About this episode
In many parts of the country, it’s garlic planting time. Debbie Flower and I talk about many aspects of growing backyard garlic. (at 1:25 of podcast) Plus we talk with fruit tree expert Phil Pursel about growing and harvesting persimmons in the fall. (16:26) And Master Gardener Kathy Morrison has fall recipes made from your cool season backyard crops, especially apples. (26:40) 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 , and Dave Wilson Nursery . 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 Buzzsprout Pictured: Harvest of California Early White Garlic Links: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Oct. 27, 2023 Newsletter: “How to Stake a New Tree” Jan. 2023 Newsletter Flashback: “Drain That Rain” Keep This Podcast Going by Supporting Our Sponsors! Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/ HeirloomRoses.com Add the code FRED20 at checkout for a 20% discount (good until 10/31/23) Topic Links: Catalog: Filaree Farm (garlic) Book: Growing Great Garlic Book: The Complete Book of Garlic Book: Propagating Plants Website: Sacramento Digs Gardening Fall Cookbook Fair Oaks Horticulture Center All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net website The Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.com Farmer Fred website : http://farmerfred.com The Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.com Facebook: "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram/Threads: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/ Twitter/X: @farmerfred 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? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via Speakpipe , at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics • Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at GardenBasics.net • E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter .