The Relentless Gardener

On this episode, Linda chats with Steve Kelly, Colorado Master Gardener from Weld County, about lawn care recommendations, soil, and much more. Learn more about lawn care: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/lawn-care-7-202/?_gl=1*wacdtx*_ga*MTg1NTEyNTg5NC4xNzA2ODI5NjE3*_ga_ZZ27K7HW51*MTcxMzU0NzAxMC4zLjAuMTcxMzU0NzAxMC4wLjAuMA..

On this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda chats with Colorado master gardener, Carol Martin, about why homeowners should convert to turf, water requirements, and all types of recommendations for converting. Learn more: https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/lawns/1537-artificial-turf-lawns/

In this episode, Linda chats with Jon Weiss, Colorado master gardener, about all things gardening trials. From volunteers, harvest seasons, and the variety of tomatoes and peppers, this podcast has it all!For more information: https://www.larimer.gov/extension/Yard-Garden/Vegetable-Trials

On this episode of Relentless Gardner, Linda Langelo speaks with Jamie Sudler and Frani Halperin, Executive Producers of H20 Radio about water. Tune in while they discuss experiences and research with H20 Radio. Learn more about water: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/water/

On this episode of the Relentless gardener, Linda Langelo discusses the most common winter insects, how they have adapted, and much more with Melissa Schreiner, Entomologist of the Tri River area.Learn more about winter insects: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/cluster-flies-and-other-winter-flies-5-618/#:~:text=Common%20examples%20of%20such%20cool,a%20temporary%20shelter%20through%20winter.

On this episode of Relentless Gardener, Yvette Henson, CSU Extension county director and educator in the San Miguel Basin Region, chats with Linda about her life in horticulture, her job, and frequently asked questions she gets.

On this episode, Linda Langelo speaks with Jim Kuemmerle, CSU Behavior Health Specialist covering the Eastern Region of Colorado. Tune in while they talk about gardening and its benefits and shared connections.Learn more about mental health and gardening: https://engagement.source.colostate.edu/csu-extension-is-expanding-access-to-mental-health-care-in-rural-colorado/

In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda chats with Grace Johnson, assistant manager of horticulture of Chatfield Gardens. Tune in while they talk about Chatfield Botanic Gardens and it's agriculture, location, and history. Learn more about these gardens: https://www.botanicgardens.org/chatfield-farms

On this episode of The Relentless Gardener, Linda Langelo chats with Luan Akin, garden ambassador of Tagawa gardens in Centennial Colorado. Tune in while they talk about garlic and all the information a gardener should know when growing them.Learn more about garlic: https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/vegetables/1827-harvesting-garlic/

On this episode of The Relentless Gardener, Linda sits down and chats with .Lisa Brewer, a previous Colorado Master Gardener in Kit Carson County and a retired librarian from Burlington Public Library. They discuss some of the best children's books that are informative, fun, and perfect for all young ages.Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/

Linda Langelo, CSU Extension area specialist in horticulture, chats with Desirae Wood, landscape architect trained as a master gardener in Japanese gardening. In this episode, they discuss what Japanese garden aesthetics is, mindsets, the history of these gardens and much more interesting topics. Learn more about Japanese gardening: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/two-versatile-japanese-garden-tools/

On this episode of The Relentless Gardener podcast, Linda chats with Derek Lowstuter, CSU agriculture and food systems specialist, about what edible landscapes look like, some of the benefits of different types of mixed edible landscapes, diversity in plants, and so much more. Learn more about edible landscaping: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/edible-flowers-7-237/

Ever wondered how certain insects survive and flourish in different parts of the world? On this episode of The Relentless Gardener, Linda chats with Melissa Schreiner, entomologist for Colorado State University Extension in the Tri River Area. They chat about the history of the Japanese Beetles, the citizen scientist Japanese trapping project, hot spots in Colorados for egg laying and survival, and much more about insects and control. Learn more about Japanese beetles: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/japanese-beetle-5-601/

Linda Langelo chats with Cassey Anderson, Adams county Colorado master gardener and volunteer coordinator. On this episode, they talk about the best practices for growing spinach, lettuce, and kale. Learn more about cool season crops: https://growgive.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/63/2021/01/Colorado-Vegetable-Guide-2.1.pdf

On this episode of The Relentless Gardener, Linda Langelo chats with Cassey Anderson, Adams county Colorado master gardener and volunteer coordinator. Tune in while they discuss horticulture topics such as the best practices to grow radishes, cheese, and beets. Learn more about cool season crops: https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/vegetables/1806-growing-cool-season-vegetables/

On this episode of The Relentless Gardener, tune in while Karim Gharbi, horticulture agent from Denver county, talks about parasitic wasps, fungi, bugs, and what is relevant to horticulture.For more information about parasitic wasps: https://agsci.colostate.edu/agbio/ipm-pests/parasitoid-wasps/

Ever liked having holiday plants, but cannot keep them alive? In this episode, Linda chats with John Murgel, extension specialist, horticulture and natural resource agent in Douglas county. Tune in while they discuss plant bulbs and seasons, certain watering techniques, and active growth phases. Learn more about holiday plants: https://broomfield.extension.colostate.edu/2020/12/21/keeping-those-holiday-plants-alive/And, https://lasanimas.extension.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/44/2017/09/Sept-16-2017-Conditioning-houseplants-for-holiday-blooms.pdf

Ever wondered what vertical gardening is? On this episode, Linda chats with Bill Swanson, Colorado master gardener, about the pros and cons of vertical gardening, the yields from it, how to fertilize the crops, and many more horticulture facts!Learn more about vertical gardening: https://broomfield.extension.colostate.edu/2021/01/14/vertical-aeroponic-garden/

Ever been afraid to start growing plants? On this episode on The Relentless Gardener, Linda discusses container gardening with Krista Gay, Colorado master gardener from Douglas county. She talks about what got her interested in container gardening, what you can do with these pots, how to deal with diseases, and how having these containers is an adventure everyday!Learn more about container gardening: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/container-gardens-7-238/

On this episode, Linda chats with Karim Gharbi, extension agent horticulturist from Denver County. Listen while they talk about what conservation biocontrol is, insects in our fields, certain states that have succeeded and failed at biocontrol, and much more. Learn more: http://www.wci.colostate.edu/bio_control.shtml