The Organic Gardener

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The Organic Gardener 7-21-24

In this episode of "The Organic Gardener" Doug returns from a trip to California, sharing stunning garden photos and experiences from the West Coast. He kicks off with a late planting tomato contest and delves into pressing issues like blossom end rot and the ongoing need for rain, offering practical watering and mulching tips. Doug announces a free online summer garden class and features his granddaughter in the "In Doug's Garden" segment. The episode also highlights Project Love, a special garden for veterans, and explores Iceland's natural beauty. Listeners call in with questions about horseradish eradication, sycamore tree care, deer-damaged wildflowers, azalea bark scale, and more, while Doug provides expert advice on these topics and planting tips for late summer and fall harvests.

Jul 21, 202433 min

Tech Vibe Radio 7-14-24

In this episode of The Organic Gardener, Doug Oster dives into the excitement of the season with a pop-up plant giveaway and the joy of finding nursery bargains. He shares essential tips on watering, mulching, and planting a variety of vegetables, while addressing common issues like early blight on tomatoes and sawfly larvae on roses. Callers bring their unique questions, from dahlia bulb storage to Peruvian lilies' perennial nature, and Doug offers his expert advice on weed control, container fertilizing, and managing peonies' unexpected mildew. Join Doug for an engaging session of gardening wisdom, troubleshooting, and inspiration to keep your garden thriving.

Jul 14, 202433 min

The Organic Gardener 7-7-24

Welcome to this week's episode of The Organic Gardener! Join Doug and Rob as they discuss everything from peppers, maintaining containers, keeping your garden healthy during the summer heat, plus, they answer some of your questions!

Jul 7, 202433 min

The Organic Gardener 6-30-24

Welcome to this week's episode of The Organic Gardener! Join us as we kick off the show with a lively discussion about the latest happenings in Doug's garden, including a dog chasing a rabbit, cucumber successes, and a garlic crop failure. We'll also dive into some fascinating garden projects, from making our own hanging baskets to a tour of the Summer Flower Show. At 7:30, don't miss our guest from Davey Tree, Craig Stone, as he shares info on tree health, and getting rid of insects and diseases that could affect your garden.

Jun 30, 202435 min