Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

268 Ant Invasion Solutions and Winning Food Preservation Secrets


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Tired of pesky ants ruining your garden beds and invading your home? Join us as we chat with Debbie Flower, America's favorite retired college horticultural professor, who shares her personal formula for getting rid of these unwanted pests. We'll uncover the secrets of boric acid ant bait and explore why it's crucial for it to reach the queen in order to wipe out the entire colony.

We also have a conversation with Master Food Preserver and State Fair Food Judge, Wendy Rose. Discover how to save an early partial harvest for delicious recipes later in the season and learn the insider tips to winning big with your jams, jellies, and preserves at county and state fair competitions. If you're looking to snag some awards, don't miss this episode!

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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.

Pictured:  Greenway Liquid Ant Killing Bait, KM AntPro Liquid Ant Bait Station

Links:
Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com

Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/
Dave Wilson Nursery https://www.davewilson.com/home-garden/

Flashback: Ep. 197 Compost Tea Explained

Debbie Flower’s Recipe for Ant Control
CA State Fair Canning Competition Guide
UC Master Food Preserver Program
The National Center for Home Food Preservation (U of GA)



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