Beyond The Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

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Summer Soil Solarization Can Kill Weeds, Diseases...
and Improve Your Soil!
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
17:36
Grow a Gratitude Garden
It's easy to spread joy...when you're a gardener.
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
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10:42
Summer Brings Verticillium Disease in Plants
And in today's podcast, Debbie Flower explains more about the life span of Verticillium in mulch.
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
9:40
Prune Off Tomato Flowers?
Only if you don't like tomatoes. But there may be some benefit to removing certain tomato suckers.
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
6:25
Garlic, Onion Harvest Time Nears
Garlic Harvest Tips in Today's Audio Report
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
4:08
Growing Microgreens
Quick to Grow, Nutritious to Eat!
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
22:28
Hot Weather Tips to Save Your Garden
And, to finish up a theme from last week: WHERE to put your outdoor thermometer for more accuracy. Plus: Build Your Own Weather Station Enclosure!
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Farmer Fred Hoffman

May 2025

What Exactly is a Grocery Store "Vine-Ripened" Tomato?
It's not what it sounds like. Plus, in today's audio: How to Save Your Tomatoes From a Summer Heat Wave.
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
1:31
Is Your Outdoor Thermometer Ready For Summer?
You may want to move it, after listening to this.
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
44:47
Controlling Slugs in Mulch
Cultural and Mechanical Controls May Be The Right Answer for You
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
Things to Do in the Garden This Week, May 19-25, 2025
Plant a fruit tree! (or more)
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
More Effective Raised Bed Drip Irrigation Techniques
Every picture tells a story, don't it?
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Farmer Fred Hoffman
2:22
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