Episodios

  • Episode 38: The Secrets of Matchmaking with Potted Plants
    May 31 2024

    In this episode, Julia, Lili, and Andrew discuss the secrets of how to create flourishing combo pots and how to incorporate a thriller, filler, and spiller plant.


    Fact sheets for this episode:

    HLA-6458: Container Gardening

    HLA-6451: Dish Gardening

    Más Menos
    29 m
  • Episode 37: Mastering Tomato Transplants
    May 15 2024

    On this episode of the Urban Gardener Podcast, Julia, Lili, and Andrew discuss tips and tricks for transplanting tomatoes in Oklahoma.


    Episode's Fact Sheets:

    HLA-6020: Growing Vegetable Transplants

    L-249: Soil Testing, The Right First Step Toward Proper Care of Your Lawn and Garden

    PSS-2207: How to Get a Good Soil Sample

    PSS-2228: Fertilizer Nutrients with Animal Manure

    HLA-6032: Vegetable Varieties for the Home Garden in Oklahoma


    Más Menos
    34 m
  • Episode 36: Tip and Tricks for Summer Vegetable Gardening
    May 3 2024

    Julia, Lili, and Andrew discuss tips and tricks on how to prepare for and maintain your summer vegetable garden.


    Fact Sheets for the episode:

    HLA-6032: Vegetable Varieties for the Home Garden in Oklahoma

    HLA-6013: Summer Care of the Home Vegetable Garden

    HLA-6020: Growing Vegetable Transplants

    HLA-6004: Oklahoma Garden Planning Guide

    HLA-6436: Healthy Garden Soils

    Más Menos
    37 m
  • Episode 35: Transplanting vs. Direct Seed
    Apr 16 2024

    On this episode, Julia, Lili, and Andrew discuss the benefits of transplanting or using seeds for your garden plants.

    Más Menos
    33 m
  • Episode 34: Secrets of the Soil
    Mar 6 2024

    On this episode, Julia, Andrew, and Lili take on the secrets of the soil. They discuss proper soil testing, how to improve your soil, and a little bit of soil chemistry (don't be scared!).


    Fact sheets mentioned on the episode and related fact sheets:

    • Improving Garden Soil Fertility
    • Oklahoma Agricultural Soil Test Summary: 2018-2022
    • How to Get a Good Soil Sample
    • The Importance of Sampling Depth for Soil Health Assessment
    • OSU Soil Test Interpretations
    • Soil Test Interpretations for Vegetable Crops
    • Soil pH and Buffer Index
    • Healthy Garden Soils
    • Oklahoma Soil Fertility Handbook
    • Backyard Composting in Oklahoma
    Más Menos
    34 m
  • Episode 33: Keeping Your Landscape Green in the Winter
    Mar 2 2024

    On today's episode, Julia, Lili, and Andrew discuss types of ornamental plants which will keep their lush green color al through the winter.


    Fact Sheets for today's episode:

    Pine Wilt Disease: EPP-7674

    Fertilizing Shade and Ornamental Trees and Shrubs: HLA-6412

    Oklahoma Proven: Plant Selections for Oklahoma (1999-2023)

    How to Get a Good Soil Sample: PSS-2207


    Más Menos
    32 m
  • Episode 32: Pruning Smarter, Not Harder
    Feb 3 2024

    This episode officially welcomes two new co-hosts: Andrew Fleet and Liliana LeClaire. They join our horticulture expert, Julia Laughlin, as she discusses how to properly prune your trees, shrubs, and other ornamentals as we begin to emerge from winter.


    Fact sheets for this episode:

    HLA-6403: Roses in Oklahoma

    HLA-6408: Landscape Maintenance Schedule

    HLA-6409: Pruning Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Vines

    HLA-6415: Training Young Shade and Ornamental Trees

    HLA-6228: Annual Pruning of Fruit Trees


    Más Menos
    32 m
  • Episode 31: Christmas Plants - Legends and Lore
    Dec 19 2023

    In this episode, Josh, Julia, and Andrew discuss some of the legends and lore surrounding our favorite Christmas plants.


    Mentioned in the episode:

    Fact Sheet: Poinsettia Care HLA-6413

    Other Information:

    Christmas Plants

    Más Menos
    22 m