279 Fall Gardening Basics

from Garden Basics with Farmer Fred · host Fred Hoffman

Despite the triple digit temperatures of late August and early September, this is the time to be planning your fall garden, including starting the seeds of some of the healthiest, most nutritious vegetables that you can grow. America’s favorite retired college horticultural professor, Debbie Flower answers the fall garden questions of a college student who wants to try to grow a cool season garden for the first time.And, nursery owner Don Shor talks about the best varieties of vegetables to try in your fall and winter garden. That interview was originally aired in September 2022.It’s episode number 279, Fall Garden Basics.We’re podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It’s the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots, Dave Wilson Nursery and Heirloom Roses. Let’s go!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 BuzzsproutPictured: Fall Garden Plants and SeedsLinks: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Aug. 18, 2023 Newsletter: Japanese Maple Trees vs Summer HeatFlashback Episode: GB 254 Plants That are a Show For the NoseSmart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Heirloom Roses https://heirloomroses.com use the code FRED20 at checkout for a 20% discount!Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects (The Good Bug Hotel)Ep. 12 First Garden? Tips for Success!Ep. 256 Container Gardening BasicsRedwood Barn Nursery, Davis CAOrganic Fertilizer for Japanese Maple TreesAll About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog Facebook: "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram/Threads: farmerfredhoffman As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Got a garden question? • Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net• E-mail: [email protected] Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

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