Urban Gardener Podcast

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-6

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

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

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 Importan

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

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 T

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

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

In this episode, Josh and Julia discuss why fall is a great time for composting and some tips fro getting started with compsting. Backyard Composting in Oklahoma Fall Leaf Composting Compost Turning: The Key to Quick Composting Compost Type Quiz

In this episode, Josh and Julia discuss what conditions are needed to have beautiful fall leaf colors and some of the best trees and shrubs to plant for capturing the beauty of fall in your landscape. Oklahoma Proven Trees The magic of autumn in Oklahoma Selecting Deciduous Trees for Oklahoma