# Beyond The Garden Basics

Food and flower gardening tips for warm climate gardeners.

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## [Tips for Growing Tomatoes in a Greenhouse in Fall, Winter, and Spring](https://gardenbasics.substack.com/p/tips-for-growing-tomatoes-in-a-greenhouse)

_2026-08-17 · Fred Hoffman_

On the podcast: Tips for Choosing a Greenhouse In the newsletter: All About Growing Greenhouse Tomatoes in the Winter

## [Growing a Cool Season Garden](https://gardenbasics.substack.com/p/growing-a-cool-season-garden)

_2026-08-14 · Fred Hoffman_

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

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210785213/422ce588dcf6af1f004bf5f59cde371c.mp3)

## [Wildfire Smoke vs. You and Your Garden](https://gardenbasics.substack.com/p/wildfire-smoke-vs-you-and-your-garden)

_2026-08-10 · Fred Hoffman_

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

## [Plants for Dry Shade](https://gardenbasics.substack.com/p/plants-for-dry-shade)

_2026-08-07 · Fred Hoffman_

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

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210000919/ddeb5b3ec759e56cb7c7646c6e2ed455.mp3)

## [Blame the Heat: Solar Yellowing of Tomatoes](https://gardenbasics.substack.com/p/blame-the-heat-solar-yellowing-of)

_2026-08-03 · Fred Hoffman_

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

## [Summer Heat vs. Japanese Maple Trees](https://gardenbasics.substack.com/p/summer-heat-vs-japanese-maple-trees)

_2026-07-31 · Fred Hoffman_

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

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208890674/ff4dfd4dc380a48bd512ee85d3717065.mp3)

## [Cool Season Garden PLANNING Time is Here](https://gardenbasics.substack.com/p/cool-season-garden-planning-time)

_2026-07-27 · Fred Hoffman_

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

## [Too Many Peppers? Try This Popular Sweet Pepper Relish Recipe](https://gardenbasics.substack.com/p/too-many-peppers-try-this-popular)

_2026-07-24 · Fred Hoffman_

On the podcast: How to Grow and Overwinter Hot Pepper Plants

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208119847/f78708dc15ca62eb48242cc33ad5c010.mp3)

## [The Best Roses For Cut Flowers](https://gardenbasics.substack.com/p/the-best-roses-for-cut-flowers-e74)

_2026-07-21 · Fred Hoffman_

Plus: How to Get Roses to Bloom On YOUR Schedule

[Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/204990858/2895bb56a621ce2645b64d905b4dda60.mp3)

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_2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Controlling Puncturevine Weed and Liquidambar Tree Seeds](https://gardenbasics.substack.com/p/controlling-puncturevine-weed-and)

_2026-07-20 · Fred Hoffman_

Caltrops and Sputniks Threaten Your Bare Feet