The Relentless Gardener (Linda Langelo)

In this episode of Relentless Gardener, Linda chats with Deryn Davidson, CSU Extension sustainable landscape state specialist. Listen to how this can affect Colorado residents and how to manage your landscape in a way that focuses on water conservation, biodiversity, and smaller impact on resource use.

Learn more about basic xeriscaping: https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/water-wise-xeriscape/1901-xeriscape-basics/

Learn more about sustainable landscaping: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/sustainable-landscaping-7-243/

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/

Ever felt like you don't know the full history and origins of some plants? On this episode of Relentless Gardener, Linda interviews Alison O'Conner, CSU Extension horticulture agent. Learn the history of the poinsettias and how the name came to be along with knowledge about the spurge family. Listen to as she debunks facts about these plants and unveils the truth.

Learn more about poinsettias: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/poinsettias-7-412/

Did you know that Colorado State University Extension has been helping Coloradans grow produce for over 100 years? CSU Extension has no shortage of resources for at-home gardens. Colorado can be an intimidating place to grow produce. Even with these challenges, a wide variety of plans can be grown in Colorado.

In part two of a three-part series, Linda interviewed Katie Dunker, a State-Wide Colorado Master Gardner. In this episode, Katie talked about all the other resources Grow and Give offers besides the donating portion of the program.

If you would like to learn more or be a part of the Grow and Give team, check out the links below.

Learn more: https://growgive.extension.colostate.edu/

Join the Give and Grow Team: https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDHvMwfTdtu7jZI

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/

Colorado has unique environmental conditions when it comes to planting trees. In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda invited Dr. Allison O’Connor to discuss the details to keep in mind when planting trees. Dr. O’Connor is a CSU Extension Agent in Larimer County, Colorado.

If you would like to learn more about planting a tree successfully, check out the link below.

Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/?target=publications#trees

Trees are amazing. They help define our communities, keep us cool and improve your property’s value.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda invited Dr. Allison O’Connor to discuss some of the benefits trees have to offer. Dr. O’Connor is a CSU Extension Agent in Larimer County, Colorado.

If you would like to learn more about planting a tree successfully, check out the link below.

Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/?target=publications#trees

*During this episode, Linda said that one tree has the cooling capacity of ten air conditioner units. There was a slight error with that comment. One tree actually has the cooling capacity of seven AC units, not 10.

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 talks with Colorado Master Gardener, Lois Margolin, about gardening with young children and grandchildren.

Once you choose the best tree and an area the real work can begin. Newly transplanted trees require constant attention once planted.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda invited Dr. Allison O’Connor to discuss the details of caring for your newly transplanted trees. Dr. O’Connor is a CSU Extension Agent in Larimer County, Colorado.

If you would like to learn more about planting a tree successfully, check out the link below.

Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/?target=publications#trees

Japanese Beetles: an invasive species that continue to make their way through Colorado. With adults that feed on over 300 types of plants and larva that feed on turf, avoiding damage from them is a top priority for some Coloradans.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardener learn all about Japanese Beetles. Linda Interviews Lisa Mason an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado about the impact of the Japanese beetles and how to defend your property from them. Find out various methods of control and how each one works against the Japanese Beetle.

Read More about Japanese Beetles: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/japanese-beetle-5-601/

Find your local Extension office: https://extension.colostate.edu/field-offices/

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 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/

We all love libraries, right? You get a seemingly unlimited number of books for free. Well, a seed library is very similar. As suggested, you take some seeds to plant and since you can’t return the seeds you use you return seeds from plants grown successfully.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda discusses seed libraries with Yvette Henson. Yvette is Colorado State University Extension Director for the San Miguel Basin that specialized in agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture.

If you would like to learn more about seed libraries, check out the link below.

San Miguel Seed Libraries: https://sanmiguel.extension.colostate.edu/seed-planting-and-saving/

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..

Invasive and Pesky. The best way to describe the Emerald Ash Borer. This looming threat to Colorado trees is moving throughout the state slowly yet surely.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda interviews Lisa Mason an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado about the Emerald Ash Borers history, where they’re found, and homeowner options. Find out all you need to know about Emerald Ash Borers with Lisa Mason.

Find your local extension office: https://extension.colostate.edu/field-offices/

Read more about Emerald Ash Borer: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/emerald-ash-borer-resources/

Is your turf struggling this year?

In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda interviews Tony Koski, CSU Extension Turf Specialist, about turf problems and damage caused by a dry winter and spring. Tony describes different types of damage turf has taken this year. Plus, Tony gives his top reseeding/resod recommendations and some helpful tips for a nice lawn.

Learn more about lawn care: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/lawn-care-7-202/

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/

Have you ever wanted to donate your produce from your home garden? If you answered yes, the Grow and Give Program is for you.

Linda interviewed Katie Dunker, a State-Wide Colorado Master Gardner. In this three-part series, they discussed the Grow and Give Program.

In this first part, Linda and Katie talked about how this wonderful program started and how you can get involved.

If you would like to learn more or be a part of the Grow and Give team, check out the links below.

Learn more: https://growgive.extension.colostate.edu/

Join the Give and Grow Team: https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDHvMwfTdtu7jZI

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

In this episode of The Relentless Gardener, Linda chats with Susan Carter, area extension agent of horticulture and natural resources for the Tri River county. Listen to this podcast while they talk about ethnobotany, history of some plants, and Ute plants.

Learn more about Ute Gardens: https://tra.extension.colostate.edu/gardening-hort/ute-learning-garden/

If you ask any CSU Extension Agent about planting trees, a common phrase they will say is “right plant, right place”. To maximize your tree’s success, you must have the best species for you and the best location for it on your property.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda invited Dr. Allison O’Connor to discuss the details to keep in mind when planting trees. Dr. O’Connor is a CSU Extension Agent in Larimer County, Colorado.

If you would like to learn more about planting a tree successfully, check out the link below.

Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/?target=publications#trees

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.

While Spotted Lantern Fly still hasn’t been found or confirmed in Colorado, it is better to know about the damage the insect does now rather than when it shows up in Colorado.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda and Lisa Mason, an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado, go in depth in the Spotted Lantern Fly’s life cycle, what damage it produces in its life and what we can do to prepare to keep plant damage down.

Read more about Spotted Lantern Fly: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/spotted-lanternfly-lycorma-delicatula-5-627/

Want to know how to take care of crops during certain season times? Yvette Henson, CSU Extension director who handles agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture, explains how to deal with frostbite, over-wintering, and more. Henson talks about some crops she has grown that have challenged her and helped her learn more about raised beds and freezing temperatures.

Learn more about fusarium: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/agriculture/fusarium-wilt-yellows-of-sugar-beet-dry-bean-2-950/

Learn more about certain raised beds: https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/Gardennotes/713.pdf

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/

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/

Insects play a valuable role in our gardens. Critters like ladybeetles, praying mantis, and bumble flower beetles can be beneficial to gardens but, in reality, we’re barely scratching the surface.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda interviews Lisa Mason, an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado. Lisa describes the most common beneficial insects and the best ways to help support these insects. She also talks about best practices for integrated pest management.

Learn more about beneficial garden insects here: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/beneficial-insects-and-other-arthropods-5-550/

Read the Host an Aphid Watch Party blog post here: https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/2022/07/08/from-the-hort-desk-host-an-aphid-watch-party-this-summer-and-look-for-biodiversity/

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/

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/

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 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/

Did you know the Grow and Give Program started in 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic? This program not only took action against food insecurity but also created a sense of community when personal well-being was strained. In the final episode of this series, Linda and Katie discuss the past results of the Grow Program.

In this episode of The Relentless Gardener, Linda chats with Amy Lentz, CSU Extension home horticulture coordinator of Boulder county. They talk about what to consider when thinking about buying a fruit trees, water sources, and types of trees for a house.

Learn more about fruit trees:https://cmg.extension.colostate.edu/gardening-resources/online-garden-publications/tree-fruits/

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/

Home is where the pollen is… at least for our pollinators. Consisting of food, water, shelter, and space every living thing needs it, including our pollinators.

In this episode Linda interviews Lisa Mason an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado, all about Pollinator Habitats. Find out how to create a habitat for pollinators where they can live their best life. Go in depth with Lisa Mason and Linda and learn the specific requirements for pollinator habitats and what you can do.

Learn More about creating pollinator habitats: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/creating-pollinator-habitat-5-616/

In this episode, Linda interviews Amy Lentz, CSU extension home horticulture coordinator, about what makes a good cut flower, how to prep your garden, and so much more. Hear her professional opinion on the cut flower industry and how it can change the market force.

Learn more about your yard and garden: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/#flowers

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

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.

Turf damage got you down. Turf renovation could be an option.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardener Linda interviews Tony Koski, CSU Extension Turf Specialist, about lawn renovation options. Including, why renovating is a good option, his opinion on power raking and aerating, recommendations on post excavation renovation and more!

Learn More about lawn care: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/lawn-care-7-202/

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

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

Do you struggle with watering your garden plants? If you do, a high and dry garden is for you!

In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda discussed high and dry gardens with Yvette Henson. Yvette is Colorado State University Extension Director for the San Miguel Basin that specialized in agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture.

If you would like to learn more about seed libraries, check out the link below.

Learn more: https://csuhort.blogspot.com/2019/09/high-and-dry-garden.html?m=1

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/

Wasps often get a bad rap for being aggressive and stinging us but, they aren’t so bad. In fact, only some tend to be a nuisance to us.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda interviews Lisa Mason, an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County. Lisa discusses some of the benefits wasps can bring as a pest control crew. Additionally, she talks about the most common nuisance wasps, why they cause 90% of stings and methods of control for wasps for your home.

Read more about nuisance wasps: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/nuisance-wasps-and-bees-5-525/

More information on Yellow Jackets: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/western-yellowjacket-wasp-spring-control/

More Information about Paper Wasps: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/european-paper-wasp-5-611/

Ever been curious about the annual trial gardens? In this episode, Linda talks with extension specialist, landscape horticulturist, college of agriculture science department of horticulture and landscape architecture, Jim Klett. They talk about the best varieties to grow in the garden and what flowers have been apart of the trial and how they survive and adapt.

Learn more about the Trial Garden: http://flowertrials.colostate.edu/

Learn more about Perennials: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/perennial-gardening-7-402/

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/

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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

What’s the buzz about Native Bee Watch? This Community Science Program gives Coloradans an opportunity to be (no pun intended) researchers with CSU Extension.

In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda discusses the Native Bee Watch Program with Lisa Mason, an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado. Native Bee Watch is a community science program where Colorado Community members research bee species and which plants bees are visiting.

Learn more about how you can get involved with Native Bee Watch: https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/nbw/

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

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