Archive - Beyond The Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

July 2025

Red, White and... Blue?

Recreating the U.S. Flag in your garden? Good luck with the blue.

Jul 28 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

Drip Irrigation: How Long Do I Water?

When it comes to watering your garden, ignore your sprinkler mentality. Drip is a different animal.

Jul 25 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

34:05

Are Leaf Footed Bugs Messing With Your Tomatoes?

And messing with citrus, pomegrantes, watermelons, magnolias, and a lot more!

Jul 21 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

Slugs in Mulch?

Plus: The Favorite Beer of Snails and Slugs

Jul 18 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

What Time of Day are Tomatoes the Sweetest?

Who are you going to believe? Martha Stewart or Chinese Researchers?

Jul 14 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

Pepper Patience is a Virtue

Or, Just Plant More Early Ripening Sweet Pepper Varieties Next Year!

Jul 11 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

Summertime Cucumber Issues

A special edition for paid subscribers. Thank you!

Jul 7 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

6:51

It's Summer. Where Are the Tomatoes?

Unusual heat spikes throughout the country play havoc with developing tomatoes.

Jul 4 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

June 2025

Why are the Blackberries Turning White?

Plus: an interview on how to grow delicious raspberries, boysenberries, and blackberries.

Jun 30 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

27:45

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