Garden Basics with Farmer Fred

Master Gardening Secrets: From Pruning Peach Trees to Growing Tomatillos


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It's Q&A Tuesday!
1. What are the benefits of summer pruning of fruit trees, especially peaches? (at 00:25 of podcast)
2. Where can I find more information about caring for perennials? (02:48)
3. How do I care for a young apple tree? Should I remove any flowers or small fruit? (06:58)
4. Are dwarf citrus plants for indoors available?  (08:25)
5. How can I prepare coir (Coconut husks) for a potting mix? (13:57)
6. How do I grow tomatillos? (15:28)

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:  Red Delicious Apple (Bisbee spur)
The Bisbee spur Red Delicious apple is noted for its "large size as well as its firm, crisp, juicy flesh, with a distinctive, sweet, tangy flavor." (Fruit, Berry and Nut Inventory, Third Edition)

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/

Book: Pruning and Training by Christopher Brickell

Book: Sunset Western Garden Book

Citrus Trees: Four Winds Growers

Tomatillo recipe

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