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138 Worm Bin Basics. Grape Varieties Worth a Try.

138 Worm Bin Basics. Grape Varieties Worth a Try.

FromGarden Basics with Farmer Fred


138 Worm Bin Basics. Grape Varieties Worth a Try.

FromGarden Basics with Farmer Fred

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Sep 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

You’ve heard on this podcast many times the benefits of using worm castings, which some people consider the best soil amendment. Just listen to Episode 107 about that. But maybe you’ve seen the price of worm castings at the nursery, and your hesitant. How about growing your own worm castings? Today, we find out how to set up your own worm bin to harvest the freshest worm castings possible. Plus, we find out about five grape varieties, both table grapes and wine grapes, that you may want to grow yourself. It’s all on episode 138 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots. And we will do it all in under 30 minutes. Let’s go! Pictured:“Can O’ Worms” Worm BinLinks:Sign up for the new Garden Basics newsletter, on Substack (https://fredf82.substack.com). Free!Smart PotsWorm Bin TipsWorm BinsWorm SourcesGarden Basics Episode 107:  Worm CastingsFair Oaks Horticulture Center Composting InformationFair Oaks Horticulture Center Vineyard InformationGrape Growing InformationUniversity of Arkansas ViticultureGrape varieties mentioned: Mars, Reliance, Hope, Mission, Crystal (Niagara)More episodes and info available at Garden Basics with Farmer FredGarden Basics comes out every Tuesday and Friday. Live links, product information, transcripts, and chapters available at the Buzzsprout home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred. 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. • E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com All About Farmer Fred:Farmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comDaily Garden tips and snark on TwitterThe Farmer Fred Rant! BlogFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred"Instagram: farmerfredhoThe Proffitt PodcastThe podcast that shows you tips & strategies to create content with confidence!Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify
Released:
Sep 17, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Tips for beginning and experienced gardeners. New, 30-minute (or less) episodes arrive every Tuesday and Friday. Fred Hoffman has been a U.C. Certified Master Gardener since 1982 and writes a weekly garden column for the Lodi News-Sentinel in Lodi, CA. A four-decade fixture in Sacramento radio, he hosted three radio shows for Northern California gardeners and farmers: The KFBK Garden Show, Get Growing with Farmer Fred, and the KSTE Farm Hour. Episode Website: https://gardenbasics.net