We are in the midst of spring construction here, so we are taking the opportunity to not shout over the whine of power saws and the banging hammers. Instead, we will be revisiting some of the most popular segments ever aired on our podcast.

In Episode 83, we explained why feeding your soil yields better results than feeding your plants. Sound confusing?  We get the lowdown from Gisele Schoniger of Kellogg Garden Products.

Also, America's Favorite retired college horticultural professor, Debbie Flower,  and I hung out at a nursery, looking at all the snail and slug control products that are available. Which are the most effective? Which ones are, shall we say, are dubious?  We find out.

And from Episode 9, we discuss growing your own protein. And I'm not talking about a backyard full of creatures that moo, cluck, and oink.  We chat with Master Gardener and vegetable expert, Gail Pothour, about tips for growing protein rich plants.

It’s the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots, and HeirloomRoses.com. Let’s go!

Previous episodes, show notes, links, product information, and transcripts at the home site for Garden Basics with Farmer Fred, GardenBasics.net. Audio, transcripts, and episode chapters also available at Buzzsprout.

Pictured: A mix of dry bean varieties

Links:
Subscribe to the free, Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter https://gardenbasics.substack.com
Smart Pots https://smartpots.com/fred/
HeirloomRoses.com (with the FRED discount link)

Snail and Slug Control Tips (UCANR)
Snail and Slug Control Products
Gardner & Bloome Fertilizer Products
Growing Beans (UC Davis Vegetable Research and Information Center)
Bean Seed Varieties
Yellow Indian Woman Bean seeds
Strike bush bean seeds

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