Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

Tips for beginning and experienced gardeners. New episodes arrive every Friday. Fred Hoffman has been a U.C. Certified Master Gardener since 1982 and writes a weekly garden column for the Lodi News-Sentinel in Lodi, CA. A four-decade fixture in Sacramento radio, he hosted three radio shows for Northern California gardeners and farmers: The KFBK Garden Show, Get Growing with Farmer Fred, and the KSTE Farm Hour. Episode Website: https://gardenbasics.net

Garden Basics with Farmer Fred is a leisure podcast hosted by Fred Hoffman, with 413 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 88. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Fred Hoffman hosts Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, a leisure show with 413 episodes published.

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  Episode #41

  412-B Goodbye, Garden Basics Podcast.

  Oct 10, 20254 minS6

  <p>(FredNote: AI had a hand in creating this written summary. I took out the stilted parts and made it sound better to the eye…if that makes sense.)</p><p>In this final episode, I provide an update on the transition from the Garden Basics podcast to the new Beyond the Garden Basics newsletter and podcast. With the conclusion of the 412 episodes of Garden Basics, we've shifted our format to better serve your gardening curiosity and needs through a more expansive platform. The new format allows for integration of multimedia resources via our newsletter, found at gardenbasics.substack.com, fu...

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  Episode #40

  412 Plant Frost Protection Tips

  Oct 3, 202532 minS6

  <p>Debbie Flower, America's Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, drops by to discuss essential strategies for protecting potted and in-ground plants when a frost or freeze is expected. Topics include relocation, mulching, watering, and the use of frost cloths. We explore alternatives to frost cloths,  tackle plant hygiene prior to indoor living, and managing indoor challenges like pests and humidity. </p><p>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 Buzzsprout. </p><p> Now on YouTube (audio) </p><p>Cover Photo...

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  Episode #39

  411 Soil Building Tips

  Sep 26, 202553 minS6

  <p>Today, we delve into the Garden Basics archive for three segments about the importance of building your soil in the fall. We talk with America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture professor, Debbie Flower, and Sacramento’s Organic Advocate, Steve Zien. We explore the vital role of nitrogen in gardening. We address a listener's concern about low nitrogen levels in soil, discussing the challenges of measurement as well as alternative testing methods. We emphasize the significance of organic amendments, such as compost and cover cropping, particularly with crops like fava beans, to enhance nitrogen levels and overall soil health. Our conv...

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  Episode #38

  410 Fall Gardening Tips. How to Water.

  Sep 19, 202549 minS6

  <p>We share essential fall gardening tips for both the garden and the orchard. Also, Debbie Flower offers a primer on correct watering techniques. </p><p>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 Buzzsprout. </p><p> Now on YouTube (audio) </p><p>Cover Photo: Water Breaker Nozzle (Photo: Dramm)</p><p>Links:</p><p>Farmer Fred's Ride for the Kids!</p><p>“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter  By becoming a paid subscriber, you’re helping support the newsletter and podcast.</p...

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  Episode #37

  409 Bird-Friendly Gardening

  Sep 12, 202549 minS6

  <p>Farmer Fred interviews garden writer Jen McGuinness, author of "Bird-Friendly Gardening," who highlights the urgent need for creating habitats for declining bird populations in North America. Jen shares her personal journey of transforming her Connecticut lawn into a wildlife habitat, overcoming skepticism from neighbors, while promoting eco-friendly gardening practices. The discussion covers bird photography, the significance of incorporating water and native plants in gardens, and strategies for preventing bird-window collisions. Jen offers practical advice on optimal plant choices and maintenance. She also addresses challenges like invasive species and provides resources from her book to help gardeners of all levels...

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