Podcasts about master gardeners

Welcome to the Podcast Edition of Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem -- as heard live on air on 810 KSFO this morning. Our show is all about Organic Gardening, and we invited people to phone in with their gardening questions for our certified Master Gardener, Edie Tanem! This podcast reflects the original broadcast minus edits for advertising and to extricate musical bits from the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Podcast Edition of Bob Tanem In The Garden with Edie Tanem -- as heard live on air on 810 KSFO this morning. Our show is all about Organic Gardening, and we invited people to phone in with their gardening questions for our certified Master Gardener, Edie Tanem! This podcast reflects the original broadcast minus edits for advertising and to extricate musical bits from the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you have problems the Master Gardeners could solve? We will take your calls.

Do you have problems the Master Gardeners could solve? We will take your calls.

Join the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners for “Growing Wildflowers in Texas,” presented by Advanced Master Gardener Karen Brkich, on Wednesday, May 14, from noon to 1 p.m. A small snack and water will be provided. In addition, the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners will gather for their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 15, to hear Mark Fanick's “Growing Summer Color” presentation. Members and guests can arrive at 5:45 p.m. for social time, followed by a business meeting at 6:15 p.m. The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Both programs will be held at the AgriLife Extension Office, 210 E. Live Oak...Article Link

ALL ABOUT CLIMBING ROSES Robin Jennings Senior Brand Marketing Manager at Heirloom Roses In this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast host Teresa Byington is joined by Robin Jennings of Heirloom Roses. Join us as we dive into the beauty and versatility of climbing roses. From climbing roses' rich history and how they've evolved, to tips on planting, pruning, and training,  we cover everything you need to know to grow climbers successfully. We also touch on trending varieties, this year's most popular rose colors, and what's new at Heirloom Roses this season.   ROSE CHAT TEAM: Executive Producer & On-Air Personality: Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose. Content Creator & On-Air Personality: Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP  

The Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, May 8, from 6-7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be retired horticulturist and Texas A&M Water Conservation and Technology Center director Calvin Finch, who will present “Monarch Butterflies and Milkweed.” Space is limited. To reserve a spot, visit txmg.org/wilson/event/wcemg-may-monthly-meeting/ or call Samantha Shannon at 830-393-7357. Meetings are open to the public and held at the Wilson County AgriLife Extension classroom, located at 1103 Fourth St., Room 10, in Floresville.Article Link

Little Lighthouse Farm's Big ImpactIn This Podcast: In this heartfelt interview, Rachel Opio shares her journey from a career in HR tech to becoming the founder of Little Lighthouse Farm, an urban farm in Phoenix. She discusses her background in data analytics, her mother's inspiring legacy as an educator and gardener, and how her mother's battle with cancer spurred her shift to farming. Rachel details the challenges of urban farming, the benefits of regenerative agriculture, and her commitment to providing nutrient-dense food to her community. She talks about the importance of accessibility, community engagement, and her future plans for expanding her farming efforts across Phoenix. Rachel also opens up about her recent struggles and successes with beekeeping and shares her love for educating children about gardening. Her story highlights the transformative power of connecting with the land and nurturing a sense of community..Our Guest: Rachel Opio is a regenerative urban farmer, educator, and advocate based in Phoenix, Arizona. As the founder of Little Lighthouse Farm, she grows nutrient-dense, accessible food for her community, including pasture-raised eggs, produce, and specialty goods like tea blends and cookies. Born and raised in Phoenix, she lives and farms on the same property where she grew up. She is a Master Gardener, Master Beekeeper, and passionate community teacher, helping others connect with the land through sustainable practices. Her work is rooted in food equity, soil health, and empowering others to grow real food in urban spaces..Visit UrbanFarm.org/LittleLighthouseFarm for the show notes and links on this episode! Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. You can chat with Greg, Janis or Ray to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

Send us a textSean Patchett, known online as Garden Guy Muskoka, shares his multifaceted experience in horticulture, from landscape work to science communication, emphasizing the critical importance of context in gardening advice.• Context is everything when sharing gardening information – advice must be tailored to location, climate, and specific situations• The internet contains overwhelming amounts of gardening information, requiring critical evaluation and testing• Working in landscapes requires a jack-of-all-trades approach – from plant care to construction skills• Well-designed gardens must consider long-term maintenance and how plants will grow over time• Master Gardeners organizations provide hyper-local gardening advice from trained volunteers• Approaching gardening with humility allows for continued learning and growth• Anecdotal evidence has value in horticulture when properly contextualized• Making mistakes is an essential part of gardening – it's how we learn and improveFollow Sean at @GardenGuyMuskoka on social media platforms and check out his podcast "Plants Always Win" wherever you listen to podcasts.Support the showAs always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Listen in on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, or wherever else you like to get your podcasts. Website: www.planthropologypodcast.com Podchaser: www.podchaser.com/Planthropology Facebook: Planthropology Facebook group: Planthropology's Cool Plant People Instagram: @PlanthropologyPod ...

H-E-Buddy joins store partners at the H-E-B in La Vernia April 22 for an Earth Day celebration. Shoppers and community members received eco-friendly giveaways and entered a drawing for a Texas State Parks pass, and also had the opportunity to meet members of Master Gardeners in chapters representing Wilson County Extension and Guadalupe County, and see demonstrations by the San Antonio River Authority and Texas Water Resources Institute. See more photos from the event on page 16A.Article Link

Four interns became certified Extension Master Gardeners at the April 10 meeting of the Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners. Ann Rhew, Teresa Craig, Blanca Soto, and Moises Soto completed classes last November and have now completed the required 50 hours of volunteer service hours. Dr. Tommy Myrick taught on how to encourage children to enjoy gardening. He shared many ideas, which included making gardening hats from newspaper. The Extension Master Gardeners have been growing plants for several plant sales held in the month of April. If you are interested in becoming an Extension Master Gardener, we will be having evening...Article Link

This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne speaks with Erin Alladin and Sean Patchett about their podcast, Plants Always Win. Plants Always Win Podcast Plants Always Win is a podcast where two Ontario gardeners dive down plant-fact rabbit holes, answer audience questions, interview intriguing guests, and compete to bring you the most interesting stories and information. Erin Alladin, a.k.a. Earth Undaunted, is a professional communicator with a love for gardens, especially garden ecosystems. She's known online for her writing and videos about gardening with chronic illness and disability, as well as her background in permaculture and community garden-organizing. While chronic illness has kept Erin from making gardening her livelihood, she leaps at any chance to bring it into her work as an author, copywriter, and editor. Sean Patchett, a.k.a GardenGuyMuskoka, is a professional gardener, horticulture technician, and member of the Master Gardeners of Ontario. Sean completed the Horticulture Technician C.O.D.A. Program at the University of Guelph's Kemptville Campus and went on to build a landscaping design and maintenance business in Northern Muskoka. When he learned of The Master Gardeners in 2020, their mandate of freely learning and sharing plant knowledge inspired him to join. Sean continues to do public speaking and community projects. Sean and Erin discuss the origins of their podcast, the community they've created and Erin's latest children's book:  The podcast began with Sean's initial attempts at podcasting, which later evolved after he connected with Erin through TikTok. Their shared interests and local proximity led to a partnership, and after experimenting with different formats, they officially launched the podcast in December 2024. Episodes alternate between: Plant face-offs, where each host champions a particular plant or gardening concept (e.g., Borage vs. Cosmos) and encourages listeners to vote for their favourite. Guest interviews, featuring experts from related fields such as entomology and forestry. Topic selection is guided by a spreadsheet, trending questions from social media, and input from their Patreon supporters, who are given advance notice of upcoming episodes to submit relevant questions. Plants Always Win has an active and growing community, including a Discord group. They regularly solicit listener questions and feedback, encouraging corrections and further inquiries at the end of each episode. Sean and Erin discussed the importance of context and nuance in their research, highlighting the need to evaluate sources critically and avoid spreading misinformation. They believe in fostering a love of nature in both children and adults, advocating for hands-on experiences and the benefits of getting “dirty” in the garden. Erin is also a children's book author. Her books, Outside, You Notice, and Wait Like a Seed, aim to connect children and adults with nature, emphasizing the importance of outdoor exploration and environmental awareness. They are available everywhere books are sold. Find Sean and Erin online: Website: www.plantsalwayswin.com TikTok: @plantsalwayswinpodcast You can find Sean online as @GardenGuyMuskoka. Erin's blog, www.earthundaunted.com, makes the big ideas behind regenerative agriculture accessible to home gardeners. Find her on TikTok at @earthundaunted. Have a topic you'd like Joanne to discuss? Email your questions and comments to downthegardenpathpodcast@hotmail.com, or connect via her website at down2earth.ca. Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low-maintenance as possible.  In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

A ROSEY APPROACH TO TRENDS Rebecca Koraytem, David Austin Roses On today's episode, Rose Chat host Teresa Byington is joined by Rebecca Koraytem of David Austin Roses. Rebecca is here to share with us how roses fit perfectly into the current home and garden trends. Trends are always a fun and fascinating subject especially anything rosy!   ROSE CHAT TEAM: Executive Producer & On-Air Personality: Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose. Content Creator & On-Air Personality: Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP  

How does God bring blessing through brokenness? This powerful Easter sermon from Mosaic Church explores how the divine process of breaking before blessing is a recurring theme in Scripture and our spiritual journeys. Using the metaphor of agricultural ground, we uncover what it means to allow God to till the hardened areas of our hearts—leading to restoration, renewal, and spiritual fruit. Key themes in this message: • The spiritual process of breaking before blessing • God as the Master Gardener from Genesis to Jesus • The gospel story beginning and ending in a garden • Jesus' death and resurrection as an act of heart restoration • What it means to be broken ground people • Maintaining praise through suffering • A call to spiritual growth through divine disruption Whether you're new to faith or a lifelong believer, this message will challenge and encourage you to surrender the hardened soil of your life to God's cultivating hands. ➡️ Listen now and experience resurrection power that produces lasting fruit.

March was a busy month for the Wilson County Extension Master Gardeners. •March 4, two of our members presented a program on spring gardening at the Wilson County Retired School Personnel monthly meeting. •March 13, at our monthly meeting, we welcomed new member Betty Freasier, who had completed her volunteer hours. Craig Bruska, Native Plant Society of Texas Seed Committee Chair, presented the program for the evening. He discussed collecting native and heritage seeds and creating a seed lending library. •March 15, members volunteered at the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library Demonstration Idea Garden (DIG). You are welcome...Article Link

Send us a textThis is the second episode of the podcast in April, because... well, we just couldn't stop ourselves! Spring is here and it's time for many of us to start working on our gardens, if we haven't already. To give us all some tips and ideas, Ryan talked to two Master Gardeners who are also Master Composters, Diane Dynia and Wes Meeker. In addition, Matt spoke with Theresa McCabe, President of the Spring Glen Gardening Club and Lyn Baumgartner, the Beautification Coordinator for the Town of Hamden. Whether you're a new gardener or someone with more experience, we hope this episode inspires you and makes you curious to try some new things in your vegetable or flower garden, both this season and beyond.

On today's show, we're talking with Maureen Scott, a certified Master Gardener and member of the Metro Master Gardeners Association. From her work at Greenwood Cemetery and the Ag Museum Herb Garden to a touching award-winning project at St. Dominic's, Maureen shares how gardening can be both personal therapy and public service. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-maureen-scott

CCE-850ALast week I asked listeners of the podcast to let me know if they were tuning in, and sure enough, several of you did reach out! So, perhaps this Friday edition of the newsletter going out as a podcast will continue. Today's edition doesn't have any new information but instead is an audio summary of some of what has been going on with voices from some of the decision-makers.I'm Sean Tubbs, and this one's a bit of a puzzle to put together. In the print edition below you'll see new versions of a couple of the stories as I had to develop a new script. I have not included the images, but these podcasts will now have normal shout-outs. No more house ads!Two stories in this edition, both about Charlottesville's budget for FY2026:* City Council makes last minute decisions at final work session before tonight's vote on $265M budget* Council adopts $265.2 million budget after another conversation about transit fundingFirst shout-out: Plant Virginia NativesSpring is here and there's still time to plan for upgrades to your outdoors. You can take some time to get ready for spring! Check out Plant Virginia Natives!Plant Virginia Natives is part of a partnership with ten regional campaigns for ten different ecosystems across Virginia, from the Northern Piedmont to the Eastern Shore. Take a look at the full map below for the campaign for native species where you are in the Commonwealth. For the Charlottesville area, download a free copy of the handbook: Piedmont Native Plants: A Guide for Landscapes and Gardens.Plant Northern Piedmont Natives is for anyone who works with native plants, whether you are a property owner, private consultant, landscape designer, nursery operator, conservation group, or local government.(image)A summary of the April 10, 2025 Charlottesville City Council budget work sessionOne of the challenges of doing a podcast version at the end of a week is that I may have to rearrange two previous stories in order for the audio edition to make sense. That's the case this week with Charlottesville City Council's adoption of a $265.2 million budget for fiscal year 2026. That happened on April 14 at a special meeting.But before we get to that, we have to go back to the work session held on April 10.In Charlottesville, the budget process never really stops. In fact, it keeps on going up to the last minute of adoption. New items were added at the work session that had not previously come up.At the beginning of the April 10 work session, they learned about additional spending that can happen because new funding has been found since the beginning of the budget process in March.“We do have supplemental revenue over and above the proposed budget of $774,263,” said Krisy Hammill, the city's budget director.The driver of that change was an additional $700,000 increase in Business and Professional Licenses that had not been factored in.There were many numbers thrown around during the final work session. Before Council signed off on how to spend that money, City Manager Sam Sanders went through how $915,620 in “Council Discretionary Funds” would be spent to leave a balance of $440,406 to spend.“Kind of thinking that with all the volatility that we have in DC, there could very easily be a series of moments that come up and that this would give you the flexibility to make some decisions and how we could support gaps in what could happen based on decisions and how it actually lands in the community,” Sanders said.Staff codified a list of what Council had already decided to spend over the course of four budget work sessions.* $250,000 to the Blue Ridge Coalition for the Homeless to cover the costs of a federal grant not obtained because there was an error related to a recent leadership transition.* $162,000 to the Piedmont Housing Alliance to pay for the cost of staff who work on eviction prevention.* $50,000 in cash to the Piedmont Housing Alliance related to eviction prevention.* An additional $43,150 to the Boys and Girls Club for a total of $116,000 in the FY26 budget.* An additional $28,800 to Lighthouse Studios to fund two programs for a total funding of $40,000 in the FY26 budget.* An additional $6,000 to Loaves and Fishes to bring their total funding to $50,000 for FY26.* An additional $1,200 to Piedmont CASA for a total of $10,000.* An additional $6,600 to Live Arts for a total of $16,000.* An additional $7,100 to Legal Aid Justice Center for a total of $40,000* An additional $1,500 to SARA for a total of $25,000.* A total of $104,261 in capital improvement program funds will be redirected to the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial. Read this story for more information.At the meeting, Hammill handed out a spreadsheet that provided more details about other programs that were added to the list such as an annual payment to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. This was initially left out of the budget because the organization did not fill out an application through a portal called Zoom Grants.The payment to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center was $228,993 in FY2024 and $246,993 in FY2025. The organization is considered fundamental which means it no longer has to compete for funding through the Vibrant Community Fund process . The payment for FY2026 will be $228,200.“By not submitting through Zoom Grants, they didn't appear on the list, but they didn't know that they had to still submit through Zoom Grants,” Sanders said. “So we have some course corrections that we need to do there and making sure that everyone understands what they have to do still, even though they're in a non competitive round.”Sanders said there was a similar error with the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. That government body is considered “fundamental” but also sought additional funding.“We have to have a conversation with them about their pursuits of funding going forward to your point they could be here and in the competitive rounds,” Sanders said. “I don't particularly care for that. I think that makes it double dipping.”Sanders said Deputy City Manager James Freas and the Office of Community Solutions are currently performing an audit of CRHA as a way of building a better working relationship.City Councilor Michael Payne, a member of the CRHA Board, called for a joint work session to plan for the likelihood of reduced federal funding for public housing units.At one point in the conversation, Council initially signaled a willingness to add an additional $16,000 to the United Way for their Prosper program. Deputy City Manager Ashley Marshall made a pitch for the program at the April 10 meeting. The program had previously been called the Financial Resiliency Task Force.Another last minute item is $30,000 for the Tonsler League headed by former City Councilor and current CRHA Chair Wes Bellamy. The organization had expected that the City of Charlottesville would have received an additional $250,000 from the state government for operations, but Governor Glenn Youngkin recently vetoed that from the budget.“He received a $250,000 grant for this current year that ends in June,” Sanders said. “I am planning to check with him to see if. If he will expend all of that and avoid the risk of having to send anything back.”Council supported giving the Tonsler League $30,000.At half an hour into the final budget work session held three days after the final public hearing, Sanders asked Council if there was any other item they might want to fund and gave them the current balance.“The question that we are really posing at this point is, is there anything else that you all have been pondering?” Sanders asked. “Because we try to remind you that this is the end of the road and we are truly down to $394,000 that today, right now at this moment, is your Council Strategic Initiatives Fund.”That prompted Councilor Lloyd Snook to express a concern.“So we haven't even gotten to the fiscal year and we've already cut it down?” Snook asked.“That's correct,” Sanders said.Snook said he felt the process was not appropriate.“I find myself trying to figure out what possible process we're advancing here,” Snook said. “And the answer is it's still back to whatever anybody throws up against the wall at Council at the last minute. I just think that's a terrible way to do business.”Sanders said he understood Snook's concern.“I understand and appreciate the last minute nature of it and I'm not a fan of always doing that and I think in these, this, these two moments specifically, we can identify a way to bring you critical information so that you can have that presented to you and then you can make that determination on if you believe the item is ready to go forward,” Sanders said, adding that both Marshall and Bellamy could appear before Council to formally make a pitch.There were at least three Councilors who supported funding for Tonsler, but not yet for the Prosper Program.There was also a long discussion about increasing the number of transit drivers to 82 in order to restore service to pre-pandemic levels. This comment from Sanders finishes off that discussion and sets up a conversation for the future.“I think what I heard was that you are not going to attempt to unpack the budget at this late stage and find a way to make 82 drivers a reality,” Sanders said. “But what you are indicating is that you support the desire for added drivers and that you're looking to have us revisit that with you at some point in the future later in 2025 for the possible consideration of the use of one time funds for the bridge that would be required to get us to the next budget where we will realize the true cost.”Sanders also said he still wants to hold on to the $22.4 million surplus from FY2024 in case federal programs are cut.“The conversations that are being had in regards to SNAP and Medicaid are real in that they're big,” Sanders said. “And if those cuts were to occur, we will see a number of our constituency impacted directly by that.”Sanders said that while the city is blessed to have a large surplus, it will go very quickly if the local government picks up what had been a federal program.Tonight's meeting to adopt is not the end of the process. Because of a second advertising error, Council still has to hold a public hearing on the tax rates and that will take place at the next regular meeting on April 21. By law, Council cannot adopt those tax rates at that meeting and must wait at least three days. A second special meeting will be held on April 24.I had hoped to tell you more about the next three items by going back to the audio, but I've got to get to the next set of stories:* Sanders had an update on a potential low-barrier shelter. The General Assembly's version of the budget had $1.5 million going to the City of Charlottesville for this purpose, and Youngkin cut this in half. The budget has not yet been finalized and Sanders said Senator Creigh Deeds is still trying to make the case to restore the funding.* Sanders said he believes the city would need to provide operating funds to any grocery that sets up at 501 Cherry Avenue.* There is still a possibility that the city might provide funding for UVA's affordable housing project at 10th and Wertland. They will be asked to submit a request as part of the next funding cycle this fall.Second shout-out: Piedmont Master Gardeners seek items for Green Elephant SaleIf you are cleaning out your garage or basement this winter and have garden implements or yard ornaments you no longer need, the Piedmont Master Gardeners will take them off your handsThe Piedmont Master Gardeners are seeking donations of new and used garden tools, hoses, decorative items, outdoor furniture, and virtually anything else that can be used to maintain or enjoy a home landscape. From February 1 through April 30, these "Green Elephant" donations may be dropped off at 402 Albemarle Square between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesdays or Saturdays. The Master Gardeners are not able to accept plastic pots or opened chemicals.The Green Elephants will be offered for sale to the public during PMG's Spring Plant Sale, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Albemarle Square Shopping Center. Proceeds will support the many free and low-cost horticulture education programs the Piedmont Master Gardeners offer to the community.To arrange a pickup of large items or for more information, contact the Piedmont Master Gardeners at greenelephant@piedmontmastergardeners.org.(image)Council adopts $265.2 million budget after another conversation about transit fundingCharlottesville City Council adopted a $265.2 million budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1 at a special meeting on April 14 but not before another review and summary from City Manager Sam Sanders. He had introduced a $264,474,183 budget on March 4.“Things have changed a little bit, as it always does, from the proposed date to your adoption date,” Sander saidThere have been five budget work sessions and two public hearings on the document itself, but yet to come is a public hearing on the tax rates for 2025.“What I'll point out to you just in basic highlights, is that the revenue expenditure at this time has now risen to $265,248,446,” Sanders said.The tax rates have not changed for 2025, but another year of growth in assessments has resulted in more revenue. The assessor's office reported an average of a 7.74 percent increase in late January.One spending change in the budget is an additional $600,000 for Charlottesville Area Transit which partially came out of a push for local advocates.“We added a transit mechanic to help with operations,” Sanders said. “We are also maintaining fare free service across the system and absorbing the absence of the flexible federal funds because those funds are now not available to us as they have been.”Other highlights:* There's $5.4 million over the next five years for sidewalk repair and construction* There's $12.7 million in spending on affordable housing initiatives in FY26* The FY26 budget is the first to apply to a fourth collective bargaining unitCity Councilor Michael Payne asked about the status of a $22.4 million surplus from FY2024. Sanders made the decision to keep the amount in reserve and Council has so far agreed. The idea is to keep the money available while a new era for the federal government continues to settle in. He also said he has been meeting with nonprofit groups who have been making presentations on funding they have lost from the federal government.“So they are first trying to recoup what they've spent and hope that they might actually get some continuation,” Sanders said. “So that is beginning to build. We're beginning to see that finally the city organization itself has not incurred a loss. But we still continue to monitor just believing that it's just a matter of time. It's not a matter of if, it is actually a matter of when.”A generally-held practice in municipal budgeting is to not use one-time money such as surpluses to hire staffing.“Something like staffing is not ideal because we can't guarantee that funding to occur year to year,” said City Councilor Natalie Oschrin.The conversation went back to transit. The City of Charlottesville owns Charlottesville Area Transit and has full control of its operations. Albemarle County and Charlottesville have entered into an entity called the Charlottesville Albemarle Regional Transit Authority but so far that is entirely about planning for transit operations.Albemarle Supervisors vote to join Regional Transit Authority, December 15, 2024Charlottesville joins regional transit authority; Council holds first reading on federal transit allocations, December 28, 2024Charlottesville Area Transit has no independent board of directors which makes Council the sole authority over its operations. There had once been an advisory body made up of citizens but that was eliminated sometime during the pandemic.An advocacy group called IMPACT made up of various churches has been pressuring Albemarle and Charlottesville to increase the amount they spent on transit to hire additional drivers. Their specific number has been 82, a number believed to enable Charlottesville Area Transit to increase service.“The solution to long wait times is very straightforward: we need more bus drivers,” reads their website. “Right now, Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) has budgeted 67 drivers. Getting to wait times of half an hour will require at least 80.”In Virginia, cities and counties are completely independent of each other. There are regional services such as that provided by the Rivanna Water and Service Authority, but localities have to adopt budgets independently.IMPACT's public event was held on April 8, over a month into the budget process for Charlottesville and about six weeks after Albemarle County Executive Jeffrey Richardson introduced that locality's budget.At their work session on April 10, City Council indicated they wanted to support IMPACT's request but the timing is not right for the existing budget. They agreed to hold conversations about how to get there shortly after the budget is adopted.Vice Mayor Brian Pinkston and Charlottesville City Council were the two members of Council who went to hear from IMPACT at what they call the Nehemiah Action.“The commitment that the two of us made was to try to get something for this coming the fiscal year that we're working on now, which means some sort of amendment or whatever,” said City Councilor Brian Pinkston.Several members of the group were in attendance at the meeting and Pinkston addressed them directly from the dais and encouraged them to get involved earlier in the budget process.“I want people to know that this is not the end,” Pinkston said. “We heard you last week, we're working on it. And what you're hearing now is the sort of public outworking of the conversations that need to happen.”For over four years of reporting on transit issues, take a look at this tab on Information Charlottesville.Council adopted the budget after a final explanation of last minute changes such as $30,000 for the Tonsler League to help keep it going after Governor Youngkin vetoed an anticipated $250,000 from Virginia's budget.Council will hold a public hearing on the tax rate for 2025 on April 21 and then will hold a special meeting on April 24.Postscript for #850AToday's edition was intended to have additional audio but I ran out of time. Also the podcast edition can be less than half an hour long. The version that airs on WTJU has to be at least 29 minutes long. There was no radio version last week so I'm going to put another story or two in that version from #846-A. Behind the scenes I have quite a bit of organization that allows me to seemingly produce more content than entities with budgets that are much larger than mine. One day there will be more of everything. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

A Rosie On The House ReplayIn this episode we explore the concept of wicking bed gardens, hosted by Romey Romero & Farmer Greg, our guest is Ray Jess, a Master Gardener and hard goods manager of the Urban Farm Fruit Tree Program Store. Ray explains his journey from traditional gardening, which he has practiced since childhood in Central California, to discovering wicking beds during his Master Gardener training. He details the construction and benefits of wicking beds, which water plants from the bottom up, saving 40-50% of water, reducing nutrient loss, and requiring less frequent watering. Ray also describes the materials needed for building a wicking bed, and the principles behind its operation, including capillary action, evaporation, and condensation. The episode also touches on the suitability of different plants for wicking beds, the importance of garden bed orientation, and the process of succession planting.Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/876-Rosie for the show notes and links on this episode!Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges. You can chat with Greg, Janis or Ray to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click HERE to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

BECOMING A BACKYARD ROSE HYBRIDIZER Growing Roses from Seed Jeff Droullard, The Rose Dude On today's episode, Rose Chat Host Teresa Byington chats with Jeff Droullard, known on social media as The Rose Dude who has become a backyard rose hybridizer by growing roses from seed. Jeff is so enthusiastic about his hobby and is eager to inspire others! Growing roses from seeds is getting a lot of attention today and Jeff will take us step by step on how to be successful.   Find Jeff on social media and via his website … here.    ROSE CHAT TEAM: Executive Producer & On-Air Personality: Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose. Content Creator & On-Air Personality: Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP  

The regular cycle for Charlottesville Community Engagement begins and ends with a sonic version that collects stories from the past week and presents them in audible form. The information gathering for this newsletter mostly takes place by recording audio of government meetings in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District. As I write each story, I clip out the audio the way I might have done if I had continued to pursue a career in public radio. There is a satisfaction to be able to share this with anyone who might want to hear.In this edition of the program:* Local primary races set for City Council, Jack Jouett seat on Albemarle Board* Albemarle Architectural Review Board reviews draft actions for Comprehensive Plan* Albemarle Supervisors skeptical of proposal to use dedicated housing fund proceeds as debt service* Albemarle Supervisors vote to add another $1 million to affordable housing fund, $200,000 to emergency fund in FY2026 budget* Deputy City Manager Ratliff provides update on Charlottesville's strategic plan* Former City Council appeals to Council to move forward with improvements to support Dogwood MemorialCharlottesville Community Engagement is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.First shout-out: Piedmont Master Gardeners seek items for Green Elephant SaleIf you are cleaning out your garage or basement this winter and have garden implements or yard ornaments you no longer need, the Piedmont Master Gardeners will take them off your handsThe Piedmont Master Gardeners are seeking donations of new and used garden tools, hoses, decorative items, outdoor furniture, and virtually anything else that can be used to maintain or enjoy a home landscape. From February 1 through April 30, these "Green Elephant" donations may be dropped off at 402 Albemarle Square between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesdays or Saturdays. The Master Gardeners are not able to accept plastic pots or opened chemicals.The Green Elephants will be offered for sale to the public during PMG's Spring Plant Sale, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Albemarle Square Shopping Center. Proceeds will support the many free and low-cost horticulture education programs the Piedmont Master Gardeners offer to the community.To arrange a pickup of large items or for more information, contact the Piedmont Master Gardeners at greenelephant@piedmontmastergardeners.org.The weekly look at the spreadsheetSecond-shout out: Charlottesville Area Tree StewardsThe next shout-out is one I'm very interested in. There is now a big school behind my house and I'd like to plant some trees to screen my property. I really have no idea how to do such a thing, but you can bet where I'll be the morning of April 12, 2025!That's when the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards will be holding their annual tree sale at the Virginia Department of Forestry at 900 Natural Resources Drive in Charlottesville. The group has their own tree nursery, entirely run by volunteers. They plant saplings obtained from multiple sources and nurture them until they are large enough to be planted out. They concentrate on native trees, some of which are hard to find from commercial sources.They don't have a list yet, but stay tuned to this space for details. But, this is a good day to get that on your calendar! Click here for more details! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Foster Garrett, Director of Marketing and Events at the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, chats with Brenda and Jan from the Bedford Area Master Gardeners Association. They dive into their personal journeys, what the association is all about, and what's coming up on their calendar. Brenda and Jan share some cool stories about the group's roots, how they train new members, and awesome community efforts like the therapeutic gardening program and the popular annual plant sale. Foster keeps things lively and reminds us how important it is to get involved locally, giving a big shoutout to the association's work in spreading horticultural knowledge and caring for the environment in Bedford, Virginia.

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Rick Bickling shares the secrets to building a square foot garden! This efficient, space-maximizing method is a game-changer for gardeners. As a Master Gardener and Certified Instructor, Rick's got all the tips and tricks to help you grow more in less space. Connect with Rick Bickling: Rick Bickling, a Texas Master Gardener and Square Foot Gardening Certified Instructor, pulled off a miracle by transforming a concrete basketball court into thriving Square Foot Gardens! When he's not gardening, Rick works with the Square Foot Gardening Foundation, creating "Essentials" video tutorials alongside the foundation's directors. Find more from Rick at the Square Foot Gardening Web Site: https://squarefootgardening.org/author/rick_b/ Find more from Rick at the Square Foot Gardening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SquareFootGardeningFoundationOFFICIAL Learn more about the 4th Edition of Mel Bartholomew's Square Foot Gardening: https://squarefootgardening.org/product/all-new-square-foot-gardening-4th-edition/   Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop  → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests  Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube  → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog  → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts  → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord  → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta  → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok  → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest  → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter  → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook  → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup  → Love our products? Become an Epic affiliate! https://growepic.co/3FjQXqV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Coykendall on Starting a Spring Garden and Planning for Tomato Sandwiches Today, we are setting the table with the spring garden and planning for tomato sandwiches. My guest is Master Gardener, seed, and story saver John Coykendall. We discuss when to put our plants out, a word about the last frost in East TN, ways of planting, and the best seeds to select for our future Tomato sandwiches. In the second half of the show, John discusses rotating crops and adding nutrition to our garden soil – practicing good stewardship. He also discusses how to grow our crops to avoid cross-pollination and what happens when the varieties cross. I also ask him about how to save tomato and cucumber seeds when the season is over. John is also an artist and has a pile of journals in which he has written stories in the dialect of people he writes about, along with pencil drawings on the pages of those journals that reflect the stories he writes. There may be a drawing of a method of root vegetable storage under a pile of straw and dirt to stay fresh through the winter from back in the early part of the 20th C. He might have a drawing of a structure that used to stand on his farm in Bybee, TN. Landscapes of places he has visited, drawings of root vegetables and seeds…all sorts of interesting drawings and recordings of people's lives, wisdom, and dialect. I have added some pictures of John and his drawings from his journals seen in this post.

STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM TO YOU Tyler Francis & Brian Rhodes / Co-CEO's of April & Ashley On today's podcast, Rose Chat host Teresa Byington chats with Tyler Francis and Brian Rhodes of Francis Roses about their new venture as Co-CEO's of April & Ashley - a new source bringing farm fresh roses straight to your door. Tyler and Brain take us on the inside track and share about their partnerships, techniques, and the unique processes used to bring us the very best. We'll also take a peek into the future at what's coming next! Check out all the beauty on the APRIL AND ASHLEY WEBSITE here. ROSE CHAT TEAM: Executive Producer & On-Air Personality: Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose. Content Creator & On-Air Personality: Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP  

From stress reduction to faster healing times after surgery, being in nearby nature has measurable effects on our well being. Master Gardeners work to foster the connection between people and the natural world to help our communities be able to access nature no matter where they live. In part two of our Program Priority Series we sit down with Master Gardener Cathi Lamoreux to discuss Nearby Nature. For resources, links, a transcript, and more be sure to visit our website at https://evergreenthumb.mastergardenerfoundation.org/episode043/  

Linda Langelo is a Colorado State University Extension Horticulture Specialist and host of the Relentless Gardener Podcast. The five counties under her care are in Northeast Colorado, where she assists homeowners and professionals with horticultural issues. She created a Facebook page titled, Garden the Plains to reach a broader audience with the help of Master Gardeners. The Master Gardener Program in the Golden Plains Area covers demonstration gardens, school and library programs, community gardens, and more.During her 40 years in horticulture, she has worked in both private and public horticultural institutions. As Assistant Director of Horticulture at Salisbury State University, she helped implement an arboretum campus-wide that is still going strong today. Linda went on to be the Director at Adkins Arboretum early in its development, increasing its exposure to the local and surrounding communities. The arboretum also became a member of the American Public Garden Association under her tenure.In July 2021, she was awarded the Lois Woodward Paul Memorial Award for her career achievements from Longwood Gardens Alumni Association as a fellow alumnus of the Longwood's Horticulture Program.Linda is a member of Garden Communicators International,the American Public Gardens Association, a regular contributor to MarthaStewart.com, and Canada's Local Gardener. She has worked on diverse landscapes from public to private gardens including resorts and arboreta for 40years. Linda worked from New York to New Mexico, before arriving in the Golden Plains area of Colorado where she has spent the last 19 years of her career. Her Relentless Gardener column has received a Laurel Award from Garden Communicators International.

South Dakota State University Extension is offering Master Gardener training classes, starting in mid-April 2025. Master Gardener Ruth Beck says much of the training course is virtual, but there are two, mandatory in-person sessions, with the location choices of Pierre, Sturgis or Sioux Falls. Registration is required. The training course costs $250 with 40 hours of volunteer work required or $500 with no volunteer work requirement. For details or to register, visit the SDSU Extension Events website and search for “master gardener,” email the Prairie Potters Master Gardener group at Pierre at prairiepotters.36@gmail.com or call the SDSU Extension Pierre Regional Center at 605-773-8120. The registration deadline is March 10, 2025.

WHY SPRAY WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE TO?| Paul Zimmerman and Michael Marriott On this episode of Rose Chat, host Teresa Byington is joined by the dynamic duo of roses, Paul Zimmerman and Michael Marriott. Paul and Michael will tackle the very important subject of growing roses sustainably. They will walk us through steps to take to have beautiful roses without adding chemicals to your garden.  GARDEN DESIGN TIPS AND TRICK Michael Marriott and Paul Zimmerman LISTEN HERE FLYER FOR GARDEN TOURS... ROSE CHAT TEAM: Executive Producer & On-Air Personality: Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose. Content Creator & On-Air Personality: Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP  

In this episode:• The benefits of delayed winter pruning of fruit trees, with orchardist and Master Gardener Quentyn Young.• Controlling ants in raised garden beds, with America's Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower.• Protecting your garlic crop in winter weather.• Redwood tree roots vs. raised garden beds. Guess who wins? How to build up your defenses against tree roots. With Debbie Flower.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: The March bloom of the Garden Gold dwarf Peach tree.Links:“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter (Mar. 7 edition features Debbie's recipe for ant bait)Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Ant Control ProductsOutdoor Ant Bait StationLiquid borate for ant controlFair Oaks Horticulture Center (Sac. Co. Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden)Soil Solarization TipsBackyard Orchard Culture: Tips for controlling fruit tree heightAll About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net“Beyond the Garden Basics” NewsletterFarmer Fred website:  http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.socialFarmer 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.

This episode contains three previously aired segments about a common topic that have been put together for easier listening. Tools of the Trade is a series of descriptions of essential tools that Master Gardeners use to research and answer questions about our natural environment. Master Gardener Volunteer Joan Satterlee provides detailed explanations of each tool including how it is best used. The topic of the first retrospective segment is iNaturalist, which is a website or app that can be used to identify plants, insects, and animals. Launched in 2008, it uses photographs and artificial intelligence to help you explore your surroundings. Available on iOS and Android operating systems, there is no fee to use it. There is even a version, called Seek, that is an alternative for beginners. Are you looking to find native plants for your garden? Stay tuned for information about the Audubon Native Plant Database. Once you enter your zip code, you'll find a listing of all the native plants that are from your area. You can organize the search results in many different ways such as type of plant, features, or even the type of bird it may attract. There are lots of search options and filters to get even more information specific to your interests. The last segment in this episode features a gardener's classic resource for woody plants: the Dirr's Manual of Woody Landscape Plants written by Michael Dirr. Organized by botanical name, this gardening 'bible' also has an index of common names that can be extremely helpful. It provides information about the plant's leaves, bids, flowers, fruit, size, hardiness, and diseases, among other things. It even describes its landscape value. While this manual contains line drawings, if you prefer photographs, consider investing in the Dirr's Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs as another potential resource. Host: Jean Thomas Guest: Joan Satterlee Photo by: Teresa Golden Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Taly Hahn, Tim Kennelty, Amy Meadow, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski, Robin Smith, Resources

Fr. Carlson uses the image of a garden to reflect on Jesus' work in our hearts.

The March episode of A Garden Runs Through It, a podcast by the UC Master Gardener Program of Colusa County, features Karina, the UC Master Gardener Coordinator, and Cynthia White, a UC Master Gardener, discussing essential gardening tasks, upcoming events, and soil health.Key Topics:Gardening Tips: Checking irrigation systems, fertilizing roses, fruit trees, and lawns, managing aphids, preparing garden beds with compost, and planting vegetables like lettuce and carrots.Upcoming Events: The UC Master Gardeners will host an information table at the Colusa County Fairgrounds on April 12. Updates on the Donna Critchfield demonstration garden include new plantings and vegetable donations to local food programs.Soil Discussion: The importance of healthy soil, proper watering, soil pH levels, and best practices for composting and mulching.Listeners will gain practical gardening advice and insights on maintaining healthy plants throughout the season.Do you have a question for the Master Gardeners, email karbarrera@ucanr.edu ; be sure to include "GARDEN PODCAST" in the subject line to have your question considered to be answered on the show.For more information about the UC Master Gardeners of Colusa County, click here To sign up for the UC Master Gardener's of Colusa County Newsletter, click here"Like" the UC Master Gardeners of Colusa County on Facebook.Want to give to the UC Master Gardner's of Colusa County? Donate at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/donate/?fund_id=1283 - be sure to mention you heard the podcast.Send us a textDISCLAIMER: The University of California does not endorse or is associated with any of these products or organizations. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTENTS HEREOF, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. You should not rely upon the material or information presented here as a basis for making any business, legal, medical or any other decisions.

Tips for protecting your backyard chickens from the bird flu.Compost for potted plants.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: Backyard Chicken Coop (Wikimedia Commons/Josh Larios)Links:“Beyond the Garden Basics” NewsletterDave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Previous Podcasts about chickens:Ep. 315 Choosing Backyard ChickensEp. 310 Homegrown Chicken Food?Ep. 220 Chickens vs. Summer HeatEp. 204 Backyard Chicken CareEp. 052 Winter Chicken CareEp. 006 Backyard Chickens! (Beginner's basic info)ChickensforEggs.com - Cherie Sintes-GloverFeeding Your Flock - UC Davis School of Veterinary MedicineAvian Influenza (Bird Flu) - Center for Disease ControlFair Oaks Horticulture Center (Sac. Co. Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden)Composting for the Home GardenerAll About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net“Beyond the Garden Basics” NewsletterFarmer Fred website:  http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.socialFarmer 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.

It may be winter, but it's the right time to prepare for a spectacular summer of gardening. Jon Weiss, a Larimer County Master Gardener, shares all the things you should (and shouldn't) do now to set yourself up for success.

Master Gardener and writer Willi Galloway is a home gardener who loves to grow food and cook with the vegetables she harvests from her urban kitchen garden in Portland, Oregon. An award-winning writer and radio commentator, Willi is the author of “Grow Cook Eat, a food-lover's guide to vegetable gardening.“ Originally published 13 years ago, […] The post Episode 705: Growing Flowers in the Edible Garden, with Willi Galloway, author of “Grow Cook Eat” appeared first on Slow Flowers Podcast with Debra Prinzing.

Blaize is back to get close to the end of our conversations aout the films directed by Paul Schrader. This time we're looking at two of his most recent films, Master Gardener and The Card Counter. These are part of his "lonely man in a room" trilogy with First Reformed, but are they are fulfilling and poweful as that previous film? The guys debate the films' complexity and power, and how influential Luc Bresson's Pickpocket is on Schrader's whole career.

SOIL & PLANT HEALTH Leon Ginenthal, Der Rosenmeister Nursery On this episode of the Rose Chat Podcast, host Teresa Byington, chats with Leon Ginenthal, owner of Der Rosenmeister Nursery. Many if not most of us plant in soil that we know very little about even though it is the foundation of a healthy garden. Today, we're going to take a look a the science behind soils and its implication on our garden practices.    ________________________________________________________   ROSE CHAT TEAM: Executive Producer & On-Air Personality: Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose. Content Creator & On-Air Personality: Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP  

A houseplant can be defined as a plant that is grown indoors, typically in some kind of a container. Many houseplants are those that are adaptable to the lower light levels usually found indoors. But all plants, including houseplants, require water, light and food. The trick to success with houseplants is to find the right plant for the conditions within your home and practice moderation in taking care of it. Water is a key to success, but overwatering is often the cause of houseplants that fail to thrive. Wait until the soil is dry to the touch to water them, as most don't like 'wet feet' if the soil is too moist. Light is another key ingredient. Many plants do best in a window with a southern exposure that maximizes the available light. But others don't like direct sunlight and may prefer a well lit room with filtered light (e.g. through a curtain) or a light from a bulb. Plants that don't get the light they need may not flourish. Soil is the third key ingredient. The best soil depends on the plant species, so read the labels carefully or do some research to determine the best growing medium. If you successfully nurture houseplants through the winter, you might be able to move them outdoors for the summer. This helps to build roots and foliage, but be careful when and how you do this. If you care for your houseplants indoors the same way you care for them in the garden, you will maximize your enjoyment of these plants. Listen to Master Gardener Volunteer Kristin Swanson in a general discussion about houseplants on Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley. In addition to talking about basic year-round care, she'll cover considerations when bringing houseplants outdoors in the spring and back indoors in the fall. If you care for your houseplants indoors the same way you care for them in the garden, you will maximize your enjoyment of these plants. Just remember they're living things, so take care of them the best you can. Unfortunately Kristin left this world at the end of December 2024, so we pulled this interview from our radio archives from the fall of 2019 when Digging In with Master Gardeners was a radio show on WGXC 90.7 FM. With the permission of the radio station, we've edited the interview to fit our podcast format and are presenting it again for your listening pleasure. In addition to being a Master Gardener Volunteer, Kristin was a nurse, an educator, a musician (playing the bagpipes and the flute), a volunteer at the New York State Museum and at the Clermont Historic As a dedicated nurse, she was compassionate and always saw the patient as a person first, and strove to recognize their true needs. Drawn to nature, she loved to hike and became a Master Forest Owner volunteer helping others appreciate the natural landscape.She was proud of her military service and passionate about her cats, her ferns, and learning new things. She will forever be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, intelligence, enthusiasm, sage-like wisdom, strong convictions, and insight. As a Master Gardener, she touched our lives and for that we are forever grateful. Hosts: Jean Thomas and Teresa Golden Guest: Kristin Swanson Photo by: Jean Thomas Production Support: Linda Aydlett, Deven Connelly, Teresa Golden, Taly Hahn, Tim Kennelty Amy Meadow, Xandra Powers, Annie Scibienski, Robin Smith,  Resources

Joining me in the first hour of the show is Barbara Bravo, CCE Master Gardener Volunteer and Garden Day Coordinator to talk about “Garden with Confidence” happening on April 5th at SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, New York. The Master Gardeners of Cornell Cooperative Extension are delighted to unveil Garden Day 2025 class offerings that are designed to inspire and equip both novices and experienced gardeners. This year's range of classes will provide hands on learning experiences, expert guidance, and practical tips to help attendees grow vibrant, sustainable gardens. From tackling garden challenges to enhancing your plant knowledge, these engaging classes will foster a deeper connection to nature and encourage ecological responsibility. This all-day gardening extravaganza, featuring 16 classes is taught by our dedicated Master Gardener Volunteers. Garden Day will take place on April 5, from 8:30 am to 4 pm at SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge, NY. The day kicks-off with a Keynote Address that will be delivered by Michael Hagen, Curator of the Native Plant Garden and the Rock Garden at the New York Botanical Garden. In Michael's address, entitled “The Challenges of a Public Native Plant Garden: Maintenance, Interpretation and Compromise” he will explore the New York Botanical Garden's commitment to highlighting the native flora of northeastern North America, a vision that traces back to its founding Director and its evolution into a completely reimagined and significantly expanded native plant garden. This presentation will address some of the unexpected challenges, evolving maintenance strategies, and key lessons learned over the past decade since the garden's reopening. In addition to attending the Keynote address, you have the opportunity to choose four enriching classes out of the 16 available options, designed to elevate your gardening skills so that you will Garden with Confidence.Joining me in the second hour is musician and activist Rebecca Martin. She has shaped a singular career devoted to the beauty and possibility of pure creative discovery. After getting her start as co-founder of the pioneering jazz-pop duo Once Blue, the New York-based singer/songwriter went on to release a series of acclaimed solo albums animated by the quiet force of her captivating vocals, and collaborating along the way with her husband, the jazz bassist Larry Grenadier and luminaries Argentine pianist Guillermo Klein and legendary jazz drummer Paul Motian.Produced by Rebecca Martin and recorded in Portugal by Mário Barreiros, SHE features 13 original songs that blend voice and acoustic guitar to create a minimalistic yet powerful sound with deep emotional resonance. Exploring themes of identity, transformation, and the passage of time, the album fosters a reflective, meditative space that invites listeners to fully immerse themselves in its introspective atmosphere.In one of her boldest turns to date, Martin's new album SHE (Sunnyside Records) marks her first body of work made entirely on her own. Martin graces every moment of SHE with the clarity and character of her distinct vocal phrasing. As revealed throughout her new recording, Martin's commitment to creating space informs nearly all aspects of her artistry, including everything from the album's sparse orchestration to her underlying desire to summon a gratifying sense of stillness within all those who listen. Rebecca will be performing songs from the album joined by Clare Manchon and Anthea White on background vocals during the album's Release Party at The Local on February 28th in Saugerties.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Susan Shopmaker. For over two decades, Susan has been a recognized name in the world of independent film for her work as a casting director on numerous award-winning films. From large ensembles to small-scale intimate dramas. Susan's ability to perfectly match an actor and role has been showcased in Martha Marcy May Marlene, Beach Rats, The Holdovers, Life Itself & The Iron Claw. In 2018 Susan won the Artios Award for Eliza Hittman's Beach Rats and previously won an Artios for Sean Durkin's acclaimed Sundance drama Martha Marcy May Marlene. Susan Shopmaker CastingFollow Susan on IGSusan's additional credits include: Paul Schrader's First Reformed, The Card Counter and worked on his latest,  The Master Gardener. Susan also cast John Cameron Mitchell's cult classic Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Slattery's God's Pocket & Maggie Moore(s), Michel Franco's Chronic (Cannes 2015 Award Winner & 2017 Spirit Award Nominee), Franco's Sundown (2021), and The Nest for Sean Durkin.What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

HERBAL PROPERTIES OF ROSES Jason Croutch, Fraser Valley Rose Farm On today's podcast host, Teresa Byington, chats with Jason Croutch, of Fraser Valley Rose Farm about the herbal properties of roses. For thousands of years roses have been used for so much more than an ornamental plant. Jason will cover topics such as how roses are used, safety, history, and practical applications. Join us as we take a look at the additional benefits of growing the Queen of Flowers. Find Jason on YouTube here.    ________________________________________________________   ROSE CHAT TEAM: Executive Producer & On-Air Personality: Chris VanCleave - www.RedneckRosarian.com Creator of the Rose Chat Podcast. Mr. VanCleave is a nationally known rosarian, television personality, speaker and advocate for the rose. Content Creator & On-Air Personality: Teresa Byington - www.TheGardenDiary.com Host Teresa Byington promotes roses as an integral part of the landscape, as a Consulting Rosarian, Master Gardener, writer, and speaker. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Rose Chat Podcast Updates: http://eepurl.com/hAC6gP  

The podcast, "A Garden Runs Through It," is produced by the UC Master Gardener Program of Colusa County. The podcast features Karina, the UC Master Gardener Coordinator of Colusa County, as the host, along with two UC Master Gardeners, Cynthia Peterson and Barbara Schemer. The podcast includes segments about:Gardening chores and upcoming events, such as what to plant in February, including radishes, beets, chard, peas, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, potatoes, snapdragons, candy tuft, lark spur, cowbells, and stock.Information about planting summer bulbs, such as dahlias, gladiolas, Asiatic lilies, bearded iris, callas, and daylilies, including how to plant and care for them.Updates from the Donna Critchfield Demonstration Garden, including what has been planted and harvested, and new additions like a new herb garden made of cinder blocks and a refreshed mulch path.Listeners also learn about what's growing in the hosts' gardens, including Daphne, camellias, orange trees and lemon trees.Do you have a question for the Master Gardeners, email karbarrera@ucanr.edu ; be sure to include "GARDEN PODCAST" in the subject line to have your question considered to be answered on the show.For more information about the UC Master Gardeners of Colusa County, click here To sign up for the UC Master Gardener's of Colusa County Newsletter, click here"Like" the UC Master Gardeners of Colusa County on Facebook.Want to give to the UC Master Gardner's of Colusa County? Donate at: https://ucanr.edu/sites/donate/?fund_id=1283 - be sure to mention you heard the podcast.Send us a textDISCLAIMER: The University of California does not endorse or is associated with any of these products or organizations. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of the University of California. THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MAKE NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTENTS HEREOF, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only. You should not rely upon the material or information presented here as a basis for making any business, legal, medical or any other decisions.

Episode 376 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast offers more sustainable gardening tips for all gardeners. We cover managing hackberry aphids using less toxic methods with Debbie Flower; growing tips and benefits of the herb, self-heal with Master Gardener and herb specialist Ruth Ostroff; and advice from Organic Consultant Steve Zien, using fallen leaves for winter soil nourishment.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: The Herb, Heal-All (Prunella Vulgaris) (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)Links:“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Fair Oaks Horticulture Center More Information about the Herb, Heal-All (Prunella)Plants to Attract Beneficial Insects (Episode 41 of this podcast)Plants to Attract Beneficial Insects, part 1 (Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter)Plants to Attract Beneficial Insects, part 2 (Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter)All About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net“Beyond the Garden Basics” NewsletterFarmer Fred website:  http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.socialFarmer 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.

“Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5 NLT) Jesus wanted His disciples to know that even though He was leaving them, their connection would never be cut. The image He used is a vine and its branches. Jesus is the true vine. His followers are the branches. You don’t have to be a master gardener to know that the branches of a vine can’t survive and thrive unless they’re connected to the vine. And we can’t survive and thrive spiritually unless we stay connected to Jesus. He gives us the spiritual nourishment we need to produce good fruit in our lives. Not all fruit is good. Jesus made that clear in His confrontations with the Jewish religious leaders. These respected men appeared to live very fruitful lives. They worked hard to seem pious. They built their reputations on fulfilling the smallest details of the law. They guarded religious traditions and attacked anyone who challenged their authority. What appeared to be fruit in their lives, however, was rotten. It wasn’t nourished by the true vine. Jesus said, “You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote, ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me’” (Matthew 15:7–8 NLT). The religious leaders wanted people to think that they were close to God, but their hearts were disconnected from Him. Somewhere along the way, they became more concerned about looking like they were producing spiritual fruit than actually producing it. What they didn’t realize is that we can’t grow spiritual fruit on our own. All we can do is stay connected to the true vine. “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me” (verse 4 NLT). Spiritual disciplines such as Bible study, prayer, quiet times, and sharing our faith keep us connected to Jesus. If we make them part of our daily routine, we will see spiritual fruit grow. An amazing thing happens when we start to bear spiritual fruit. Jesus said, “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more” (verses 1–2 NLT). God created us. He knows what we’re capable of producing. He can see the areas where we’re blossoming. And He can see the areas where growth and yield aren’t happening. If we stay connected to Jesus, the true vine, God will help us cut away the unproductive areas of our lives, the things that keep us from producing even more fruit. God, the Master Gardener, will help us increase our spiritual yield. That, in turn, will draw us closer to Jesus. And the cycle continues. — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rehmannia Dean Thomas discusses wellness through ancient healing systems and visions for the future of mankind and our planet. Host: Bonnie Burkert Rehmannia is a Taoist Tonic Herbalist in the Gate of Life lineage, a 5000 year old herbal system from China (est. 2975 BC). His experience with Chinese herbalism began in 1985 during a visit to herb farms in Northeastern China. After returning, he and his then Chinese wife made tonic herbal tinctures in their kitchen. In 1998, Rehmannia met Master Herbalist Ron Teeguarden and became his personal apprentice until 2006. In 2007, Rehmannia created his first business, Shaman Shack, where he formulated ground-breaking tonic elixir formulas. During this time, Rehmannia innovated new developments in the field of Chinese herbalism, including innovating the use of Shilajit and ORMUS as amplifying devices. In April 2021, Rehmannia resigned from Shamanshack to create his new RDT Connoisseurs line. Rehmannia is a U.C. Master Gardener, focusing on Permaculture. He studied Chinese medical diagnosis at Alhambra University and obtained a degree from Natural Healing College as “Master Herbalist”, but adheres to the title Master Teeguarden gave him as “Superior herbalist.” Rehmannia has written nine books including Raw Chi, Healing Thresholds, and The Hsien, and is near completion of an online course in Taoist health philosophy and Tonic herbalism in the Gate of Life lineage. He is also an accomplished artist and musician. rdeanthomas.com Host Bonnie Burkert melds the worlds of media and higher consciousness, sharing tools for transformation to find our highest truth and live our brightest life.https://www.instagram.com/yogi_bon/Available on all major podcast platforms. Subscribe and listen now at  @TheClubParanormal  on your favorite podcast platformPlease Like, Subscribe and Share today's show Visit www.ClubParanormal.com for more information about upcoming shows.#RehmanniaDeanThomas #ChineseTonicHerbs #HigherConsciousness #NewEarth #5DConsciousness #SpiritualPodcast #BonnieBurkert #YogiBon #TruthBeToldTransformation #ClubParanormal #MetaphysicalPodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.

In this episode, host Janet Michael is joined by Joanne Royaltey, a Program Associate for the Frederick County Extension Office, and Kerry Higdon, NSV Master Gardener (class of 2020) and the program lead for the Seed Exchange to talk about the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners' annual Seed Exchange event. The free event is scheduled for Saturday, January 18th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Strasburg High School - a new location. Kerry shares that the new venue offers more space, better accessibility, and indoor comfort compared to previous years. She explains that attendees can obtain free seeds, participate in children's activities, and consult Master Gardeners for advice. The exchange includes a range of seeds like vegetables, herbs, flowers, legumes, tubers & bulbs, but also welcomes donations of gardening books and magazines. Attendees are NOT required to bring seeds to exchange in order to receive free seeds. Kerry offers practical tips for participants, such as how to package seeds to donate and the focus on avoiding invasive species. The event promotes the use of locally sourced seeds, which are acclimated to the area's environment, enhancing their success. Joanne underscores the broader mission of the Master Gardeners to educate and engage the community in sustainable gardening practices. She also gives an update on the application process for the NSV Master Gardener Class of 2025.  Learn more about the Seed Exchange on the NSV Master Gardener website: https://nsvmga.org/events/seed-exchange/ and follow them on Facebook.

We're kicking off the 2025 season with the garden interviews that were the Top 3 topics that drew the most interest from you, the listeners, in 2024. Debbie Flower and I have the tips to start your first garden, along with advice for anyone who wants a successful. Blueberry experts, including Master Gardeners and professional  blueberry growers, delve into the knowledge you need for growing the best blueberries ever. And, we talk with noted doctor and gardener, The Fresh Physician, Doctor Laura Varich, about the heart healthy garden.It's all in today's Episode 373, the "Greatest Garden Hits of 2024".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 BuzzsproutPictured: BlueberriesLinks: Smart Pots  Dave Wilson Nursery Farmer Fred Rant Blog: Tips for the Beginning Vegetable Gardener Solarize your soil to control weeds, diseases Reciprocating Hoe (aka Hula Hoe, Scuffle hoe) Dripworks (drip irrigation supplies and tutorials) AmpleHarvest.org for your excess backyard produce Farmer Fred Rant Blog Page: Grow Blueberries in Containers Fair Oaks Horticulture Center Dave Wilson Nursery Video: Container Blueberries for Small Spaces Heart Healthy Foods Newsletter from Fresh Physician My Fitness Pal Black Seed (Black Cumin, Nigella Sativa) Ground Flaxseed Devil's Ear Lettuce Tokyo Bekana Chinese Cabbage Book: "The One Minute Workout" by Martin GibalaAll About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net“Beyond the Garden Basics” NewsletterFarmer Fred website:  http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.socialFarmer 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. • 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.

In today's episode, we explore America's top 10 homegrown vegetables. We are guided by Master Gardener and vegetable expert Gail Pothour. From tomatoes—America's favorite, with 86% of gardeners growing them—to cucumbers, sweet peppers, hot peppers, squash, beans, lettuce, peas and more, we cover essential tips for garden success in your backyard.In Part 1: Tomatoes,  cucumbers, sweet peppers, beans, and carrots. In Part 2 (after the commercial break): summer squash, onions, hot peppers, lettuce, and peas. 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 BuzzsproutPictured: Cucumbers on a TrellisLinks: Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/Rapid City (SD) Journal Newspaper: 10 most popular vegetables grown in American gardensNational Gardening Association: Top 5 Homegrown VegetablesAll About Farmer Fred: GardenBasics.net“Beyond the Garden Basics” NewsletterFarmer Fred website:  http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Blue Sky: @farmerfred.bsky.socialFarmer 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.