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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.
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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/
Fair Oaks Horticulture Center (Sac. Co. Master Gardeners’ Demonstration Garden)
Backyard Orchard Culture: Tips for controlling fruit tree height
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
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