The Relentless Gardener

by Linda Langelo

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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  • Season 1

  • Designing Gardentopia: Creative Landscaping, featuring Jan Johnsen

    Designing Gardentopia: Creative Landscaping, featuring Jan Johnsen

    S01 E58
    Apr 10, 2025
    49:23

    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.

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

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

    S01 E57
    Apr 1, 2025
    33:15

    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?

  • Climate-Ready Landscapes, featuring Carrie Tomlinson

    Climate-Ready Landscapes, featuring Carrie Tomlinson

    S01 E56
    Apr 1, 2025
    54:37

    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.

  • Planting Smarter with Plant Select®, featuring Ross Shrigley

    Planting Smarter with Plant Select®, featuring Ross Shrigley

    S01 E55
    Mar 27, 2025
    46:17

    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.

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

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

    S01 E54
    Feb 3, 2025
    33:14

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