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Jun 27, 2025 31 min

398 Aromatic Plants, plus Roses!

from Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Hosted by Fred Hoffman

In this podcast, you’ll hear from these U.C. Sacramento County Master Gardeners and their favorite aromatic plants: Collete Armao - Scented Geraniums Dan Vierria - the Tuberose Kathy Hellesen - Lemon Verbena Greta Lacin - Sage (Salvia), especially sages for cooking Teri Van Airsdale - the banana shrub (Magnolia figo) And bonus audio - an interview with Master Rosarian Charlotte Owendyk about her 10 most favorite fragrant roses, including Julia Child Firefighter Francis Meilland Memorial Day Pope John Paul II Secret Princess Alexandra of Kent Mr. Lincoln Double Delight Beverly Falling in Love Golden Celebration 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. Now on YouTube (audio) Pictured: Magnolia figo (banana shrub) 'Port Wine' Links: “Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter This week’s edition: “Aromatic Plants and Roses - More Info”. By becoming a paid subscriber, you’re helping support the newsletter and this podcast. Thank You! Fair Oaks Horticulture Center All About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net “Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter Facebook: "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.social Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here. Got a garden question? GardenBasics.net • Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. 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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In this podcast, you’ll hear from these U.C. Sacramento County Master Gardeners and their favorite aromatic plants: Collete Armao - Scented Geraniums Dan Vierria - the Tuberose Kathy Hellesen - Lemon Verbena Greta Lacin - Sage (Salvia), especially sages for cooking Teri Van Airsdale - the banana shrub (Magnolia figo) And bonus audio - an interview with Master Rosarian Charlotte Owendyk about her 10 most favorite fragrant roses, including Julia Child Firefighter Francis Meilland Memorial Da...

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398 Aromatic Plants, plus Roses!

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  1. 0:47 Aromatic Plants - Scented Geraniums
  2. 5:51 Aromatic Plants - The Tuberose
  3. 7:10 Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter
  4. 8:30 Aromatic Plants - Lemon Verbena
  5. 10:00 Aromatic Plants - Culinary Sage
  6. 10:56 Aromatic Plants - the banana shrub
  7. 13:37 10 Fragrant Roses

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