The Relentless Gardener

Japanese Beetles: an invasive species that continue to make their way through Colorado. With adults that feed on over 300 types of plants and larva that feed on turf, avoiding damage from them is a top priority for some Coloradans.In this episode of the Relentless Gardener learn all about Japanese Beetles. Linda Interviews Lisa Mason an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado about the impact of the Japanese beetles and how to defend your property from them. Find out various methods of control and how each one works against the Japanese Beetle.Read More about Japanese Beetles: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/japanese-beetle-5-601/Find your local Extension office: https://extension.colostate.edu/field-offices/

Invasive and Pesky. The best way to describe the Emerald Ash Borer. This looming threat to Colorado trees is moving throughout the state slowly yet surely.In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda interviews Lisa Mason an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado about the Emerald Ash Borers history, where they’re found, and homeowner options. Find out all you need to know about Emerald Ash Borers with Lisa Mason.Find your local extension office: https://extension.colostate.edu/field-offices/Read more about Emerald Ash Borer: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/emerald-ash-borer-resources/

Home is where the pollen is… at least for our pollinators. Consisting of food, water, shelter, and space every living thing needs it, including our pollinators.In this episode Linda interviews Lisa Mason an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado, all about Pollinator Habitats. Find out how to create a habitat for pollinators where they can live their best life. Go in depth with Lisa Mason and Linda and learn the specific requirements for pollinator habitats and what you can do.Learn More about creating pollinator habitats: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/creating-pollinator-habitat-5-616/

What’s the buzz about Native Bee Watch? This Community Science Program gives Coloradans an opportunity to be (no pun intended) researchers with CSU Extension.In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda discusses the Native Bee Watch Program with Lisa Mason, an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado. Native Bee Watch is a community science program where Colorado Community members research bee species and which plants bees are visiting.Learn more about how you can get involved with Native Bee Watch: https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/nbw/

Insects play a valuable role in our gardens. Critters like ladybeetles, praying mantis, and bumble flower beetles can be beneficial to gardens but, in reality, we’re barely scratching the surface.In this episode of the Relentless Gardener, Linda interviews Lisa Mason, an Extension Horticulture Agent from Arapahoe County, Colorado. Lisa describes the most common beneficial insects and the best ways to help support these insects. She also talks about best practices for integrated pest management.Learn more about beneficial garden insects here: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/insects/beneficial-insects-and-other-arthropods-5-550/Read the Host an Aphid Watch Party blog post here: https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/2022/07/08/from-the-hort-desk-host-an-aphid-watch-party-this-summer-and-look-for-biodiversity/

Do you struggle with watering your garden plants? If you do, a high and dry garden is for you!In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda discussed high and dry gardens with Yvette Henson. Yvette is Colorado State University Extension Director for the San Miguel Basin that specialized in agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture.If you would like to learn more about seed libraries, check out the link below.Learn more: https://csuhort.blogspot.com/2019/09/high-and-dry-garden.html?m=1

We all love libraries, right? You get a seemingly unlimited number of books for free. Well, a seed library is very similar. As suggested, you take some seeds to plant and since you can’t return the seeds you use you return seeds from plants grown successfully.In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda discusses seed libraries with Yvette Henson. Yvette is Colorado State University Extension Director for the San Miguel Basin that specialized in agriculture, natural resources, and horticulture.If you would like to learn more about seed libraries, check out the link below. San Miguel Seed Libraries: https://sanmiguel.extension.colostate.edu/seed-planting-and-saving/

Trees are amazing. They help define our communities, keep us cool and improve your property’s value.In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda invited Dr. Allison O’Connor to discuss some of the benefits trees have to offer. Dr. O’Connor is a CSU Extension Agent in Larimer County, Colorado.If you would like to learn more about planting a tree successfully, check out the link below.Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/?target=publications#trees*During this episode, Linda said that one tree has the cooling capacity of ten air conditioner units. There was a slight error with that comment. One tree actually has the cooling capacity of seven AC units, not 10.

Once you choose the best tree and an area the real work can begin. Newly transplanted trees require constant attention once planted.In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda invited Dr. Allison O’Connor to discuss the details of caring for your newly transplanted trees. Dr. O’Connor is a CSU Extension Agent in Larimer County, Colorado.If you would like to learn more about planting a tree successfully, check out the link below.Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/?target=publications#trees

If you ask any CSU Extension Agent about planting trees, a common phrase they will say is “right plant, right place”. To maximize your tree’s success, you must have the best species for you and the best location for it on your property. In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda invited Dr. Allison O’Connor to discuss the details to keep in mind when planting trees. Dr. O’Connor is a CSU Extension Agent in Larimer County, Colorado.If you would like to learn more about planting a tree successfully, check out the link below.Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/?target=publications#trees

Colorado has unique environmental conditions when it comes to planting trees. In this episode of the Relentless Gardner, Linda invited Dr. Allison O’Connor to discuss the details to keep in mind when planting trees. Dr. O’Connor is a CSU Extension Agent in Larimer County, Colorado.If you would like to learn more about planting a tree successfully, check out the link below.Learn more: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/?target=publications#trees

Did you know the Grow and Give Program started in 2020 during the COVID-19 Pandemic? This program not only took action against food insecurity but also created a sense of community when personal well-being was strained. In the final episode of this series, Linda and Katie discuss the past results of the Grow Program.

Did you know that Colorado State University Extension has been helping Coloradans grow produce for over 100 years? CSU Extension has no shortage of resources for at-home gardens. Colorado can be an intimidating place to grow produce. Even with these challenges, a wide variety of plans can be grown in Colorado.In part two of a three-part series, Linda interviewed Katie Dunker, a State-Wide Colorado Master Gardner. In this episode, Katie talked about all the other resources Grow and Give offers besides the donating portion of the program.If you would like to learn more or be a part of the Grow and Give team, check out the links below.Learn more: https://growgive.extension.colostate.edu/Join the Give and Grow Team: https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDHvMwfTdtu7jZI

Have you ever wanted to donate your produce from your home garden? If you answered yes, the Grow and Give Program is for you.Linda interviewed Katie Dunker, a State-Wide Colorado Master Gardner. In this three-part series, they discussed the Grow and Give Program.In this first part, Linda and Katie talked about how this wonderful program started and how you can get involved.If you would like to learn more or be a part of the Grow and Give team, check out the links below.Learn more: https://growgive.extension.colostate.edu/Join the Give and Grow Team: https://colostate.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDHvMwfTdtu7jZI