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:...

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:...

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:...

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...

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:...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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

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.

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...

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:...