252 Winter vs Summer Fruit Tree Pruning, Container Drainage, Cool Vegetables

Guest:
Quentyn Young, UC Master Gardener, Orchard Specialist, and Landscape Designer
Topics:
Winter vs Summer Fruit Tree Pruning (1:27)
Tips for Improving Container Drainage (10:17)
Unusual Cool Season Vegetables worth a try now (21:59)

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