289 Garlic Basics. Persimmons. Fall Garden Cookbook.

In many parts of the country, it’s garlic planting time. Debbie Flower and I talk about many aspects of growing backyard garlic. (at 1:25 of podcast)

Plus we talk with fruit tree expert Phil Pursel about growing and harvesting persimmons in the fall. (16:26)

And Master Gardener Kathy Morrison has fall recipes made from your cool season backyard crops, especially apples. (26:40)

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