We examine the growing wildfire risks for homeowners, particularly in fire-prone areas across the United States. We get insights from Kevin Marini, a UC Defensible Space Advisor. He highlights the importance of maintaining clear spaces around homes and managing vegetation in three defensive zones. Originally aired in Episode 361.    Pictured: Aftermath of the Altadena (CA) Wildfire, January 2025.Links:  Subscribe to the <a href='https://gardenbasics.substack.com/'>Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter</a> https://gardenbasics.substack.com   Other links mentioned in today’s podcast:<a href='https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucmgplacer/files/381747.pdf'>The Dance of Defensible Space</a>, by Kevin Marini <a href='https://ucanr.edu/sites/fire/Preparedness/Landscaping/DefensibleSpace/'>UCANR Fire Network: Creating a Defensible Space</a> <a href='https://naes.agnt.unr.edu/PMS/Pubs/1510_2011_95.pdf'>U. Nevada-Reno: Mulch and Flammability</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYvwogREEk4'>CalFire Demonstration Fire Video</a> <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvbNOPSYyss'>IBHS Research Center Ember Storm Test Video</a> <a href='https://firesafemarin.org/'>FireSafe Marin</a> <a href='https://chapters.cnps.org/redbud/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2020/03/fire-resistant.pdf'>CA Native Plant Society list of fire-resistant plants</a><a href='https://www.whathappensnow.com/landscape-tips-for-wildfire-prone-areas/'>More Wildfire Protection Tips</a> :<a href='https://extension.usu.edu/news_sections/gardening/landscape-now-to-help-prevent-wildfire-destruction-later'>Utah State University</a> <a href='https://water.unl.edu/article/lawns-gardens-landscapes/fire-smart-landscaping'>University of Nebraska-Lincoln</a> <a href='https://www.vail.gov/government/departments/fire/wildland/fire-free-five-landscaping-guide'>Vail, Colo.</a> <a href='https://ashlandoregon.gov/919/Best-Practices-for-Fire-Resistant-Landsc'>Ashland, Oregon</a> <a href='https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/assistance/backyard/firewise/firewiseLandscaping.pdf'>Minnesota/Wisconsin</a> <a href='https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/fire/documents/landscaping.pdf'>Fort Worth, TX</a> <a href='https://firesmartbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/FSBC_Tri-FoldLandscapingBrochure_ForWeb-1.pdf'>British Columbia, Canada</a>All About Farmer Fred: <a href='https://bit.ly/3tnEh9K'>GardenBasics.net</a><a href='https://gardenbasics.substack.com/'>“Beyond the Garden Basics” Newsletter</a><a href='https://bit.ly/3xLZ1KN'>Farmer Fred website</a>:  http://farmerfred.com<a href='https://bit.ly/3QoD10a'>The Farmer Fred Rant! Blog </a>http://farmerfredrant.blogspot.comFacebook:  <a href='https://bit.ly/3Ov2B1N'>"Get Growing with Farmer Fred" </a>Instagram: <a href='https://bit.ly/3QoDfEy'>farmerfredhoffman </a> https://www.instagram.com/farmerfredhoffman/Blue Sky: <a href='https://bit.ly/3AIHU0W'>@farmerfred.bsky.social</a><a href='https://gardenbasics.net/videos'>Farmer Fred Garden Minute Videos on YouTube </a> <a href='https://amzn.to/36MhR9W'>As an Amazon Associate</a>, I earn from qualifying purchases from possible links mentioned here.Got a garden question? • Leave an audio question without making a phone call via <a href='https://bit.ly/3HiE11E'>Speakpipe</a>, at https://www.speakpipe.com/gardenbasics• Call or text us the question: 916-292-8964. • Fill out the contact box at <a href='https://bit.ly/3tnEh9K'>GardenBasics.net</a>• E-mail: fred@farmerfred.com Thank you for listening, subscribing and commenting on the <a href='https://gardenbasics.net/'>Garden Basics with Farmer Fred podcast</a> and the <a href='https://gardenbasics.substack.com'>Beyond the Garden Basics Newsletter</a>.

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