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The Relentless Gardener
Hosted by Linda Langelo · ENGLISH
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.
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How to Host Solitary Mason Bees (and Keep Them Healthy), featuring Thyra McKelvie
Mar 1800:40:15Tap to summarizeHosting mason bees is one of the simplest, most effective ways to support native pollinators in your yard and garden. Each female mason bee visits thousands of flowers in just a few weeks, helping plants thrive. In this episode, we learn about solitary mason bees, bee houses, nesting blocks, and bee health with special guest, Thyra McKelvie. Thyra currently serves as Managing Director and Global Solitary Bee Educator at RentMasonBees.com.
Transcribe →Winter Care for Houseplants, featuring Luan Akin
Jan 2300:26:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Linda and Luan discuss caring for houseplants in the cold, dry winter months.
Transcribe →Transplanting Houseplants, featuring Luan Akin
Sep 900:33:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Linda welcomes back Luan Akin, Garden Ambassador of Tagawa Garden, to discuss the process of transplanting your houseplants.
Transcribe →Insect Pests in Western Colorado, featuring Melissa Schreiner
Sep 800:53:32Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Leaf Scorch, featuring Luan Akin of Tagawa Gardens
Sep 300:34:16Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Luan joins Linda to talk about leaf scorch: what it is, why it happens, and how to combat it.
Transcribe →Garden Myths, featuring Luan Akin of Tagawa Gardens
Aug 2800:34:54Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Linda and Luan discuss common gardening myths.
Transcribe →Designing Gardentopia: Creative Landscaping, featuring Jan Johnsen
Apr 10, 202500:49:23Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Plants Are Speaking, Are You Listening? — Featuring Luan Akin
Apr 1, 202500:33:15Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Linda sits down with Luan Akin, Garden Ambassador of Tagawa Gardens, to talk about her book, Plants Are Speaking, Are You Listening?
Transcribe →Climate-Ready Landscapes, featuring Carrie Tomlinson
Apr 1, 202500:54:37Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Planting Smarter with Plant Select®, featuring Ross Shrigley
Mar 27, 202500:46:17Tap to summarizeIn 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.
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