120 How a Tree Works. Dahlia Rescue!

07/16/21 • 28 min

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Trees are subject to many problems, including insects, diseases, weather-related issues...but probably the biggest threat to the trees in your yard...is you. From the day you plant that tree until its demise, you may not be helping it live a healthy life in so many ways. Master Gardener and Urban Forester Pam Bone talks about how a tree works, and what we can do to keep it healthy by knowing how your trees actually function.

It’s on episode 120 of the Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast, brought to you today by Smart Pots. And we will do it all in under 30 minutes. Let’s go!
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A diagram of the parts of a tree (Courtesy US Forest Service)

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Passion Fruit
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Garden Basics with Farmer Fred - 120 How a Tree Works. Dahlia Rescue!

Transcript

GB 120 TRANSCRIPT How a Tree Works. Dahlias.

28:25

SPEAKERS

Pam Bone, Mary in VA, Farmer Fred

Farmer Fred 00:00

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Farmer Fred 00:20

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