Get Growing

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.