About this episode
Essential tips for beginner gardeners, focusing on starting small, plant selection, spacing and companion planting, along with maintenance strategies and the value of involving children and keeping a gardening diary. 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 . Now on YouTube (audio) Pictured: An all-container first garden Links: “Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter (Mar. 21 edition features more about first gardens) Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/ Six-inch mesh grid reinforcement wire Hori Hori Knife Soil Moisture Meter Soil Thermometer Smart Pots Planting Calendars by USDA Zone (from Urban Farmer) Planting Calendar for Northern California Manual Water Timer Drip Irrigation Systems for Containers Microsprayers All About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net “Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter 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 .