About this episode
In this episode, along with America's Favorite Retired College Horticultural Professor, Debbie Flower, we discuss the importance of soil health, effective pruning techniques, and the value of learning from gardening failures. Water management strategies and proactive pest control are also highlighted, along with the joy of simply spending time in the garden. Packed with practical tips from a wide variety of Master Gardeners, this episode offers valuable insights for gardeners of all levels. 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: 95 Pounds of Tomatoes Harvested Help Keep This Podcast Going by Supporting Our Sponsors! Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/ Topic Links: Top Ten Habits of Successful Gardeners: Pt. 1 Top Ten Habits of Successful Gardeners: Pt. 2 Book: Pruning and Training Podcast: Ep. 79 Seed Starting Tips. Reusing old potting soil. Farmer Fred Rant Blog: Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects Hedgerow California Native Plants to Attract Beneficials FloraLife Flower Food Brooklyn Botanical Garden: Cut Flower Care Flashback Episode of the Week: #247 Trees vs. Storms All About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net website Farmer Fred website : http://farmerfred.com The Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.com Facebook: "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/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? • 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 .