Archive - Beyond The Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

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

Aromatic Plants, and Roses Too!

Plus, Edible Roses

Jun 27 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

8:26

Summer Soil Solarization Can Kill Weeds, Diseases...

and Improve Your Soil!

Jun 23 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

17:36

Grow a Gratitude Garden

It's easy to spread joy...when you're a gardener.

Jun 20 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

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.

Jun 16 •

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.

Jun 13 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

6:25

Garlic, Onion Harvest Time Nears

Garlic Harvest Tips in Today's Audio Report

Jun 9 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

4:08

Growing Microgreens

Quick to Grow, Nutritious to Eat!

Jun 6 •

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!

Jun 2 •

Farmer Fred Hoffman

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