The Relentless Gardener

The Relentless Gardener

by Linda Langelo
Season 1
How to Host Solitary Mason Bees (and Keep Them Healthy), featuring Thyra McKelvie
Hosting 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.
Winter Care for Houseplants, featuring Luan Akin
In this episode, Linda and Luan discuss caring for houseplants in the cold, dry winter months.
Transplanting Houseplants, featuring Luan Akin
In this episode, Linda welcomes back Luan Akin, Garden Ambassador of Tagawa Garden, to discuss the process of transplanting your houseplants.
Insect Pests in Western Colorado, featuring Melissa Schreiner
In 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.
Leaf Scorch, featuring Luan Akin of Tagawa Gardens
In this episode, Luan joins Linda to talk about leaf scorch: what it is, why it happens, and how to combat it.
Garden Myths, featuring Luan Akin of Tagawa Gardens
In this episode, Linda and Luan discuss common gardening myths.
Designing Gardentopia: Creative Landscaping, featuring Jan Johnsen
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
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
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
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.
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