Urban Gardener Podcast OK County OSU Extension
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OSU Extension helps Oklahomans solve local issues and concerns, and manage resources wisely. This podcast brings you timely tips to help you have success as a gardener with a specific focus on gardening in the city.
Join us each episode to turn up your gardening knowledge with timely information from OSU County Extension professionals.
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Episode 35: Transplanting vs. Direct Seed
On this episode, Julia, Lili, and Andrew discuss the benefits of transplanting or using seeds for your garden plants.
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Episode 34: Secrets of the Soil
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
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Episode 33: Keeping Your Landscape Green in the Winter
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 -
Episode 32: Pruning Smarter, Not Harder
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 -
Episode 31: Christmas Plants - Legends and Lore
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:
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Episode 30: Winter Protection for the Landscape
In this episode, Josh and Julia discuss ways to prepare your landscape for the colder winter months, including tips for protecting plants, winterizing irrigation systems and more.
Mentioned in the episode:
Fact Sheet - Winter Protection for Landscape Plants
2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map