Archive - Beyond The Garden Basics

Saving Homegrown Tomato Seeds...and more about Tomatoes!

Today’s podcast: Growing tomato plants from seed, with America’s Favorite Retired College Horticulture Professor, Debbie Flower.

4 hrs ago • Fred Hoffman

25:51

August 2026

Pokeweed Season is Beginning. Again.

A plant noted for its “Fall Color" - in this case it’s purple berries - is beginning its flowering stage now in late summer: the deadly pokeweed.

Aug 31 • Fred Hoffman

Heat-Tolerant Roses

Master Rosarian Debbie Arrington has the best roses for hot climates

Aug 28 • Fred Hoffman

9:12

Divide and Replant Crowded Irises Now

Plus: The San Joaquin Master Gardeners Dig Deeper into Iris Care

Aug 24 • Fred Hoffman

What To Do When a Wildfire Approaches Your Home

Tips from a California Fire Battalion Chief on protecting your home and yard from an imminent wildfire.

Aug 21 • Fred Hoffman

14:45

Tips for Growing Tomatoes in a Greenhouse in Fall, Winter, and Spring

Plus, on the podcast: Tips for Choosing a Greenhouse

Aug 17 • Fred Hoffman

23:23

Growing a Cool Season Garden

With an emphasis on carrots, lettuce, peas, and beets.

Aug 14 • Fred Hoffman

18:45

Wildfire Smoke vs. You and Your Garden

Today's podcast: tips for making your home and landscape more wildfire resistant

Aug 10 • Fred Hoffman

58:05

Plants for Dry Shade

In the podcast: How Debbie Flower saves water in her California yard and garden.

Aug 7 • Fred Hoffman

45:10

Blame the Heat: Solar Yellowing of Tomatoes

But there are things you can do to prevent future tomatoes from getting solar yellowing.

Aug 3 • Fred Hoffman

July 2026

Summer Heat vs. Japanese Maple Trees

Japanese maple trees can take on a scorched look in the heat. We have tips to keep those trees happier and healthier.

Jul 31 • Fred Hoffman

6:03

Cool Season Garden PLANNING Time is Here

Plan your fall and winter garden now. Plant in late summer.

Jul 27 • Fred Hoffman

17:01

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