The Relentless Gardener

Welcome to the Relentless Gardner Podcast with Linda Langelo, a Colorado State University Extension Horticulture Agent. In this podcast, we will discuss all things gardening. From the wonderful programs CSU Extension has to specific gardening tips.

Transplanting Houseplants, featuring Luan Akin

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

09-09
33:08

Insect Pests in Western Colorado, featuring Melissa Schreiner

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.

09-08
53:32

Leaf Scorch, featuring Luan Akin of Tagawa Gardens

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

09-03
34:16

Garden Myths, featuring Luan Akin of Tagawa Gardens

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

08-28
34:54

Designing Gardentopia: Creative Landscaping, featuring Jan Johnsen

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.

04-10
49:23

Plants Are Speaking, Are You Listening? — Featuring Luan Akin

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?

04-01
33:15

Climate-Ready Landscapes, featuring Carrie Tomlinson

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.

04-01
54:37

Planting Smarter with Plant Select®, featuring Ross Shrigley

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.

03-27
46:17

Staying Healthy in Winter (even without a Garden), featuring Ginger Williams

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

02-03
33:14

Linda’s Gardening Pet Peeves, featuring Luan Akin

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

12-02
35:35

Gardening with Children and Grandchildren, featuring Lois Margolin

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

12-02
30:13

Reflections on a Career in Extension, featuring Yvette Henson

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.

09-19
32:59

Stay Hydrated in the Summer Heat with Water-Rich Foods

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/

08-01
25:32

Herbs

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/

05-14
32:57

Plants That Give Your Landscape Pizazz

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/

05-09
37:05

Champion Trees and The Coalition's Work

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/

04-29
22:59

Landscape for Life Program

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

04-24
28:19

Lawn Care on Cool Season Grasses

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..

04-24
28:19

Converting Turf in The Front Yard

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/

03-27
43:31

Tomato and Sweet Pepper Variety Trials

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

03-25
32:39

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