The Relentless Gardener
Linda Langelo
Show overview
The Relentless Gardener has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 64 episodes. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 16 min and 33 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 months ago, with 2 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 21 episodes published. Published by Linda Langelo.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 64 episodesS1 Ep 64How 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.
S1 Ep 63Winter Care for Houseplants, featuring Luan Akin
In this episode, Linda and Luan discuss caring for houseplants in the cold, dry winter months.
S1 Ep 62Transplanting 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.
S1 Ep 61Insect 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.
S1 Ep 60Leaf 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.
S1 Ep 59Garden Myths, featuring Luan Akin of Tagawa Gardens
In this episode, Linda and Luan discuss common gardening myths.
S1 Ep 58Designing 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.
S1 Ep 57Plants 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?
S1 Ep 56Climate-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.
S1 Ep 55Planting 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.
S1 Ep 54Staying Healthy in Winter (even without a Garden), featuring Ginger Williams
In this episode, Linda speaks with Ginger Williams, a CSU Extension State Program Specialist focused on health education.
S1 Ep 53Linda’s Gardening Pet Peeves, featuring Luan Akin
In this episode, the tables are turned and Luan interviews Linda about her gardening pet peeves.
S1 Ep 52Gardening with Children and Grandchildren, featuring Lois Margolin
In this episode, Linda talks with Colorado Master Gardener, Lois Margolin, about gardening with young children and grandchildren.
S1 Ep 51Reflections on a Career in Extension, featuring Yvette Henson
In this episode, Linda interviews Yvette Henson, CSU Extension Director for San Miguel County. The two discuss Henson’s 19-year career working in the field of Extension and how things have changed.
S1 Ep 50Stay Hydrated in the Summer Heat with Water-Rich Foods
In this episode, Linda talks about water-rich foods that can help keep us better hydrated during the summer heat. Her guest is Luan Akin, Garden Ambassador of Tagawa Gardens. You can find more information about nutrition, food safety, and health at: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/
S1 Ep 49Herbs
On this episode, Linda chats with Luan Akin, Garden Ambassador of Tagawa Gardens. Tune in while they discuss all things herbs such as which must be dry and moist and how to grow specific herbs. Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food-safety-health/herbs-preserving-and-using-9-335/
S1 Ep 48Plants That Give Your Landscape Pizazz
On this episode, Linda chats with Colorado Master gardener from Larimer County, Khursheed Mama, about sprucing up your garden or your landscape. Tune in to listen about the type of characteristics you may want in your garden and so much more.Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/
S1 Ep 47Champion Trees and The Coalition's Work
On this episode, Horticulture Specialist, Linda Langelo, is joined with Neil Bamesberger, President of the Colorado Tree Coalition and Champion Tree program coordinator, Tune in while they discuss how the coalition was formed, how a person knows if they have a champion tree and much more. Learn more: https://www.coloradotrees.org/
S1 Ep 46Landscape for Life Program
On this episode, linda chats with Deryn Davidson, extension state specialist, about a program for sustainable landscape practices. Tune in while they chat about how large of a program this is, types of environments, and so much more. Learn more: https://csuhort.blogspot.com/2022/07/landscape-for-life-comes-to-csu.html
S1 Ep 45Lawn Care on Cool Season Grasses
On this episode, Linda chats with Steve Kelly, Colorado Master Gardener from Weld County, about lawn care recommendations, soil, and much more. Learn more about lawn care: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/lawn-care-7-202/?_gl=1*wacdtx*_ga*MTg1NTEyNTg5NC4xNzA2ODI5NjE3*_ga_ZZ27K7HW51*MTcxMzU0NzAxMC4zLjAuMTcxMzU0NzAxMC4wLjAuMA..