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The Organic Gardener

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Here’s an incredible source for tips and suggestions on how to grow a great Western Pennsylvania garden. KDKA Radio’s Organic Gardener explores ways to make digging in the dirt a natural and bountiful experience. The Organic Gardener is Doug Oster, an Emmy Award winning producer, host and garden writer. The Organic Gardener airs live Sundays at 7:00 AM on KDKA Radio.

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Spring gardening tasks are piling; Let Doug and Jess help you tackle these chores. 07.05.2017 34:41

On today's show, we talk to arborist Dick Till from Davey Tree about the best trees for small landscapes. They also talk to callers about getting rid of poison ivy, picking the best perennials, and planting spring crops.

Talking Trees 23.04.2017 32:22

Doug talks to Michael Marriot from David Austin Roses and Ron Hegner of The Davey Tree Expert Company. Doug announces that he and Jessica will no longer be doing appearances at Giant Eagle, but they both thank all the fans who have spent their Sundays with them over the last decade. 

Get a Jump Start on Spring Gardening With Doug and Jess. 09.04.2017 31:57

On today's show, Doug and Jess take calls about how to keep weeds out of the vegetable garden and how to handle rhododendron die back. Todd Sherbondy from Davey Tree company stops by to chat about hemlock wooly adelgid and share advice on managing the health of spruce trees.

Spring is in the air and gardening tasks are piling up. 02.04.2017 35:34

Jess and Doug offer tips and advice for pruning junipers, fertilizing blueberries, and caring for an aspargus patch. Mrs Know It All also stops by to offer advice on hiring a great landscaper.

Start with the soil. 26.03.2017 36:25

A great garden starts with great soil! Doug and Jessica have forgone their rototillers for compost and have tips for what to do about heavy metals in your soil. Jessica helps a caller with poinsettia problems and Doug uses his pantyhose for pumpkins.