The Relentless Gardener

Hosting mason bees is one of the simplest, most effective ways to support native pollinators in your yard and garden. Each female mason bee visits thousands of flowers in just a few weeks, helping plants thrive. In this episode, we learn about solitary mason bees, bee houses, nesting blocks, and bee health with special guest, Thyra McKelvie. Thyra currently serves as Managing Director and Global Solitary Bee Educator at RentMasonBees.com.

In this episode, Linda and Luan discuss caring for houseplants in the cold, dry winter months.

In this episode, Linda welcomes back Luan Akin, Garden Ambassador of Tagawa Garden, to discuss the process of transplanting your houseplants.

In this episode, Linda talks with Melissa Schreiner, CSU Extension Specialist and entomologist from the Tri River Area, to give an update on insect pests in western Colorado.

In this episode, Luan joins Linda to talk about leaf scorch: what it is, why it happens, and how to combat it.

In this episode, Linda and Luan discuss common gardening myths.

In this episode, Linda talks with horticulture and landscape design expert Jan Johnsen about her book Gardentopia: Design Basics for Creative Beautiful Outdoor Spaces and how to bring beauty and creativity into your garden.

In this episode, Linda sits down with Luan Akin, Garden Ambassador of Tagawa Gardens, to talk about her book, Plants Are Speaking, Are You Listening?

In this episode, Linda brings on Carrie Tomlinson, CSU Urban and Community Forester at Spur Campus. Together, they discuss the importance of climate-adapted trees, turf conversion, and how urban forestry can build resilient landscapes.

In this episode, Linda talks with Ross Shrigley, Executive Director of Plant Select®, the leading brand of plants designed to thrive in high plains and intermountain regions, offering plants that provide more beauty with less work so gardeners of all levels can achieve stunning and successful gardens using fewer resources and with a positive environmental impact.

In this episode, Linda speaks with Ginger Williams, a CSU Extension State Program Specialist focused on health education.

In this episode, the tables are turned and Luan interviews Linda about her gardening pet peeves.

In this episode, Linda talks with Colorado Master Gardener, Lois Margolin, about gardening with young children and grandchildren.

In this episode, Linda interviews Yvette Henson, CSU Extension Director for San Miguel County. The two discuss Henson’s 19-year career working in the field of Extension and how things have changed.

In this episode, Linda talks with CSU Extension Director for San Miguel County, Yvette Henson to learn more about her career and how it has evolved over the years.

In this episode, Linda talks about water-rich foods that can help keep us better hydrated during the summer heat. Her guest is Luan Akin, Garden Ambassador of Tagawa Gardens. You can find more information about nutrition, food safety, and health at: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/

On this episode, Linda chats with Luan Akin, Garden Ambassador of Tagawa Gardens. Tune in while they discuss all things herbs such as which must be dry and moist and how to grow specific herbs. Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/herbs-preserving-and-using-9-335/

On this episode, Linda chats with Colorado Master gardener from Larimer County, Khursheed Mama, about sprucing up your garden or your landscape. Tune in to listen about the type of characteristics you may want in your garden and so much more.Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/

On this episode, Horticulture Specialist, Linda Langelo, is joined with Neil Bamesberger, President of the Colorado Tree Coalition and Champion Tree program coordinator, Tune in while they discuss how the coalition was formed, how a person knows if they have a champion tree and much more. Learn more: https://www.coloradotrees.org/

On this episode, linda chats with Deryn Davidson, extension state specialist, about a program for sustainable landscape practices. Tune in while they chat about how large of a program this is, types of environments, and so much more. Learn more: https://csuhort.blogspot.com/2022/07/landscape-for-life-comes-to-csu.html