In many parts of the country, it’s garlic planting time. Debbie Flower and I talk about many aspects of growing backyard garlic. (at 1:25 of podcast)Plus we talk with fruit tree expert Phil Pursel about growing and harvesting persimmons in the fall. (16:26)And Master Gardener Kathy Morrison  has fall recipes made from your cool season backyard crops, especially apples. (26:40)We’re podcasting from Barking Dog Studios here in the beautiful Abutilon Jungle in Suburban Purgatory. It’s the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots, and Dave Wilson Nursery. Let’s go!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: Harvest of California Early White GarlicLinks: Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com Oct. 27, 2023 Newsletter: “How to Stake a New Tree”Jan. 2023 Newsletter Flashback: “Drain That Rain”Keep This Podcast Going by Supporting Our Sponsors!Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/ Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/HeirloomRoses.com Add the code FRED20 at checkout for a 20% discount (good until 10/31/23)Topic Links:Catalog: Filaree Farm (garlic)Book: Growing Great GarlicBook: The Complete Book of GarlicBook: Propagating PlantsWebsite: Sacramento Digs Gardening Fall CookbookFair Oaks Horticulture CenterAll About Farmer Fred: The GardenBasics.net websiteThe Garden Basics with Farmer Fred Newsletter, Beyond the Basics https://gardenbasics.substack.comFarmer Fred website: http://farmerfred.comThe Farmer Fred Rant! Blog http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  "Get Growing with Farmer Fred" Instagram/Threads: farmerfredhoffman https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Twitter/X: @farmerfredFarmer 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: [email protected] you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast and the Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter.

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