The Relentless Gardener

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/

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/

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/

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 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/

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

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

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/

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/

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/