert Lance Walheim, is a big proponent of growing citrus trees in containers. We discuss his techniques in today’s podcast, along with shameless plugs for his new book, “Citrus: A Gardeners’ & Fruit Lovers’ Guide.”</p><p>For those of you in a hurry, here are some of the important points we touch on in the podcast:</p><p>Choose compact citrus varieties for containers — Meyer lemon, kumquat, calamondin, and Bearss limes are ideal; avoid vigorous types like Lisbon lemon or grapefruit, which will quickly outgrow most pots.</p><p>Upgrade container size gradually When repotti...

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  Your 7 Favorite Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter Editions

  May 22, 202616 minS0

  <p>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 info!</p><p>Checking out nearly four years of newsletters and podcasts to learn more about gardening can be a daunting task. So, to help ease the process a bit, here are the seven most clicked-on (and time spent with) editions.</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gardenbasics.substack.com/subscribe

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  The No-Turn, Easy Compost Pile

  May 15, 202616 minS0

  <p>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 Alameda County:</p><p>• Improves Soil Structure (Tilth): Lightens heavy clay soils and adds structure to sandy soils.</p><p>• Saves Water: Increases the water-holding capacity, reducing runoff and water usage.</p><p>• Feeds Plants & Soil Life: Adds slow-release nutrients and boosts beneficial microorganisms and earthworms.</p><p>• Balances pH: Helps to buffer and balance soil pH (acidity/alkalinity).</p><p>• Reduces Needs: Lowers the need for commercial soil conditioners and chemical fertilizer...

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  Is This the Longest Lasting Cut Flower? Perhaps. But, Beware.

  May 8, 20268 minS0

  <p>Is there a better-looking, longer lasting, cut flower than the alstroemeria? Is there a more invasive, underground spreading plant than the alstroemeria?</p><p>Sometimes, to get to heaven, you have to go through a little hell.</p><p>Also known as the Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas, Parrot Lily, Princess Lily, and “How the Heck Did You Get Over to the Other Side of the Garden?”, alstroemerias can easily last two weeks as a cut flower. Longer, if you are conscientious about clean water and floral preservatives (more on that below).</p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a...

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