Get Growing

Get Growing 03/07/10 Hour 1

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:02:00 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred is talking with Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides about what to do in March. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 03/07/10 Hour 2

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:00:13 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Steve to stay on to play Judge and Hanging Jury for this weeks instalment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler Question Is: "Name a Leaf Lettuce Variety". Caller number 5, with the correct answer will recieve "The Dr. Earth Gardening Guide". Also Fred talks with with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about all of the MArch Bloomers. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 02/28/10 Hour 1

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:37:15 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred is talking Vermiculture with Linda Laskay of Urban Worms. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 02/28/10 Hour 2

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:34:12 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Steve to stay on to play Judge and Hanging Jury for this weeks instalment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler Question Is: "Name a Tree that Grows Here (Northern California) that begins with a letter from the word M-A-R-C-H". Caller number 5, with the correct answer will recieve "The Dr. Earth Gardening Guide". Also Fred talks with with Sacramento U.C. Master Gardner, Shannon Gordon about all of the upcoming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 02/21/10 Hour 1

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:24:09 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Debbie Flower of American River College and the ARC Horticulture Department about all of your Mid-Winter Gardening Tips. Today Fred stumps us with an "Early Garden Grappler" Todays Grappler Question Is: "Name a Plant with the Word WASHINGTON in it's name". Caller number 5, with the correct answer will recieve "The River Friendly Landscaping Guide to Mulch & Grasscycling" Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 02/21/10 Hour 2

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:22:40 -0500

To Round out the Second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about what has been blooming in January and February. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 02/14/10 Hour 1

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:27:29 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides about "Preparing the Organic Garden". Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 02/14/10 Hour 2

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:25:58 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Steve to stay on to play Judge and Hanging Jury for this weeks instalment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler Question Is: "Name a Plant that reminds you of your Valentine Sweetheart,... and Mention Why"". Caller number 5, with the correct answer will recieve either the 2010 U.C. Master Gardener Calendar or: "The River Friendly Landscaping Guide to Mulch & Grasscycling" Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 02/07/10 Hour 1

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:23:31 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with U.C. Master Gardner and Water Conservation Specialist Nicolai LaQuaglia about "Composting and Composting Bins". I you wish to employ the services of Mr. LaQuaglia, you can contact him via his landscaping business A Sustainable Garden. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 02/07/10 Hour 2

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:21:32 -0500

To Round out the second hour the Honorable Fred H. runs the "Garden Grappler" along with Nicolai as a member of the Hanging Jury. Todays Grappler Question Is: "Mention a plant that shares its name with a Colt or a Saint, or any variation of a Colt or Saint". Caller number 5, with the correct answer will recieve either the 2010 U.C. Master Gardener Calendar or The Book: Sunset Book Series "Container Gardening". Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 01/31/10 Hour 1

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:55:50 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Landscape Designer, Roberta Walker of The Rain Garden. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 01/31/10 Hour 2

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:52:31 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred plays "Solo" judge and hanging-jury for this installment of the "Garden Grappler". Todays Grappler Question Is: "Name a Variety of Cherry Tree". Caller number 5, with the correct answer will recieve either the 2010 U.C. Master Gardener Calendar or The Book: Sunset Book Series "Container Gardening". Post Grappler, Fred Talks with Shannon Gordon of the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center about their upcoming events. Also Fred talks with . Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 01/24/10 Hour 1

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:33:03 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Cedar Seeger, Owner and General Manager of Four Winds Growers. Together Cedar and Fred will talk about all of your Citrus Care needs. For the D.I.Y. (Do it Yourself) Gardener, visit this page and video with Fred Hosting: California Heartland: Episode 904, Homegrown Citrus in Containers, this article details the process in video and written form to ensure the maximum longevity of your Container Citrus Trees. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 01/24/10 Hour 2

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:31:45 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Cedar stay on to play judge and hanging-jury for this installment of the "Garden Grappler". Todays Grappler Question Is: "Name a Variety of Lime". Caller number 5, with the correct answer will recieve either the 2010 U.C. Master Gardener Calendar or The Book: Sunset Book Series "Container Gardening". Also Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is Blooming in January. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 01/17/10 Hour 1

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:37:59 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks Analisa Stewart of Arbor Entities about all of your Tree Care needs. So, if you are wondering when to prune or fertalize, Analisa is the one to ask. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 01/17/10 Hour 2

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:36:29 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Analisa stay on to play judge and hanging-jury for this installment of the "Garden Grappler". Todays Grappler Question Is: "Mention a Tree that shares its name with a State, (Psychic Bonus Points for a City Name)". Caller number 5, with the correct answer will recieve either the 2010 U.C. Master Gardener Calendar or The Book: Sunset Book Series "Container Gardening". Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 01/10/10 Hour 1

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:31:25 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks withour local Guru of Organics Steve Zien. Steve is the proprietor of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides. Together Steve and Fred will answer all of your Winter Gardening Basic questions. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 01/10/10 Hour 2

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:29:52 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Steve stay on to play judge and hanging-jury for this installment of the "Garden Grappler". Todays Grappler Question Is: "Name an item from the Kitchen that you Would Not put in a Compost Pile". Caller number 5, with the correct answer will recieve either the 2010 U.C. Master Gardener Calendar or The Book: Sunset Book Series "Container Gardening". Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 01/03/10 Hour 1

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:44:24 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks Roses with Master Rosarian and Entomologist Baldo Villegas, and also Charlotte Owendyck. Together the Trio will answer all of your Rose questions and more. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 01/03/10 Hour 2

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 13:40:51 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred and Baldo serve up an action packed edtion of "The Garden Grappler". Todays Grappler Question Is: Name Any Variety of Rose,...That is also the Name of A Food". Caller number 5, with the correct answer will recieve either the 2010 U.C. Master Gardener Calendar or the Book: A Rose By Any Name"The little known lore and deep rooted history of Rose Names". After the "Grappler" Fred and Baldo talk with Sacramento U.C. Master Gardner Shannon Gordon about the upcoming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 12/20/09 Hour 1

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:32:38 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with the Don Shor of The Redwood Barn about adding some "Winter Color" to your garden this year. If you want to hear more of Don you can visit his Pod Cast page at The Davis, CA. Garden Show. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 12/20/09 Hour 2

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:18:11 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Don stay on to play judge and jury for this weeks instalment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Mention a Plant with Flowers or Berries here in the Winter. And, the plant must begin with a letter from the word W-I-N-T-E-R. Caller number 5 (With the correct Answer) will recieve the 2010 Sacramento Master Gardner Calendar or the book, Sunset Book Series "Container Gardening". Also Fred talks with Warren Roberts of The U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is Blooming in December. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 12/13/09 Hour 1

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:12:42 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with the Rock Star of Roses, Lance Walheim. Lance has authored such titles as Roses for Dummies, Landscaping for Dummies and Citrus, By: Lance Walheim, among other titles. Together Fred and Lance will answer all you gardening questions. To learn more about Lance and his books, please visit the clickable links that are highlighted in BLUE. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 12/13/09 Hour 2

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:45:38 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Lance stay on to play judge and jury for this weeks instalment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Mention a Variety of Mandarin. Caller number 5 (With the correct Answer) will recieve the 2010 Sacramento Master Gardner Calendar or the book, Sunset Book Series "Container Gardening". Also Fred talks with Warren Roberts of The U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is Blooming in December. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 12/06/09 Hour 1

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:50:55 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred brings in the Guru' of Organics, Steve Zien. Together Fred and Steve will discuss all of your organic gardening needs, along with the occasional side bar about Single Malt Scotch or how the Packers are doing this season. For more infomation about how Steve Zien's information can help in your garden, please visit the following links: Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 12/06/09 Hour 2

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:36:02 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Steve Zien stay on to play judge and jury for this weeks instalment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Mention a plant with a "Cold" name. Caller number 5 (With the correct Answer) will recieve the 2010 Sacramento Master Gardner Calendar or the book, Sunset Book Series "Container Gardening". Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 11/29/09 Hour 1

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:43:32 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred calls in our good neighbor Don Shore of The The Redwood Barn to talk about "Winter Color". If you like what Don has to say and are a resident of Davis, head over to his pod cast, using the clickable link = The Davis, CA. Garden Show. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 11/29/09 Hour 2

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:31:12 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Don Shor stay on to play judge and jury for this weeks instalment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Shrub with Variegated Foliage. Caller number 5 (With the correct Answer) will recieve the 2010 Sacramento Master Gardner Calendar or the book, Sunset Book Series "Container Gardening". Additionaly Fred whisks us away to senic Livermore, CA. and talks with Jacquie Williams - Courtwright of Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore, CA. about their vast offerings. Just follow the clickable link to learn more.Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 11/22/09 Hour 1

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:30:59 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Sacramento U.C. Master Gardner, Pam Bone about Trees and Barries. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 11/22/09 Hour 2

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:21:53 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Pam Bone stay on to play judge and jury for this weeks instalment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Tree whose Leaves have a fall color of "Yellow". Caller number 5 (With the correct Answer) will recieve the 2010 Sacramento Master Gardner Calendar or the book, Sunset Book Series "Container Gardening. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 11/15/09 Hour 1

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:34:57 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred breaks in a Radio - New Comer, Trey Pitsenberger of The Golden Gecko Garden Center, located at 4665 Marshall Road, Garden Valley, CA. (530) 333-2394 or Email the Golden Gecko at trey@thegoldengecko.com. Together they discuss the Fall Season in the Foothills and how it will effect your Garden. Additionally for that "On-Demand Connectivity" you can also visit The Golden Gecko Blog Spot to have your Foothill Garden Questions Answered. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 11/15/09 Hour 2

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:31:52 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred acts as the "Solo" Judge and Jury for the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name an Annual that Normally is in Bloom in December, Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve a 2010 Master Gardner Calendar or another volume from the Ortho Library: "Ortho's All About Lawns". Fred also has Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum on the show to talk about what is Blooming in November at the U.C.D. Auboretum. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 11/08/09 Hour 1

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:42:26 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred pumps up the Horse Power by bringing in Brad Gay of JB's Power Equipment , Located at: 946 Olive Drive, Davis CA. (530) 756-9150. Together they discuss your "Fall Power Tools", including maintnance (Regular Oil Changes / Plug Replacement), Winterizing (STA-BIL Fuel Stabilizer) Tips & Tweaks to keep you trimming, Pruning and Mowing all year. So pull out the 2-Cycle Oil and prepare for a Super Charged edtion of "Get Growing". Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 11/08/09 Hour 2

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:38:35 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Brad stay on to play Judge and Jury for the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Manufacturer of a "Pruning" Tool, Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve a 2010 Master Gardner Calendar or "Ortho's Gardening with Color" EAN: 9780917102585 or ISBN: 0917102584. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 11/1/09 Hour 1

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:03:32 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Debbie Arrington Garden (and Sports!) writer for the Sacramento Bee about all things gardening, and especially roses! Also, on this the 17th birthday of Talk 650 KSTE, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 11/1/09 Hour 2

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:54:13 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Debbie stay on to play "Judge and Hanging Jury" for this weeks instalment of the "Garden Grappler". Todays Grappler question is: Name a Rose that shares a common name with a current or retired NFL, NHL, MLB or NBA player. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve a 2010 Master Gardner Calendar EAN: 9780917102585 or ISBN: 0917102584. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 10/25/09 Hour 1

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:16:08 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Analisa Stewart of Arbor Entities about all of your tree care requirements. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 10/25/09 Hour 2

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:10:37 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred has both Mrs. Stewart of Arbor Entities stay on to play "Judge and Hanging Jury" for this weeks instalment of the "Garden Grappler". Todays Grappler question is: Name a Tree with a Compound Leaf (That is, a leaf made up of many leaflets) Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve a 2010 Master Gardner Calendar or "Ortho's Gardening with Color" EAN: 9780917102585 or ISBN: 0917102584.Fred also talks with Milo Shammas "Dr. Earth about "Foliar Feeding". Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 10/18/09 Hour 1

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:38:45 -0400

Welcome to Snarktown! Get Growing with Farmer Fred and today's special guest, and occasional gigglepuss (which, for whatever reason isn't really a word, apparently), Lori Ann Asmus from Emerald City Interior Landscape Services. But, seeing as its almost 2010 and Lori Ann is just now getting a website, you may be wise to avoid waiting for Lori Ann to email you back with answers to your houseplant questions and simply shortcut the whole procees. I recommend you go low-tech: 446-8042. Easy to do if you live in the 916, less so if you are in the 209 or 530 (or even the 408!), but remember, you are getting expert advice from a woman who likes plants more than computers. And isn't that what you are really looking for in the end, anyway?

Get Growing 10/18/09 Hour 2

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:16:47 -0400

Get Growing simmers down to some serious topics (read= less giggling) when Fred and Lori Ann Asmus of Emerald City Interior Landscape Services talk with freshly retired -but nowhere near done!- Warren Roberts of the UC Davis Arboretum and end the show with a housplant Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 10/11/09 Hour 1

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:43:05 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Charlotte Owendyk, President of the Sierra Foothills Rose Society and Linda Knowles President of the Sacramento Rose Society about the 47th Annual Rose and Arrangement Show being held at The Bushnell Gardens Nursery, in Granite Bay, CA. located at 5255 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay (Next to Roseville) from Noon to 5:00 PM. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 10/11/09 Hour 2

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:37:19 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred has both Linda and Charlotte stay on to play "Judge and Hanging Jury" for this weeks instalment of the "Garden Grappler". Todays Grappler question is: Name a Rose with a relationship to Halloween Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve a 2010 Master Gardner Calendar. Fred also talks with U.C. Master Gardener Shannon Gordon about the upcoming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 10/03/09 Hour 1

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:32:43 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred bring our favorite "Naturalist" in the Studio, Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides to talk about "Fall Organic Gardening". Also, fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 10/03/09 Hour 2

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:28:39 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred has Steve stay on to play "Judge and Hanging Jury" for this weeks instalment of the "Garden Grappler". Todays Grappler question is: Name a Clover Variety that is Suitable for use as a Cover Crop. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve a 2010 Master Gardner Calendar. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 09/27/09 Hour 1

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:37:27 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Chris Aycock & Juliet Voightlander of the El Dorado Nursery & Garden about what is happening to the north. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 09/27/09 Hour 2

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:16:17 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Shellie Perry of the El Dorado Chapter of The California Native Plant Society about their "Native Plant Sale" on October 3, 2009 at the El Dorado "Placerville" Fair Grounds. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Deciduous Shrub. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Farmers Almanac, for 2010. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 09/20/09 Hour 1

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:26:14 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Lori Ann Asmus of Emerald City Interior Landscape Services about "Fall Houseplant Care". Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 09/20/09 Hour 2

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:22:43 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred has Lori Ann stay on to play judge and jury for todays installment of the Grappler. Also Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum, about whats blooming in September. Todays Grappler question in honor of "Talk Like a Pirate Day" is: Name a Plant with a Pirate Connection. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the 2010 Farmers Almanac. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 09/13/09 Hour 1

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:51:53 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Don Shor of The Redwood Barn Nursery located in Davis, CA. Also if you like what Don has to say, you can listen to his Pod Cast at The Davis, CA. Garden Show. Also, Fred steps further into the 21st Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, general irritations and over all complaints at Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 09/13/09 Hour 2

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:12:43 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred has Don stay on to play judge and jury for the grappler. While Fred set's up the Question he and Don talk withPaul Tsamtsis about the begonia Sow, being held at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Shrub that Typically Blooms in the Fall. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve a $50.00 Gift Certificate for any Sun Gro Black Gold Product redeemable at Emigh Hardware - on El Camino Just West of Watt Avenue, in Sacramento, CA. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 09/06/09 Hour 1

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:31:59 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Sacramento U.C. Master Gardner Shannon Gordon about the upcoming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Today, Fred also attempts to anger his call screener in having a Garden Grappler for Hour 1 and Hour 2. Todays Hour 1 Grappler question is: Name an Herb that begins with a letter from the word L-A-B-O-R, in honor of Labor Day. Caller number 5 (with the correct answer) will recieve the book: Essential Earthman By: Henry Mitchell. Also, Fred steps further into the 21st Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, general irritations and over all complaints at Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 09/06/09 Hour 2

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:21:21 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks about something "Fishy" with Georgia Vonk of the Camellia Koi Club about the Koi Show happening September 12th Thru the 13th at the Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville, CA. off of Washington Blvd. near Old Town Roseville. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Cool Weather Cover Crop. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Dr. Earth Gardening Guide. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 08/30/09 Hour 1

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:22:43 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides about all of your "Late Summer" organic Gardening. Also, Fred steps further into the 21st Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, general irritations and over all complaints at Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 08/30/09 Hour 2

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:37:13 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred continues to answer your questions and emails as Steve play judge and jury for this weeks Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Cool Weather Cover Crop. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Doctor Earth Gardening Guide. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 08/23/09 Hour 1

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:18:35 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with the preveior of Pretty and author of the renound book: Roses for Dummies, Lance Walheim, about "Citrus" . Also, Fred steps further into the 21st Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, general irritations and over all complaints at Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 08/23/09 Hour 2

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:14:22 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred continues to answer your questions and emails. Todays Grappler question is: Name a variety of Loose Leaf Lettuce. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the 2010 Master Gardner, Garden Calendar. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 08/16/09 Hour 1

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:37:25 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Debbie Flower of The American River College Horticulture Department Together they discuss all of their "Late Summer Gardening Tips" while answering your questions and emails. Also, Fred steps further into the 21st Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, general irritations and over all complaints at Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 08/16/09 Hour 2

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:20:36 -0400

To round out the second hour Fred continues to answer your questions and emails as he and Debbie judge your Grappler Answers. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Plant that blooms in the SPRING, and then Blooms Again in the Late SUMMER / EARLY - FALL?. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the 2010 Master Gardner, Garden Calendar. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 08/09/09 Hour 1

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:18:57 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Analisa Stewart, owner of Arbor Entities, Sacramento, CA.. Together they discuss all things "Trees" while answering your questions and emails. To learn more about Mrs. Stewart's Services, please follow the clickable links. Fred hits us with an early Grappler,...Todays Grappler question is: Name a TREE that Flowers in the Summer. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Dr. Earth Gardening Guide. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 08/09/09 Hour 2

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:14:47 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred continues to answer your questions and emails. Also fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about What's Blooming in August! Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 08/02/09 Hour 1

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 14:44:31 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with the Author of the Book: Container Gardening for Health Mrs. Barbara Barker. For more information on healthy eating and enjoying the bounty of your garden please visit Mrs. Barker's Web Site The Gourmet Gardner. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 08/02/09 Hour 2

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:29:44 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred continues to answer your questions and emails. Todays Grappler question is: Name a vegetable you can plant from seed here in the Valley. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Dr. Earth Gardening Guide. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 07/26/09 Hour 1

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:40:19 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred brings us a masterful day, while inviting the U.C. Master Gardners Shannon Gordon and Judy McClure into the studio to talk about "Harvest Day" at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Also, Fred steps further into the 21st Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, general irritations and over all complaints at Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 07/26/09 Hour 2

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:31:20 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Judy and Shannon to stay on as judge and jury for this weeks instalment of the Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Variety of Seedless Grape. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Dr. Earth Gardening Guide. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 07/19/09 Hour 1

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:51:14 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to talk about "Pyrethroid Alternatives". Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 07/19/09 Hour 2

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 12:22:22 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Steve to stay on as judge and jury for this weeks instalment of the Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name an Organic Control for Pests, a Control that you can use instead of Pyrethroids. (Ants, Fleas, Lawn Grubs?, Aphids, etc.). Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Dr. Earth Gardening Guide. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 07/12/09 Hour 1

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:21:25 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Lori Ann Asmus of Emerald City Interior Landscape Services about: Summer Houseplant Care. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 07/12/09 Hour 2

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:17:29 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Lori Ann to stay on as judge and jury for this weeks instalment of the Grappler, you can contact her at (916) 446-8042. Todays Grappler question is: Mention a House Plant that has a womans Name. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Dr. Earth Gardening Guide.Fred also talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is Blooming in July. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 07/05/09 Hour 1

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:20:49 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Debbie Flower of American River College about all of your summer gardening tips Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 07/05/09 Hour 2

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:16:33 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Debbie to stay on as judge and jury for this weeks instalment of the Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Mention a plant that shares it's name with an American Historical Figure from the Revolutionary War era. (John Hart - Heart of Flame Bromelia, e.g.). Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Dr. Earth Gardening Guide. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 06/28/09 Hour 1

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:38:54 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Nels Borlaug of Sun Kissed Sprinklers & Landscaping about all of your irrigation options and systems. For information about their services you may contact their Business Line at: (916) 483-4551. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 06/28/09 Hour 2

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:39:46 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred answers your call-in questions and eMail's. Todays Grappler question is: Name a part to a Drip Irrigation System,.... and state what it does .Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Dr. Earth Gardening Guide. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 06/21/09 Hour 1

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:14:45 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with the God of Organics, owner and operator of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides: Steve Zien. Together they will discuss "Summer in the Garden". Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 06/21/09 Hour 2

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:10:58 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Steve to stay on as the Judge and Jury for this installment of the Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Mention a Plant named after a Dad.Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Dr. Earth Gardening Guide. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 06/14/09 Hour 1

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:32:13 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with The Sacramento Bee Garden Columnist: Debbie Arrington. Additionally Fred suprises us with an early Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Rose with a Summer-Y kind of name.Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Dr. Earth Gardening Guide. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 06/14/09 Hour 2

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:12:52 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is "Blooming in June". Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 06/07/09 Hour 1

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:44:34 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with U.C. Master Gardener, Shannon Gordon about the upcomming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Additionally Fred talks with the author of the book Dr. Earth: Organic GardeningMilo Shammas. Also, fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 06/07/09 Hour 2

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:40:03 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with the author of the book: The Explorer's Garden: Shrubs & Vines from the 4 Corners of the World, Dan Hinkley. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Variety of Cherry Tree,... and Tell Fred about it. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Children's Gardening Book "Welcome to Spring". Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 05/31/09 Hour 1

Sun, 31 May 2009 15:33:10 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Lori Ann Asmus of Emerald City Interior Landscape Services in the Studio to talk about "Spring Houseplant Care". To use her services, you may contact her at (916) 446-8042. Also, Fred steps further into the 21St. Century. Now you can read about his pet peeves, General Irritations and over all complaints by visiting the Farmer Fred's Rant Blog Spot. So Enjoy the Un-Edited, Not Yet Rated, Directors Cut of,...Farmer Fred.

Get Growing 05/31/09 Hour 2

Sun, 31 May 2009 15:24:15 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred and Lori play Judge and Jury for this installment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Mention a Plant that is also an NBA Team Name. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Book: Growing Chinese Vegetables, By: Geri Herrington. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 05/24/09 Hour 1

Sun, 24 May 2009 14:32:51 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred runs a solo show, entertaining himself, Sema and Steve for the entire hour. Email and call-in questions are answered, covering a myraid of gardening topics.

Get Growing 05/24/09 Hour 2

Sun, 24 May 2009 13:30:52 -0400

To Round out the second hour, the Honorable Fred Hoffman plays Judge and Jury for this Solo version of the Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Plant with a "Fast Name". Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the Book: Container Gardening for California, By: Jennifer Beaver and Don Williamson. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 05/17/09 Hour 1

Sun, 17 May 2009 14:47:45 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides about the ABC's of your N - P - K.

Get Growing 05/17/09 Hour 2

Sun, 17 May 2009 14:42:04 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred has Steve stay on to play Organics Judge and Jury for this weeks installment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name an Organic form of Nitrogen. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve a $50.00 Gift Certificate for Sun Gro Black Gold Products redeemable at Emigh Hardware - Sacramento, CA.. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 05/10/09 Hour 1

Sun, 10 May 2009 14:41:14 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Landscape Designer John Gray about "Top Choices". To Contact John about his services he may be reached at 1-800-757-0404. Currently his web site is down for maintnance however it may be visited at a later date at: Garden Visions Dot Com.

Get Growing 05/10/09 Hour 2

Sun, 10 May 2009 12:59:11 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum, about what is blooming in MAy. Also fred talks with Shannon Gordon about the upcoming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Todays Grappler question is: Mame a Plant with the word Mother, Mom, Ma' or Mama in it's name. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the book The Ever-Blooming Garden, By: Lee Schneller. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 05/03/09 Hour 1

Sun, 03 May 2009 15:59:14 -0400

Today on 'Get Growing' Fred takes calls and tells us about: Foothill Gardeners in Placerville. Todays Garden Grppler question is name a home grown ingredient that you put in your salsa and be creative and specific.

Get Growing 05/03/09 Hour 2

Sun, 03 May 2009 15:05:11 -0400

Get Growing 04/26/09 Hour 1

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:49:14 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Marilyn Vilas and Kathy Hodges about Cactus, Cucculents and the plant sale being held at Shepard Garden and Arts Center. Also Fred talks about his new propaganda campagin: April 28th is Fred's Offical Tomato Planting Day.

Get Growing 04/26/09 Hour 2

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:46:31 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Ron Greening of Dramm Irrigation and Fertilizers about the variety of products they offer. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Cheery Tomato Variety . Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the 2009 Sacramento County Master Gardner Calendar. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 04/19/09 Hour 1

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:25:27 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with John Hoffman (No Relation) and Michelle Miller of Sun Gro Black Gold Products about Soils and Fertalizers. Also, Fred throws us for a loop in hosting the Garden Grappler Early. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Tomato Variety that is named after a person. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve a $50.00 Gift Certificate for Sun Gro Black Gold Products, redemable at Emigh Hardware - Sacramento, CA.. Do you have a question for the folks at Black Gold about how to use their products? Then visit their Blog using the following clickable link. Blog: Black Gold Products

Get Growing 04/19/09 Hour 2

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 14:20:36 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts at the U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is blooming in April. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 04/12/09 Hour 1

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:27:20 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has the Master of Organics in the studio Steve Zien. Steve is the proprietor of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides. Today they will be affording listeners "Organic - Spring Garding Advice". Also Fred talks with Anita Clevenger of the Old Sacramento Historical Cemetery about their Open Garden & Rose Sale on Saturday, April 18th.

Get Growing 04/12/09 Hour 2

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 13:33:08 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred has Steve play Judge and Jury for this installment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Using a letter from the work PASSOVER, Name a Vegetable you can grow in your garden that could be served at Easter Sunday Dinner. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve TWO tickets to the Woodland Library Rose Club Garden & Home Tour, on Sunday April 26th. Also Fred talks with Shannon Gordon about the upcoming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 04/05/09 Hour 1

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:30:15 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with the Organic Category Manager for Kellogg Garden Products Gisele Schoniger about their products and applying them to your every day gardening.

Get Growing 04/05/09 Hour 2

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:22:49 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred runs the Solo Mission and zings every one with the Garden Grappler Question. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Plant you can grow in Northern California. But, use the Botanical Name, Genus and Species. Caller number 5 (With the correct answer) will recieve the book: 75 Exceptional Herbs for your Garden, By: Jack Staub. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 03/29/09 Hour 1

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:21:29 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred is recovering from The Single Malt Scotch Tasting in San Francisco on Saturday. However the show has been placed in the capable hands of Don Shore of The Redwood Barn Nursery and Debbi Flower of The American River College Horticulture Department. Together they will be answering all of your gardening questions.

Get Growing 03/29/09 Hour 2

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:18:03 -0400

For our second hour Don and Debbie talk with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum, about what is blooming this Spring. Don and Debbie continue to answer your call in questions. If you want to hear more of Don Shore,... he also has a podcast that can be found at the Davis Garden Show Dot Com, Clickable Link.

Get Growing 03/22/09 Hour 1

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:42:15 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to give us some inside "Tips & Tricks" to Organic Vegetable Gardning.

Get Growing 03/22/09 Hour 2

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:27:42 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Steve to stay on and assist with the judging of this weeks installment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Vegetable that you can plant in your garden during the Warm Months that begins with a letter from the word S-P-R-I-N-G. Caller number 5 will get a Certificate for Black Gold Products by SunGro. Just visit the clickable link for more information. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 03/15/09 Hour 1

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:44:09 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Saul Wiseman of the Sacramento Perennial Plant Club in the studio to talk about their upcoming events. Mainly the Organic Gardening event at McKinley Park, Saturday March 21, 2009 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The Main Speaker will appear at 12:00 Noon.

Get Growing 03/15/09 Hour 2

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:40:37 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred Has Saul stay on to play judge and jury for this weeks installment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Plant with the word "MOON" in it's name. Caller number 5 will get the Book: Perennial Companions By: Tom Fisher and published By: Timber Press. Fred also talks with Shannon Gordon of the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center about their upcoming events for Spring.Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 03/08/09 Hour 1

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:34:17 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Robert Lenny, Co-Inventor of The Gutter Glove on the show to talk about his product the Gutter Glove Rain Water Recycling System. Also Fred has Tony Tomeo, the Responder and Innovator of the interactive website Ask Tony The Gardener in the studio to talk about the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show happening on March 18th Thru the 22nd, 2009.

Get Growing 03/08/09 Hour 2

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:26:01 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Tony to stay on and assist with the judging of this weeks installment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler question is: Name a Variety of Heirloom Tomato. Caller number 5 will get a Gift Certificate from POW Nursery, Wilton, CA.. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 03/01/09 Hour 1

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:30:27 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred brings some Sunshine into our cloudy day, by having Mary Jane Popp in the studio to talk about the Sacramento "Spring" Home & Garden Show . Also Fred explores the natrual side of things with Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to give us some additional "Spring Tips".

Get Growing 03/01/09 Hour 2

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:50:38 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Steve to stay on and play Judge and hanging Jury for this weeks installment of the Garden Grappler. Todays Grappler is: Name a Beneficial Insect? Caller number 5 will get the book Green House Plants from: Ortho Books. Need more Farmer Fred durring the week? Well he has "Fred's" daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates".

Get Growing 02/22/09 Hour 1

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:18:09 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred Has Cedar Seeger of Four Winds Growers in the studio to help answer all of your Citrus Questions. Also Fred throws us a curve ball, Todays Grappler is: Name a Variety of Orange? Caller number 5 will get the book Green House Plants from: Ortho Books.

Get Growing 02/22/09 Hour 2

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:13:38 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred talks to Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is blooming in February in and around the Arboretum. Fred also talks with Shannon Gordon about upcomming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Also Fred has daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates"

Get Growing 02/15/09 Hour 1

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:40:44 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Don Shor of The Redwood Barn about getting ready for "Summer Garding".

Get Growing 02/15/09 Hour 2

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:34:07 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Don Shor don the black robe to play judge and jury for this weeks installment of the "Garden Grappler". Fred asks phone in listeners to: Name a Plant with a Stormy kind of name. Caller number five gets the book 50 High Impact, Low Care Garden Plants by: Tracey Disabato. To learn more about Mrs. Disbato, please visit the clickable link.

Get Growing 02/08/09 Hour 1

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:47:56 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred is looking into the future while talking with Pat Rubin about preparing for Summer Gardening.

Get Growing 02/08/09 Hour 2

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:43:28 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Pat stay on to play judge and jury for this weeks installment of the "Garden Grappler". Fred asks phone in listeners to: Name a Plant with a Valentine kind of name. Caller number five gets the book A Rose By Any Name By Douglas Brenner. Also Fred has daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates"

Get Growing 02/01/09 Hour 1

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:34:10 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with the Princess of Pruning Darcie Paulin, of Custom Plantings By: Darcie. Together they will tell you how to nip and tuck (Prune) your trees and bushes for better health and the longevity of your plants and trees.

Get Growing 02/01/09 Hour 2

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 14:31:26 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Darcie stay on to play judge and hanging jury for this Grid Iron - Classic instalment of the "Garden Grappler". Fred asks phone in listeners to: Name a Plant that shares it's name with a National Football League Team or the name of it's City. Caller number five gets a "Fruit Salad Tree" from Dave Wilson Nursery. Also Fred has daily Garden updates at Twitter,... just follow the clickable link. "Farmer Fred's Daily Garden Updates"

Get Growing 01/24/09 Hour 1

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:14:20 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred fulfills all of your organic gardening needs once again with the Master of Organics, Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to provide his second instalment of "Starting an Organic Vegetable Garden".

Get Growing 01/24/09 Hour 2

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:11:12 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Steve stay on to play judge and hanging jury for this weeks installment of the "Garden Grappler". Fred asks callers to: Name a Mid Winter Gardening Chore, for "Our Area". Caller #5 gets a "Fruit Salad " Tree from Dave Wilson Nursery. Fred also talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is blooming during this time of year.

Get Growing 01/18/09 Hour 1

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:57:05 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred fulfills all of your organic gardening needs by having Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides live in the studio to teach us how to start our own organic vegetable garden. Also to learn where to buy the gotten goodies of Organic Gardners in your area, please visit Local Harvest Orginization website.

Get Growing 01/18/09 Hour 2

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:49:29 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Steve stay on to play judge and hanging jury for this weeks installment of the "Garden Grappler". Fred asks callers to: Mention a plant whose name connotes a Winter Condition (Iceland Poppy = For Example). Caller #5 gets a "Fruit Salad " Tree from Dave Wilson Nursery.

Get Growing 01/11/09 Hour 1

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 14:43:14 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Debbie Flower of American River College in the studio to talk about some of her Fall and Winter Garden Tips.

Get Growing 01/11/09 Hour 2

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 13:52:28 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Debbie Flower stay on to play judge and hanging jury for this weeks installment of the "Garden Grappler". Fred asks callers to: Name a song with a flowering plant in its name. Caller #5 gets a "Fruit Salad " Tree from Dave Wilson Nursery.

Get Growing 01/04/09 Hour 1

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 14:44:44 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Baldo Villegas & Charlotte Owendyk of the Sierra Foothills Rose Society in the studio to help answer all of your Rosearean questions.

Get Growing 01/04/09 Hour 2

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 12:44:14 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred Fred talks with U.C. Master Gardener: Snannon Gordon about upcoming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Fred also asks listeners to call in with ther best answers to the Garden Grappler question: Name a Rose with a Singer or a Song Title in it's name. Caller number five (5) will recieve a "Fruit Salid Tree" from Dave Wilson Nursery. That is four different types of fruit on one tree: Peach, Nectarine, Plum and Apricot. Fred also continues to answer your questions and emails.

Get Growing 12/28/08 Hour 1

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:33:55 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Ed Laivo of Dave Wilson Nursery about the proper planting and care of your "Fruit Trees". Fred also answers callers questions and listener emails.

Get Growing 12/28/08 Hour 2

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:30:39 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred has Ed Laivo stay on to play judge and hanging jury as he asks listeners to call in with their best answers to the Garden Grappler question: Name a Variety of Cherry Tree. Fred and Ed also continue to answer your questions and emails.

Get Growing 12/21/08 Hour 1

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:31:25 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to talk about "Gardening in Wet Weather".

Get Growing 12/21/08 Hour 2

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 14:26:42 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred Fred asks Steve to stay on as Judge and Hanging Jury for this weeks instalment of the "Garden Grappler". Sing,... "Yes he Said Sing", one of the line from "The 12 Days of Christmas" that mentions Flora or Fauna,.... Not Human. Together they also answer listener call-in questions and emails.

Get Growing 12/14/08 Hour 1

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:31:50 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Debbie Arrington, member of the Sacramento Rose Society and The Sacramento Bee Garden Writer, in the studio to talk shop. Together they answer your questions and Emails about gardening.

Get Growing 12/14/08 Hour 2

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 14:29:11 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred offers listeners the chance to call in and Name a Red Rose. The "Grarden Grappler" Grand Prize winner will recieve A copy of "100 Garden Tips and Timesavers" by: Walter Chandoha.

Get Growing 12/07/08 Hour 1

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:14:48 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Lance Walheim in the studio to talk about a wide variety of Citrus Plants, from Oranges and Lemons to the oddly shaped and aromatic "Buddha's Hand". He is the author of several books including Gardening for Dummies, California Home Landscaping and Citrus: By Lance Walheim among several other titles. To learn more please visit the clickable links.

Get Growing 12/07/08 Hour 2

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:03:54 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts at the U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is blooming in December. Also fred offers listeners the chance to call in and Name a Vegetable or Flower "Seed" that you could directly Sow in the garden during December. The "Grarden Grappler" Grand Prize winner will recieve A Gift Certificate from the POW Nursery, Wilton, CA..

Get Growing 11/30/08 Hour 1

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:52:03 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred takes a well deserved day off. This week he gives us some of his best of segments.

Get Growing 11/30/08 Hour 2

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:39:34 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred takes a well deserved day off. This week he gives us some of his best of segments.

Get Growing 11/23/08 Hour 1

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 14:39:31 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has the die hard Packer Fan back, Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to talk about your Fall Organic Gardening Chores. Also the team taste tests some local produce (Mandarins and Persimmons) from the Sacramento Farmers Market.

Get Growing 11/23/08 Hour 2

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:21:58 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Steve to stay on and play judge and jury for this instalment of the "Garden Grappler". Fred asks callers to: Name a California Native Plant that begins with a letter from the word T - U - R - K - E - Y. The 5th caller to answer correctly will recieve the book, "The Earth Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book" By: Mike Oehler.

Get Growing 11/16/08 Hour 1

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:32:23 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred runs a solo mission in the studio today, taking your calls and answering your emails. He does however, talks with Ted Meredith about 2 books he has authored, Bamboo for Gardens and The Complete Book of Garlic.

Get Growing 11/16/08 Hour 2

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:04:54 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred hits us with a Garden Grappler, asking callers to "Name a Vegetable you can Plant from Seed in November and December. Fred also continues to answer your call in questions and emails.

Get Growing 11/09/08 Hour 1

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:28:59 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred Has Pat Rubin in the studio to talk about "Forcing Bulbs". Also, Fred gives us an early "Garden Grappler" in asking callers to "Name a plant with a Military Name." In honor of Vetrans Day this Tuesday.

Get Growing 11/09/08 Hour 2

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:24:26 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is blooming in November. Fred also answers your call in questions and emails.

Get Growing 11/02/08 Hour 1

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:37:25 -0500

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred Talks with Wes Dempsey about the "Trees of Bidwell Mansion" at the Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park. Also Fred takes us on the road to Salt Point California State Park, to talk with Park Ranger Ashford Woods, about the Rotodendron's in and around the park. To learn more about these locations please follow the clickable links.

Get Growing 11/02/08 Hour 2

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 14:34:34 -0500

To Round out the second hour Fred asks caller to: Name a Plant that typically blooms here in November,... and the plant's name must begin with a letter from the month NOVEMBER. Fred also continues to answer your gardening questions and emails.

Get Growing 10/26/08 Hour 1

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:43:34 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides about your natural alternatives in the garden.

Get Growing 10/26/08 Hour 2

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 14:38:00 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Steve to stay on as Hanging Judge and Jury for this weeks "Garden Grappler". Fred asks callers to Name a plant that shares it's name with a Halloween candy Treat.

Get Growing 10/19/08 Hour 1

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:30:09 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Debbie Flower American River College of the ARC Horticulture Department in the studio to talk about all of your "Fall Gardening Tips".

Get Growing 10/19/08 Hour 2

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:23:59 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks Debbie to stay on as Hanging Judge and Jury for this weeks "Garden Grappler". Fred asks callers to Name a shrub or vine whose leaves turn color in the fall.

Get Growing 10/12/08 Hour 1

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:05:15 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred kicks off the morning with Mary Jane Popp in the studio to talk about the Sacramento Fall Home & Garden Show comming up. Also Fred talks about everything Roses with our local Rosarian and Entomologist Baldo Villegas about the Rose & Arrangement Show on OCT 18th. For more information please visit Sierra Foothills Rose Society web site using the clicable link. Today Fred pulls the "Garden Grappler" early in asking listeners to: "Name a Rose with a Color in it's name."

Get Growing 10/12/08 Hour 2

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:57:05 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about what is blooming in the Fall.

Get Growing 10/05/08 Hour 1

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:42:07 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talk with Brad Gay of JB's Power Equipment in Davis, CA.. Together they discuss Four Stroke, 2-Stroke motor garden empliments, maintenance, repair for Weed Eaters, Leaf Blowers, Mowers, Edgers, Chipper Shredders and Chain Saws. If you let them sit for winter,.. use STA-BIL By: Golden Eagle to equalize the fule in the tank. Remember to winterize your small engine equipment.

Get Growing 10/05/08 Hour 2

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:53:29 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks callers to: Name a Lawn Mower Maintenance Task. Also Fred talks with Shannon Gordon of the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center about the up coming events. Fred also talks with Shellie Perry of the California Native Plant Society El Dorado Chapter, about their "Plant Sale".

Get Growing 09/28/08 Hour 1

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:46:59 -0400

Farmer Fred answers your gardening questions!

Get Growing 09/28/08 Hour 2

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:21:54 -0400

Farmer Fred answers your gardening questions!

Get Growing 09/21/08 Hour 1

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:50:47 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talk with Pat Rubin of the The Sacramento Bee talk about Square Foot Gardening. Issues such as shade, water management (Over-Head Spray, Drip and Hand Watering), soil management and individual care for each plant's suare foot of Real Estate, as well as dissimular plants. Also Pat sadly announces that she will no longer be at the Sacraento Bee as of October 3rd.

Get Growing 09/21/08 Hour 2

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:43:28 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks callers to: Name a vegetable that you can plant this time of year (Mid-SEP to Mid-OCT) either by seed or by transplant. He also continues to answer your call-in questions and Emails.

Get Growing 09/14/08 Hour 1

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:35:15 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred invites Garry Chin, Sue Golden and Jim Phillips of the Camellia Koi Club into the studio to talk about installing ponds and maintaining Koi habitats. Also they talk about 2008 Combined Koi Show, September 27th and 28th, located at the Placer County Fairgrounds, in Roseville, CA. Admission is Free and over 100 Koi will compete for "Best in Show"!

Get Growing 09/14/08 Hour 2

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:31:30 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred continues to answer your questions and emails. Today on "The Garden Grappler" Fred asks listeners to name a that is Native to Mexico. Fred also tals with Master Gardener Roberta Hopkins about the "Composting Workshop". Also the "Blooming Shrub" that Fred was thinking of that started with a "C",... was Boltonia. He remembered shortly after the end of the show.

Get Growing 09/07/08 Hour 1

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:49:55 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Darcie Paulin of Custom Plantings By: Darcie in the studio to talk about "Fall Planting". Together they also answer call in questions and emails. To contact Darcie, please visit the clickable link or she can be reached at (916) 743-3427.

Get Growing 09/07/08 Hour 2

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:45:48 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred continues to answer your questions and emails. Today on "The Garden Grappler" Fred asks listeners to name a a plant that blooms primarily in the Fall. Also Fred talks with U.C. Master Gardener Shannon Gordon of the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center about all of the upcoming events. Fred also mentions the Shepard Garden and Arts Center upcoming sales and events.

Get Growing 08/31/08 Hour 1

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:28:18 -0400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Chris Aycock and Jiliet Voightlander of El Dorado Nursery & Garden in the studio to help us "Get Ready for Fall" They are going to help Fred answer your gardening questions and emails.

Get Growing 08/31/08 Hour 2

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 13:39:28 -0400

To Round out the second hour Fred along with Chris and Juliet continue to answer your questions and emails. Today on "The Garden Grappler" Fred asks listeners to name a summer blooming plant that begins with a letter from the word L-A-B-O-R, in honor of the Labor Day Weekend.

Get Growing 08/24/08 Hour 1

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:21:19 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides about "Organic Gardening Made Easy".

Get Growing 08/24/08 Hour 2

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 15:13:55 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred and Steve continue to answer your questions and emails. Today on "The Garden Grappler" Fred asks listeners to "Name a Species of Quercus."

Get Growing 08/17/08 Hour 1

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:40:09 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Debbie Flower of American River College"Full Time" Porfessor a the ARC Horticulture Department about your upcoming "Summer Garden Tips". Also Fred catches us off guard with an early Garden Grappler "Name a Plant which shares its name with an Elvis Presley song,....and sing part of it."

Get Growing 08/17/08 Hour 2

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:36:31 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about "Summer Bloomers". Fred also answers your call-in questions and emails.

Get Growing 08/10/08 Hour 1

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:50:52 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to talk about organic alternatives in gardening.

Get Growing 08/10/08 Hour 2

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:45:14 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred invites Steve to stay on and play judge and hanging jury for this weeks installment of the "Garden Grappler" Name a plant who shares its name with an Olympic event. Together they also answer your questions and emails.

Get Growing 08/03/08 Hour 1

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:38:45 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Debbie Flower ofAmerican River College"Full Time" Professer at the ARC Horticulture Department in the studio to talk about "Summer Garden Tips". Together they help answer all of your gardening questions and emails.

Get Growing 08/03/08 Hour 2

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 15:35:08 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred invites Debbie Flower to stay on to play judge and hanging jury for this weeks installment of the "Garden Grappler". Fred asks listeners to "Name a plant whos leaves are not green this time of year".

Get Growing 07/27/08 Hour 1

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:30:42 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with U.C. Master Gardners Shannon Gordon and Judy McClure in the studio about the 2008 Harvest Day, on August 2nd at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center located at 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. just south of Madison Ave. (Watch out for the Chickens, they like to stand in the Road) .To learn more about The U.C. Master Gardners and their programs please visit the U.C. CoOprative Extension home page.

Get Growing 07/27/08 Hour 2

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:57:51 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred invites Judy and Shannon to stay on to play judge and hanging jury for this weeks installment of the "Garden Grappler". Fred asks listeners to "Name a Fall / Winter / Spring Vegetable that you can plant from seed during August in our area". Also Fred talks with Ed Laivo of Dave Wilson Nursery about the fruit tasting at Capital Nursery, Sunrise / Elk Grove / Freeport.

Get Growing 07/20/08 Hour 1

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:50:29 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to talk about "Organic Pest Control Alternatives". Fred also has a taste testing of Peach, Pluot and Plumbs near the bottom half of the hour.

Get Growing 07/20/08 Hour 2

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 14:17:18 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred Talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about the comming "Summer Bloomers". For the "Garden Grappler" Callers are asked to "Name a way you can control Mosquitos in your own yard".

Get Growing 07/13/08 Hour 1

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:53:35 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Mike Connor a Irrigation Consultation and Evaluation (I.C.E.) auditor in the studio to help us conserve water usage. You can learn more about his services by listening to this Pod Cast or by reading the article at the Sac Bee "Water Conservation". To request the services of Mr. Connor, please call (916) 772 - 2226.

Get Growing 07/13/08 Hour 2

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:46:31 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks callers to "Name a Plant with water (or Connotates water) in it's name." for this weeks installment of the "Garden Grappler". Fred continues to answer your gardening questions and emails.

Get Growing 07/06/08 Hour 1

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:58:29 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Dave Andrews of Trinity Gardens & Landscape and Los Rios Community College in the studio to talk about "Watering Wisdom". Together they answer your watering and gardening questions.

Get Growing 07/06/08 Hour 2

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:54:53 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred asks callers to "Name a Hot Pepper Variety" for this weeks installment of the "Garden Grappler". He continues to answer your gardening questions and emails.

Get Growing 06/29/08 Hour 1

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:35:23 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has a well deserved weekend off. So filling up his Gardening Clogs, Don Shore of the The Redwood Barn and Debbie Flower of Sierra College are in the studio to answer your questions and keep you entertained.

Get Growing 06/29/08 Hour 2

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:28:18 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred continues to ride his Incumbent Bicycle around Tahoe while Don and Debbie answer your gardening questions. For your added garden listening pleasure you can listen to Don's Pod Cast at The Davis, CA. Garden Show.

Get Growing 06/22/08 Hour 1

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:09:27 -14400

This hour, Farmer Fred talks to Pat Rubin from the Sacramento Bee, and with Carolyn SInger, author of "Deer in my Garden"

Get Growing 06/22/08 Hour 2

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:21:46 -14400

This hour, more with Pat Rubin of the Sacramento Bee. On the "Garden Grappler", callers are asked to name a plant with a hot name. Then, Ed Lavio of the Amador Flower Farm joins the show.

Get Growing 06/15/08 Hour 1

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:52:44 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred discusses at hot topic with Gail Tauchus of The Sacramento County Department of Water Resoutces about proper watering. For information about your areas Watering Guidelines please visitThe Regional Water Authority and or Sacramento County Water Agency. Fred also goes Solo in answering your phone questions and responding to your emails.

Get Growing 06/15/08 Hour 2

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:49:26 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts of The U.C. Davis Arboretum about "Late Spring Bloomers". In keeping up with the conservation theme Fred asks listeners to Name a deciduous tree with leaves (or Leaflets) that are two or more inches wide, for this weeks "Garden Grappler".

Get Growing 06/08/08 Hour 1

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:30:58 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Lori Ann Asmus of Emerald City Interior Landscape Servicesa about "Summer Houseplant Care". For questions or consultations Lori Ann can be reached using her Business Line at (916) 446 - 8042.

Get Growing 06/08/08 Hour 2

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:25:53 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred turns up the volume on the "Garden Grappler" in asking callers to: "Name a Houseplant that shares all or part of it's name with a well-known Rock & Roll Band." So put on your headphones and Rock out with your Plants out as Lori Ann and Fred judge your answers and assist with all of your gardening questions and emails.

Get Growing 06/01/08 Hour 1

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:49:02 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to talk about the Difference in Fertilizers. Also Fred talks with Shannon Gordon of The Fair Oaks Horticulture Center to talk about their upcoming events.

Get Growing 06/01/08 Hour 2

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:27:16 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred and Steve keep the soil ball rolling in asking callers to: Name an Organic Source of Nitrogen that can be found in organic Fertilizers? for this weeks "Garden Grappler". Also they stay On-Board to answer your questions and email.

Get Growing 05/25/08 Hour 1

Sun, 25 May 2008 15:22:00 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Darcie Paulin of Custom Plantings By: Darcie in the studio to antagonize him and to talk about "Hot Plants for Hot Weather". Together they yell, laugh and cry while answering your call-in questions and eMail.

Get Growing 05/25/08 Hour 2

Sun, 25 May 2008 15:19:15 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about "Mid-Summer Bloomings" in and around Sacramento. Darcie continues her abuse as she and Fred ask the Garden Grappler callers to "Name 3 plants: one with a red flower, one with a white flower and one with a blue flower" in honor of the Memorial Day Weekend.

Get Growing 05/18/08 Hour 1

Sun, 18 May 2008 15:15:10 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with renound author Lance Walheim. Lance literally wrote the book,..."Roses for Dummies" and "California Landscaping". Together they discuss Citrus, Roses and Landscaping. To learn more about Mr. Walheim's books and methods, please visit the clickable link.

Get Growing 05/18/08 Hour 2

Sun, 18 May 2008 14:58:56 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred has John Hoffman (No Relation) and Michelle Miller of Black Gold Organic Soil and Fertilizer products. The Rose and Flower fertilizer "N-P-K" (Nitrogen 4) - (Phosphorus 6) - (Potassium 2) comes in 4lb (1.8 Kilograms) size and the Organic Potting Soil comes in 4, 8, 16 Quart, 1 & 2 Qubic Foot sizes. The product is available at Longs Drug Stores, El Dorado Nursery & Garden and other independent nurserys. Also for the Grappler Fred asks listeners to "Name a Mandarin Variety".

Get Growing 05/11/08 Hour 1

Sun, 11 May 2008 14:35:31 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred Has Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to talk about "Smart Gardening" and "Saving Water". Together they Raise the Roof while answering your phone in questions and emails.

Get Growing 05/11/08 Hour 2

Sun, 11 May 2008 14:22:42 -14400

To Round out the second hour Fred talks with Ron Greening the Director of Marketing for Dram Irrigation about their lines of irrigation systems and accesories. Also in honor of "Mothers Day", Fred asks callers to mention a specific variety of plant with a female name in the "Garden Grappler".

Get Growing 05/04/08 Hour 1

Sun, 04 May 2008 14:54:58 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with renouned Garden Columbist Jeff Lowenfels (A.K.A. "The Germinator") and the innovater of Alaska Humus, about his book: Teaming with Microbes. If you want to get a great look at what is in your soil give Jeff's Macro-Scope a try, for information on the product please visit the Close to Infinity website.

Get Growing 04/27/08 Hour 1

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:50:31 -14400

Today Farmer Fred has Marilyn Vilas and Kathy Hodges of The Cactus and Succulent Society of America in the studio to talk about Cactus and Succulents. Also they talk about the Cactus Sale at The Shepard Garden and Arts Center.

Get Growing 04/27/08 Hour 2

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:47:08 -14400

For our second hour Fred talks with Kellogg Garden Products educator, Gisele Shoniger about Organic Fertilizers and other products. Fred also talks with fellow Master Gardener, Shannon Gordon about the upcoming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Also Fred spices it up and turns up the heat in asking listeners to name a variety of Hot Pepper, for the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 04/20/08 Hour 1

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:48:19 -14400

Today Farmer Fred chats with Bill Bird and Venus Stromberg about Tomatos and the Yahoo Group Tomato Mania. The group caters to all things Tomato's and boasts over 1,300 members. To read the postings you will have to become a member of the group, however. Also in the Studio this morning is Pat Rubin of The Sacramento Bee, taking time out her busy schedule to talk about "Colorful Plants and Square Foot Gardening". Your call-in questions and emails are answered on "Get Growing".

Get Growing 04/20/08 Hour 2

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:36:54 -14400

For our second hour Fred and Pat continue to answer your questions and emails. The Garden Grappler is a stumper, "Name a plant with Variegated Foliage (Multi Colored) whos name begins with a letter from the word, EXODUS."Fred also talks with Baldo Villegas our local Rosarian and State of California Entomologist (Bug Doctor) promoting the Rose Show, next Saturday at the Shepard Garden and Arts Center.

Get Growing 04/13/08 Hour 1

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:48:56 -14400

Today Farmer Fred gets out of the studio and hangs out at a custom landscaped home by The Lawn Man. Also Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides is on sight of offer helpful tips on caring for the freshly installed lawn and plants.

Get Growing 04/13/08 Hour 2

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:46:39 -14400

For our second hour Fred and Steve continue to talk with Bernie of The Lawn Man about the process involved in the landscaping of the home. So see the pictures please visit the Lawn Man link or type in the key work "Lawn Man". To get a quote on The Lawn Man's services please call (916) 739 - 1420.

Get Growing 04/06/08 Hour 1

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:57:45 -14400

Today Farmer Fred Starts us off with Andrew Neiman of Wind Mill Nursery Inc.. Together they talk about "Cold Hardy Tropicals" with emphasis on the Australian Native, the "Pink" Cordyline as well as other variations / geanuses (Terminalis, Australis & Caspar). Fred and Andrew also answer your gardening questions.

Get Growing 04/06/08 Hour 2

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:54:41 -14400

For our second hour Fred Talks with Warren Roberts of The U.C. Davis Arboretum about "Whats Blooming in Early Spring". Next Fred has Shannon Gordon of The Fair Oaks Horticulture Center to talk about their upcoming events. To wrap our last hour the Garden Grappler springs into action in asking callers to Mention a Plant that Includes the Word "Spring".

Get Growing 03/30/08 Hour 1

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:46:31 -14400

Today Farmer Fred takes a well deserved day off. Guest Hosts Don Shore of the The Redwood Barn Nursery and Debbie Flower of Sierra College take your calls and answer your questions. They also talk with Shelly Perry about the El Dorado C.N.P.S. Plant Sale. For more information please use the clickable links. to listen to Don Shore's Pod Cast please visit the Davis Garden Show link.

Get Growing 02/30/08 Hour 2

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:42:29 -14400

For our second hour of Get Growing. Don Shore and Debbie Flower continue to answer your gardening questions.

Get Growing 03/23/08 Hour 1

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:10:44 -14400

Today Farmer Fred offers us a "Best Of" edtion of Get Growing. First Fred talks with Home & Garden Television's Paul James, host of Gardening By the Yard. Then fred talks to Tom Cortright of Orchard Nursery while attending NorCal - A Horticultural Trade Show. Next we talk with a representative from Kellogg Garden Products about the products they offer. Then he talks with Daisy of the WPA Rock Garden located across from William Land Park near Fairytale Town Town in Sacramento, CA.

Get Growing 03/23/08 Hour 2

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:07:26 -14400

For our second hour of the "Best Of" edtion Fred takes us up toward Sonoma County to Fort Ross and talks with California State Parks Ranger Heidi Horviss about the Forts Gardens and Russian Heritage. Then Fred cools off by visiting the water gardens of Flora Tropicana, located in Elk Grove, CA. For pond products and information please visit the link or call (916) 714-4200. Finnaly Fred talks with the owner of Emerald City Interior Landscape Services about choosing house plants and their proper care. For more information about any of these segments please visit the clickable web-links provided.

Get Growing 03/16/08 Hour 2

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:18:27 -14400

For our second hour Fred talks with Warren Roberts of The U.C. Davis Arboretum about "Late Winter Bloomers". Fred also answers your gardening questions and emails.

Get Growing 03/09/08 Hour 1

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:15:32 -14400

Today Farmer Fred talks with Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides about "Getting your Garden Ready for Spring".

Get Growing 03/09/08 Hour 2

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:12:36 -14400

For our second hour Fred and Steve judge the Garden Grappler as well as answer your questions and emails. Fred also directs one listener to the Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program for Codling Moth Solutions. For more information please visit the website.

Get Growing 03/02/08 Hour 1

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:07:05 -18000

Today Farmer Fred has Saul Wiseman of The Sacramento Perennial Plant Club in the Studio to talk about "Good Perennials for our Area". Fred also talks with Shannon Gordon of the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center to discuss their upcoming events.

Get Growing 03/02/08 Hour 2

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:53:11 -18000

For our second hour Farmer Fred, has us all humming along and buzzing with anticipation as he asks callers to "Name a plant with Tubular flowers". They make good Hummingbird atractants. Saul and Fred judge your answers while handling your questions.

Get Growing 02/24/08 Hour 1

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:36:16 -18000

Today Farmer Fred has Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in to talk "All About Compost". Also in the KSTE studio this morning the lovely, vivacious and devine Mary Jane Popp (On loan from KAHI "The Voice of the Foothills") drops by for a visit to talk about the Spring Sacramento Home & Garden Show. To learn more about our guests and events click on the links provided.

Get Growing 02/23/08 Hour 2

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:29:19 -18000

For our second hour Farmer Fred, observing that it is a "Leap Year", he gets the jump on leap year in asking callers: To Name a "Leapy Plant". Steve Zien stays with us to judge your answers for the "Garden Grappler". Both Fred and Steve, stay on after to diligently answer your queastions and emails on Get Growing.

Get Growing 02/17/08 Hour 1

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:34:33 -18000

Today Farmer Fred has Chris Aycock and Juliet Voigtlander of El Dorado Nursery & Garden in the studio to help answer your questions and talk about the changing weather.

Get Growing 02/17/08 Hour 2

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:31:13 -18000

Farmer Fred continues into the second hour with the Garden Grappler in asking listners to "Name a vegetable or flower seed that you could plant outdoors this month in your garden. Chris and Juliet lend their assistance in judging the Grappler. Fred also talks about building a raised bed for your garden. You can view the directions by clicking the Home & Garden Television link where pictures and detailed instructions are available.

Get Growing 02/10/08 Hour 1

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:40:23 -18000

Starting our sunny Sunday Farmer Fred First Talks with Melissa Mourkas of Landscape Legacy on the show to talk about "Garden Planning". Also Fred Speaks with Rob Littlepage of the California School of Garden Design About the School and the progams they offer.

Get Growing 02/10/08 Hour 2

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 15:35:02 -18000

For Hour two Farmer Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about "Mid Winter Bloomers". Next we Round out the Hour with the "Garden Grappler" in asking you, "To name a type of Tomato you are starting from seed this year" Also fred answers your questions and emails.

Get Growing 02/03/08 Hour 1

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:53:29 -18000

Today Farmer Fred has Pat Rubin a Gardening Columnist for The Sacramento Bee in the KSTE studio to talk about "Public Gardens" in the Sacramento and surrounding areas. To learn more please visit the provided links.

Get Growing 02/03/08 Hour 2

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:47:53 -18000

For our Second hour Farmer Fred stumps us all as he and Pat ask listeners to name a winter plant that begins with a letter from the word G-I-A-N-T-S in honor of Super Bowl Sunday. Also Fred talks with U.C. Master Gardner, Shannon Gordon of The Fair Oaks Horticulture Center about upcomming events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture center located at 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. 95628. To learn more please visit the provided links.

Get Growing 01/27/08 Hour 1

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:14:04 -18000

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has Debbie Flower of Sierra College in the studio to talk about "Winter Gardening Tips" Together they help to answer your questions and emails.

Get Growing 01/27/08 Hour 2

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:07:53 -18000

For our second hour Fred and Debbie "Chill Out" with the Garden Grappler in asking contestants to "Name a Plant with frozen water in its name". In honor of our inclemit weather.

Get Growing 1/20/08 Hour 1

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:25:30 -18000

This week Farmer Fred has Darcie Paulin of Custom Plantings By: Darcie in the studio to talk about "Winter Color". If you would like to contact Darcie she may be reached using the following phone number (916)743-3427 or you can email her through her web site. Also Saul, President of the Sacramento Perennial Plant Club called into the show to notify everyone that the Speaker for the March 22, 2008 meeting at Shepards Garden Center will be Shawn O'hara who will be talking about Mediterranean Gardens. If you wish to find additional information please visit the hyper links.

Get Growing 1/20/08 Hour 2

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:16:28 -18000

In our second hour Fred and Darcie host the "Garden Grappler" and continue to answer your call in questions and emails.

Get Growing 1/13/08 Hour 1

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:24:24 -18000

Today Farmer Fred has Ed Laivo of Dave Wilson Nursery in the studio to talk about all of your pruning procedures. Also Fred pulls out an early Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 1/13/08 Hour 2

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:14:25 -18000

Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about his "Late Fall Bloomers". Fred also continues to answer your questions on the air as well as your Emails.

Get Growing 1/06/08 Hour 1

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:46:23 -18000

Debbie Flower from Sierra College joins Farmer Fred in studio to talk about winter gardening tips.

Get Growing 1/06/08 Hour 2

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 16:08:27 -18000

Farmer Fred talks with Chuck Ingels, Sac Co. Farm Advisor, about FOHC Events.

Get Growing 12/30/07 Hour 1

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:01:57 -18000

Fred talks with Richard Hosking from Front Yard Nursery in Placerville, CA. He and Fred talk about Bare root fruit trees for the foothills.

Get Growing 12/30/07 Hour 2

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 16:49:53 -18000

Farmer Fred kicks off this hour with another one of his famous Garden Grapplers! Have a Safe and Happy New Year from Talk 650 am KSTE.

Get Growing 12/23/07 Hour 1

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:16:17 -18000

Fred begins this pre-holiday show with a conversation about citrus and roses with author, gardener and brother of an astronaut, Lance Walheim. True enough, NASA gave us Tang, but only Lance can tell us if mandarins will grow in Colfax! Click here to see what November's So. Cal's wildfires looked like from orbit and click here to check out their 'Image of the Day Gallery.'

Get Growing 12/23/07 Hour 2

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 21:56:36 -18000

Fred takes some interesting answers in todays garden grappler, name a plant that you want that begins with one of the letters from the word, 'winter.'

Get Growing 12/16/07 Hour 1

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:54:10 -18000

Fred tries and tries again to interview his invisible guest, author Lynn Coulter. Fun follows.

Get Growing 12/16/07 Hour 2

Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:38:59 -18000

Fred tackles the Garden Grappler and Lynn Coulter speaks briefly about her book.

Get Growing 12/09/07 Hour 1

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:24:43 -18000

Farmer Fred starts off the show today talking with Pam Bone, UC Master Gardener, about Bare Root Berry Season Approaches.

Get Growing 12/09/07 Hour 2

Sun, 09 Dec 2007 17:21:20 -18000

Warren Roberts from the UCD Arboretum talks with Fred about Late Fall Bloomers. Garden Grappler at 11:20am

Get Growing 12/02/07 Hour 1

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:25:46 -18000

Farmer Fred takes your garden calls on Talk 650 KSTE. Steve Zien, joins Farmer Fred Hoffman to help answer questions from callers. They talk about humic acid.

Get Growing 12/02/07 Hour 2

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 18:16:20 -18000

Steve Zien joins Farmer Fred live in studio to help answer you gardening questions !

Get Growing 11/25/07 Hour 1

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:13:15 -18000

Get Growing with Farmer Fred begins with special guest Pat Rubin from The Sacramento Bee.

Get Growing 11/125/07 Hour 2

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:59:23 -18000

Fred talks to The Sacramento Bee's garden writer, Pat Rubin and together they tackle your answers for the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 11/18/07 Hour 1

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:16:23 -18000

Farmer Fred starts off the show with guest, Chuck Purcell from the American River College Horticulture Department.

Get Growing 11/18/07 Hour 2

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:12:35 -18000

Farmer Fred kicks off this hour with his famous Garden Grappler! Then he talks about the Mountain Manderin Festival this weekend in Auburn.

Get Growing 11/11/07 Hour 1

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:25:25 -18000

Fred talks to Brad Gay from JB Power Tools about gardening implements for your backyard.

Get Growing 11/11/07 Hour 2

Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:12:10 -18000

Fred talks with Warren Roberts from the UC Davis Arboretum. Then Fred does the famous Garden Grappler!

Get Growing 11/04/07 Hour 1

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:34:06 -18000

Farmer Fred talks about trees with Folsom Arborist Ken Menzer.

Get Growing 11/04/07 Hour 2

Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:20:35 -18000

Fred and Ken talk about trees.

Get Growing 10/28/07 Hour 1

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:50:44 -14400

Fred has Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to talk about natural Fall Gardening.

Get Growing 19/28/07 Hour 2

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 15:18:11 -14400

Fred and Steve judge a Spooky Garden Grappler while answering your questions and emails.

Get Growing 10/21/07 Hour 1

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:42:05 -14400

Today Farmer Fred talks with Chris Aycock of the El Dorado Nursery & Garden center about "Plantapalooza" being held this weekend. Also Fred has Darcie Paulin of Custom Plantings By: Darcie in the studio to talk about "Fall Plantings".

Get Growing 10/21/07 Hour 2

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:26:27 -14400

At the top of the hour Fred talks with Warren G. Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about "Late Summer Bloomers". Also Fred and Darcie judge the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 10/14/07 Hour 1

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:40:41 -14400

Today on Get Growing Farmer Fred has the illustrious and always fashionable Mary Jane Popp in the studio to talk about next weekends Sacramento Fall Home & Garden Show to be held at Cal Expo. Also in the first hour Fred has Chris Aycock and Juliet Voightlander of the El Dorado Nursery & Garden to talk about "Fall Foothill Garden Tips".

Get Growing 10/14/07 Hour 2

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:33:13 -14400

Chris and Juliet stay on board for the second hour to help Fred judge the garden grappler and answer your gardening questions.

Get Growing 10/07/07 Hour 1

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 16:09:01 -14400

For this weeks instalment of Get Growing Farmer Fred talks with Shellie Perry of the California Native Plant Society El Dorado Chapter about their upcoming plant sale. Fred also talks with Master Gardener Shannon Gordon about the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center's open house. In the studio Fred has Steve Zien of the Living Resources Company in to give us a natural spin on things. To learn more about natural gardening please visit the Beyond Pesticides website.

Get Growing 10/07/07 Hour 2

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:56:58 -14400

Fred and Steve continue to answer your questions as well as host the "Garden Grappler".

Get Growing 09/30/07 Hour 1

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:12:54 -14400

Today Farmer Fred has Ellen Zagory, Director of Horticulture and Warren Roberts, Superintendent of the U.C. Davis Arboretum in the studio to talk about their upcoming fall activities.

Get Growing 09/30/07 Hour 2

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 15:41:04 -14400

Fred talkls with Scott Paris of High Hand Nursery about the Loomis Eggplant Festival on October 6th, 2007. All the while Fred hosts the "Garden Grappler" while answering your questions.

Get Growing 09/23/07 Hour 1

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:34:15 -14400

Today Farmer Fred talks with Nan Sterman author of the book The California Gardeners Guide Volume II about the updates and personal planting tips.

Get Growing 09/23/07 Hour 2

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:27:02 -14400

For this hour Farmer Fred talks with Jim Fowler about the Yolo County Master Gardner Autumn Garden Festival being held at Woodland Community College. Fred also offers a Fall Garden Grappler while answering your questions.

Get Growing 09/16/07 Hour 1

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:36:40 -14400

Today Farmer Fred talks with Lance Walheim author of the book Roses for Dummies about cultivation and care of your favorite breeds of Roses.

Get Growing 09/16/07 Hour 2

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 15:23:46 -14400

Fred talks with Georgia Vonk of The Camellia Koi Club about owning and keeping Garden Koi. Also the last Sunday of Summer brings up some "Cool Season Annual" discussions for the "Garden Grappler."

Get Growing 09/09/07 Hour 1

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:40:11 -14400

Today Farmer Fred brodcasts live from the Roseville Home and Garden show where he talks with vendors and listeners alike.

Get Growing 09/09/07 Hour 2

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:31:04 -14400

Fred talks with vendors and answers your questions while broadcasting live from the Roseville Home and Garden Show.

Get Growing 09/02/07 Hour 1

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:57:22 -14400

Today Farmer Fred has Steve Zien of Living Resources Company and Beyond Pesticides in the studio to talk about September in the Organic Garden. Also Fred talks with Ed Laivo of Dave Wilson Nursery and Gail Pothour joins the show via telephone to talk about the U.C. Master Gardener Fall Garden Symposium.

Get Growing 09/02/07 Hour 2

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 15:49:43 -14400

Fred and Steve continue to answer your questions while hosting a Labor Day Weekend "Garden Grappler".

Get Growing 08/26/07 Hour 1

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:32:48 -14400

Farmer Fred has Darcie Paulin of Custom Plantings By: Darcie in the studio to talk about "Fall Plantings and Bulbs". Together they will be digging up answers and planting new ideas for your Fall Gardening.

Get Growing 08/26/07 Hour 2

Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:26:37 -14400

Fred and Darcie host the "Garden Grappler" while continuing to answer your questions and emails.

Get Growing 08/19/07 Hour 1

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:31:19 -14400

Today Farmer Fred has Pat Rubin of The Sacramento Bee in the studio to talk about "Colorful Gardens" and gardening in the 21st. century, Blogs, Pod Casts and Internet,...Oh My!

Get Growing 08/19/07 Hour 2

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:22:53 -14400

Fred and Pat are feelin the Love with a "Garden Grappler" dedicated to the King, Elvis Baby! Together they pool together a wealth of knowledge in an effort to answer all of your gardening questions.

Get Growing 08/12/07 Hour 1

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:37:26 -14400

Fred has Debbie Flower of Sierra College in the studio to talk about "Summer Garden Tips". Fred also keeps us on our toes by offering an early "Garden Grappler".

Get Growing 08/12/07 Hour 2

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:25:25 -14400

Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arborutum about "Summer Bloomers". Fred also takes us on a magical journey to LotusLand located near Santa Barbra. Click the Links to learn more.

Get Growing 08/05/07 Hour 1

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:47:09 -14400

Fred has Ken Menzer in the studio. Ken is an Arborist for the City of Folsom. Together they will be answering all of your tree care questions.

Get Growing 08/05/07 Hour 2

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:37:56 -14400

Fred and Ken continue to answer your "Tree Care" questions, as well as offering the "Garden Grappler".

Get Growing 07/29/07 Hour 1

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:40:28 -14400

Fred has Master Gardeners Shannon Gordon and Judy McClure in the studio to talk about "Harvest Day".

Get Growing 07/29/07 Hour 2

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:33:07 -14400

Fred serves up a Tour De Force style Garden Grappler in asking you to name a plant with a French name. Both Shannon Gordon and Judy McClure stay aboard to help judge your answers.

Get Growing 07/22/07 Hour 1

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:42:49 -14400

Fred offers an early "Garden Grappler" and tries to stump his listeners while answering your questions.

Get Growing 07/22/07 Hour 2

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:34:14 -14400

Fred finishes up the "Garden Grappler" while answering your questions.

Get Growing 07/15/07 Hour 1

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:34:04 -14400

Farmer Fred has Steve Zien of Living Well Resources Co. live in the studio to talk about "Working with Clay Soil".

Get Growing 07/15/07 Hour 2

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:20:49 -14400

Fred and Steve continue to answer your questions while hosting the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 07/08/07 Hour 1

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:16:56 -14400

Fred has Landscape Designer Michael Glassman in the studio to talk about "Landscaping Ideas". Some of Michael's landscaping ideas and examples can be found on Oodle Box TV.

Get Growing 07/08/07 Hour 2

Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:08:47 -14400

Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C. Davis Arboretum about "July Bloomers".

Get Growing 07/01/07 Hour 1

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 16:46:02 -14400

Fred has Master Gardner Pam Bone in the studio to talk "All About Berries & Shade Gardening". To learn more about Sacramento County Master Gardners Please visit the clickable link.

Get Growing 07/01/07 Hour 2

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 16:01:26 -14400

Fred and Pam offer up the Garden Grappler while answering your questions and emails.

Get Growing 06/24/07 Hour 1

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:32:03 -14400

Fred has Debbie Flower of the Sierra College Horticulture Center in the studio to talk about "Summer Garden Tips". Together they answer your questions and emails.

Get Growing 06/24/07 Hour 2

Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:23:57 -14400

Fred and Debbie Flower continue to answer your questions while hosting the "Garden Grappler ".

Get Growing 06/17/07 Hour 1

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:12:30 -14400

Fred Talks with Steve Zien of The Living Resources Company about organic and natural alternatives to chemical gardening. For more information on organic gardening please visit Steve at Biological Urban Gardening Services or B.U.G.S. for short. Together they answer your organic questions.

Get Growing 06/17/07 Hour 2

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 17:04:51 -14400

Fred Celebrates Fathers Day with having listeners name a plant with a mans name in todays Garden Grappler. Also Fred and Steve continue to answer your questions and emails.

Get Growing 06/10/07 Hour 1

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:19:43 -14400

Fred has Alison Harris and Julie Steele of Peas & Harmony Nursery, Otow Orchard in to taste fruit of the season.

Get Growing 06/10/07 Hour 2

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 17:10:18 -14400

Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the UC Davis Arboretum about what is "Blooming in June", while hosting the "Garden Grappler".

Get Growing 06/03/07 Hour 1

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:45:44 -14400

Fred has Darcie Paulin from Custom Plantings By Darcie in the studio to talk about "Cut Flowers".

Get Growing 06/03/07 Hour 2

Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:59:53 -14400

Fred talks with Shannon Gordon of the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center about their June events. Fred also takes his show "On the Road" with recorded segments of intrest.

Get Growing 05/27/07 Hour 1

Mon, 28 May 2007 13:31:50 -14400

Fred went out in the early morning hours to the Sacramento Farmers Market on 8th & W St. get the local market buzz. He also comes into the studio to answer your questions.

Get Growing 05/27/07 Hour 2

Mon, 28 May 2007 13:22:46 -14400

Fred stumps his listeners with the Garden Grappler question,...Name a plant that shares it's name with a race car driver.

Get Growing 05/20/05 Hour 1

Sun, 20 May 2007 14:27:56 -14400

Fred has Guests Chris Aycock and Juliet Voightlander from the El Dorado Nursery & Garden in to talk about their events and help Fred answer your questions.

Get Growing 05/20/07 Hour 2

Sun, 20 May 2007 14:15:50 -14400

Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the UCD Arboretum about current events and blooms. To learn more please visit the U.C. Davis Arboretum on-line.

Get Growing 05/13/07 Hour 1

Sun, 13 May 2007 16:12:07 -14400

For Mothers Day Fred has taken the day off. However he does offer listeners a potporri of "highlight" show segments that span both geography and subject matter.

Get Growing 05/13/07 Hour 2

Sun, 13 May 2007 16:02:22 -14400

Again for Mothers Day Fred offers more "Best Of" Potpourri Show Segments.

Get Growing 05/06/07 Hour 1

Sun, 06 May 2007 15:32:46 -14400

Fred has Nels Borlaug in from Sun-Kissed Sprinklers to discuss "Spring Irrigation Care". To contact Sun-Kissed Sprinkler please call (916) 483-4551 for more information.

Get Growing 05/06/07 Hour 2

Sun, 06 May 2007 15:24:45 -14400

Fred talks with Master Gardener: Shannon Gordon about the May events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Later he has a Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 04/29/07 Hour 1

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:53:42 -14400

In the first hour Fred talks with Professional Landscape Designer, John Gray about "Spring Yard Design Ideas".

Get Growing 04/29/07 Hour 2

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:45:27 -14400

In the second hour, Fred talks with Warren Roberts from the U.C.D. Arboretum about "Roses and Spring Bloomers". Fred also chats with Marilynn Vilas about the Cactus and Succulent Society Show and Sale.

Get Growing 04/22/07 Hour 1

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:30:00 -14400

Fred has Steve Zien from the Living Resources Co. in to talk about Natural Mosquito Control. For more information please visit these sites OrganicSacramento.org
BeyondPesticides.org
StopWestNileSprayingNow.org

Get Growing 04/22/07 Hour 2

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 15:20:46 -14400

Fred and Steve Zien continue to answer your questions while running with the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 04/15/07 Hour 1

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:39:48 -14400

Fred has taken a long over due Sunday off. However the Talk 650 Helm is left in good hands with Don Shor and Debbie Flower as your guest hosts. Together they answer all of your gardening questions.

Get Growing 04/15/07 Hour 2

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:27:46 -14400

Guest Hosts Don Shor and Debbie Flower continue to answer your gardening questions.

Get Growing 04/08/07 Hour 1

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 15:28:41 -14400

Fred has guest, Steve Zien of Living Resources Company in the studio to talk about "Knowing Your Soil". To contact Living Resources Co. visit OrganicLandscape.com or call (916) 726-5377

Get Growing 04/08/07 Hour 2

Sun, 08 Apr 2007 15:20:40 -14400

Fred and Steve Zien set up the "Garden Grappler" Easter Edition, while continuing to answer your questions.

Get Growing 04/01/07 Hour 1

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 16:06:02 -14400

Fred has Pat Rubin of the Sacramento Bee in-studio to talk about "Raised Bed Gardening" and he also talks with Shellie Perry about the CNPS El Dorado Plant Sale.

Get Growing 04/01/07 Hour 2

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 15:57:06 -14400

Fred sets up the Garden Grappler while he talks with Ashton Ritchie of The Scots Company about "Lawn Care".

Get Growing 03/25/07 Hour 1

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:40:53 -14400

Fred talks with show guest Lance Walheim, author of the aclaimed book "Roses for Dummies". Together they talk about roses and citrus, while answering your questions.

Get Growing 03/25/07 Hour 2

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 15:31:55 -14400

Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the UCD Arboreutum about "Early Spring Bloomers". Fred also stumps listeners with todays Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 03/18/07 Hour 1

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:40:01 -14400

Fred has Saul Wiseman of the Perennial Plant Club in and also talks with Murray Rosen of Chalk Hills Clematis while answering your questions.

Get Growing 03/18/07 Hour 2

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 16:28:33 -14400

Fred takes on the Garden Grappler while answering your questions.

Get Growing 03_11_07 Hour 1

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:26:32 -14400

Fred and Darcie take on the Garden Grappler while continuing to answer your gardening questions.

Get Growing 03_11_07 Hour 2

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:10:38 -14400

Fred talks with Darcie Paulin of "Custom Plantings by Darcie" about Colorful Containers as well as answering your gardening questions.

Get Growing 03/04/07 Hour 1

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 15:40:25 -18000

Fred talks with Sacramento Farm Advisor Chuck Ingels about his book "The Home Orchard". Fred also answers your questions about gardening.

Get Growing 03/04/07 Hour 2

Sun, 04 Mar 2007 15:28:05 -18000

Fred talks with Shannon Gordon about the March events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. He has a grappler as always and Fred ends the show with words of kindness about our departed friend in Radio, Rick Stewart.

Get Growing 02/25/07 Hour 1

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:14:50 -18000

Fred talks with Mary Jane Popp about the "Original Sacramento Home & Garden Show" while taking on an early "Garden Grappler".

Get Growing 02/25/07 Hour 2

Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:00:24 -18000

Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the UCD Aub. about late winter bloomers and Kathleen Brenzel, Editor of the Sunset Western Garden Book.

Get Growing 02_18_07 Hour 1

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:49:40 -18000

Fred talks with Dave Roberts of Roberts Landscape about "River Friendly Landscaping".

Get Growing 02_18_07 Hour 2

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 15:37:47 -18000

Fred does his best to stump listeners in asking them to "Name a Rose named after a First Lady" for this weeks Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 02_11_07 Hour 1

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:07:36 -18000

Fred answers your email and talks with Steve Zien from the Living Resources Company about "Wet Weather Gardening Tips".

Get Growing 02_11_07 Hour 2

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 17:03:34 -18000

Fred and Steve take on the Garden Grappler while answering your questions.

Get Growing 02_04_07 Hour 1

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 16:17:55 -18000

Fred Discusses Rose Pruning and Choices with Colleen Gallagher of the Sacramento Rose Society, while answering your gardening questions.

Get Growing 02/04/07 Hour 2

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:09:26 -18000

Fred chats with Shannon Gordon of the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center about their FEB events. Then he plays the Super Bowl of Garden Grapplers.

Get Growing 01/28/07 Hour 1

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:36:25 -18000

Fred settles in for an early Garden Grappler, while answering your questions and Emails.

Get Growing 01/28/07 Hour 2

Sun, 28 Jan 2007 15:21:10 -18000

Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the UC Davis Auboretum about winter blooming as well as freeze facts and fixes.

Get Growing 01/21/07 Hour 1

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:29:15 -18000

Fred talks with Steve Zien of the Living Resources Company about "Fertilizers and Freezes."

Get Growing 01/21/07 Hour 2

Sun, 21 Jan 2007 16:19:12 -18000

Fred and Steve Zien take on the Garden Grappler, while answering your questions.

Get Growing 01/14/07 Hour 1

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:15:27 -18000

Ed Laivo from Dave Wilson's Nursery visits Fred to discuss "Fruit Tree Planting and Care"

Get Growing 01/14/07 Hour 2

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:12:57 -18000

Fred and Ed Laivo take on the Garden Grappler and take calls on pluat trees.

Get Growing 01/07/07 Hour 1

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 18:06:29 -18000

Fred talks with Shannon Gordon of the "Fair Oaks Horticulture Center". Also Steve Zien from Living Resources Co. visits Fred.

Get Growing 01/07/07 Hour 2

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 17:44:36 -18000

Fred and Steve Zien take on the Garden Grappler, while answering your questions.

Get Growing 12/31/06 Hour 1

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:26:22 -18000

Fred talks with Patt Rubin of the Sacramento Bee about "Garden Resolutions", while they both answer your questions.

Get Growing 12/31/06 Hour 2

Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:11:34 -18000

Fred tackles the Garden Grappler with Patt Rubin and also talks with John Pape about his new book "Understanding Trees".

Get Growing 12/24/06 Hour 1

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 18:35:18 -18000

Fred talks with Steve Zien from the Living Resources Company about "Gifts for Organic Gardners."

Get Growing 12/24/06 Hour 2

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 18:19:25 -18000

Fred and Steve Zien take on the Holiday Garden Grappler while answering your questions.

Get Growing 12/17/06 Hour 1

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:19:10 -18000

Fred talks with Debbie Flower as the Talk 650 Team taste tests winter fruit.

Get Growing 12/17/06 Hour 2

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 18:50:57 -18000

Fred and Debbie tackle the Garden Grappler. Name a plant with winter color (Not Green) that begins with a letter from the word WINTER.

Get Growing 12/10/06 Hour 1

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 15:37:47 -18000

Fred Discusses GreenPrints, the Weeder's Digest with Editor Pat Stone. Fred also takes a moment to answer caller and email questions.

Get Growing 12/10/06 Hour 2

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 15:27:22 -18000

Fred talks to Warren Roberts of the U.C.D. Arboretum about "Plants with Winter Intrest", as well as taking on the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 12/03/06 Hour 1

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 16:02:57 -18000

Fred talks with Kris Wetherbee about winterizing your yard to attract birds and other winged wonders.

Get Growing 12/03/06 Hour 2

Sun, 03 Dec 2006 15:51:28 -18000

Fred takes on the Garden Grappler in asking callers to name a tree for our area that would be a good living Christmas Tree.

Get Growing 11/26/06 Hour 1

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:32:38 -18000

Fred talks with Don Shor of The Redwood Barn Nursery, located in Davis, CA. about Cold Weather Gardening Tips

Get Growing 11/26/06 Hour 2

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 18:13:08 -18000

Fred and Don Shor try to stump their listeners as they tackle the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing 11/19/06 Hour 1

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 17:02:42 -18000

Fred talks with Vicky Bartish of High Ranch Nursery about pruning Japanese Maples.

Get Growing 11/19/06 Hour 2

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 16:51:12 -18000

Fred takes on the Garden Grappler in asking listeners to name a Large Tree that grows greater than 46 feet.

Get Growing on KSTE 11/12/06 Hr. 1

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:48:48 -18000

Fred talks with Ralene Snow about the Mountain Mandarin Festival. Aslo the Get Growing crew offer opinions on taste testing Mandarin Oranges.

Get Growing on KSTE 11/12/06 Hr. 2

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 15:34:05 -18000

Fred talks with Warren Roberts of the U.C.D. Arboretum about "Fall at the Arboretum". Later the Grappler takes "Rank and File."

Get Growing on KSTE 11/05/06 Hour 1

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 15:38:00 -18000

Fred talks with Brad Gay of JB's Power Equipment about "Fall Mower Care" while taking questions about your gardening impliments.

Get Growing on KSTE 11/05/06 Hour 2

Sun, 05 Nov 2006 15:22:10 -18000

Fred and Stuido Guest Brad Gay, take on the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing on KSTE 10/29/06 Hour 1

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:40:06 -18000

Fred and guest Pat Rubin take on the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing on KSTE 10/29/06 Hour 2

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:17:59 -18000

Fred talks to Pat Rubin of the Sacramento Bee about "Forcing Bulbs".

Get Growing on KSTE 10/22/06 Hour 1

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:41:40 -14400

Debbie Flower stops by to offer advice and answer questions.

Get Growing on KSTE 10/22/06 Hour 2

Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:29:45 -14400

Fred has guest Debbiee Flower in to help tackel the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing on KSTE 10/15/06 Hr. 1

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 03:03:22 -14400

Sacramento's organic advocate, Steve Zien from Living Resources Company, stops by to help answer your garden questions!

Get Growing on KSTE 10/15/06 Hr. 2

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 02:58:04 -14400

Sacramento's organic advocate, Steve Zien from Living Resources Company, stops by to help answer your garden questions!

Get Growing on KSTE 10/08/06 Hr. 1

Sun, 08 Oct 2006 19:47:50 -14400

Fred talks with Debbie Flower of the Sierra College Environmental Hoirticulture Department and Mary Jane Popp drops by as well!

Get Growing on KSTE 10/08/06 Hr. 2

Sun, 08 Oct 2006 19:36:16 -14400

Fred Talks with Debbie Flower of the Sierra College Enviormental Horticulture Department, and tackles the Garden Grappler.

Get Growing Hour 1 10/01/06

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 17:35:02 -14400

Fred talks with Shellie Perry from the El Dorado, CA. chapter of the the National Plant Society.

Get Growing Hour 2 10/01/06

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 17:06:20 -14400

Fred talks with Landscape Designer, Michael Glassman about his new book, "Garden Getaways".

Get Growing on KSTE 09/24/06 Hr 2

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 14:03:22 -14400

August at the Arboretum

Get Growing on KSTE 09/24/06 Hr 1

Sun, 24 Sep 2006 13:36:28 -14400

Koi ponds

Get Growing on KSTE 09/17/06 Hr 1

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:15:21 -14400

Fred talks with Pat Rubin from the Sacramento Bee about "Planting in 3's"

Get Growing on KSTE 09/17/06 Hr 2

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:00:16 -14400

Fred talks with Shannon Gordon from The Fair Oaks Horticulture Center.

Get Growing on KSTE 09/10/06 Hr 1

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 16:12:02 -14400

You'll appreciate the advice from Farmer Fred, a U.C. Cooperative Extension Lifetime Master Gardner.

Get Growing on KSTE 09/10/06 Hr 2

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:58:12 -14400

You'll appreciate the advice from Farmer Fred, a U.C. Cooperative Extension Lifetime Master Gardner.

Get Growing on KSTE 09/03/06 Hr. 1

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 19:16:44 -14400

You'll appreciate the advice from Farmer Fred, a U.C. Cooperative Extension Lifetime Master Gardner.

Get Growing on KSTE 09/03/06 Hr. 2

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 19:00:40 -14400

You'll appreciate the advice from Farmer Fred, a U.C. Cooperative Extension Lifetime Master Gardner.

Get Growing on KSTE 08/27/06 Hr. 1

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 18:41:31 -14400

You'll appreciate the advice from Farmer Fred, a U.C. Cooperative Extension Lifetime Master Gardner.

Get Growing on KSTE 08/27/06 Hr. 2

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 18:15:04 -14400

You'll appreciate the advice from Farmer Fred, a U.C. Cooperative Extension Lifetime Master Gardner.

Get Growing on KSTE 8/20/06 hour 2

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 03:25:25 -14400