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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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This week Doug answers your questions about summer lawn care, garlic, and dealing with insect problems on broccoli. 13.07.2025 34:28

This week Doug answers questions about hibiscus, about replacing a lawn, and talks with Luke Werner from the Davey Tree Expert company 06.07.2025 32:00

This week Doug answers garden questions about a plethora of garden pests and how to battle them organically. 29.06.2025 36:56

This week Doug interviews Craig Stone from the Davey Tree Expert Company about pests and diseases of trees. 22.06.2025 35:00

This week Doug interviews Gabrielle Marsden, the Butterfly Ambassador, about the plight of the zebra swallowtail butterfly and how the paw paw tree could help the species. 15.06.2025 36:35

This Doug tells a great story about a forgotten secret garden near the 17th hole of Oakmont Country Club. A young Bob Ford helped care for the garden. 08.06.2025 33:35

Doug explains how to grow disease-free tomatoes and talks Spring planting with Rob Kruljac from Davey Tree. 01.06.2025 34:48

This week Doug talks to Rob Kruljac about tree identification and teaching kids about trees. 25.05.2025 33:27

Steve Repasky: Owner and President of Bee Control in for Doug today, talking bees and his experience in Kenya. 18.05.2025 34:29

The Organic Gardner with Doug Oster 5/11 11.05.2025 33:35

PeggyAnne Montgomery from Flowerbulbs.com discusses spring planted bulbs and $100 bulb giveaway for listeners. 04.05.2025 33:59

This week Doug talks with Rob Kruljac from The Davey Tree Expert Company about how to mulch the right way 27.04.2025 35:35

This week Doug welcomes Christi Wilhelmi to the show. She is the author of High Yield, Small Space Organic Gardening: Practical Tips for Growing Your Own Food 20.04.2025 34:41

This week Doug is joined by Eric Countryman from the Davey Tree Expert Company who explains how to plant and tree and make it thrive. 13.04.2025 33:31

This week Doug interviews "Fig Whisperer" Steven Biggs about taking figs out of hibernation. 06.04.2025 35:57

Today’s show featured Steve Repasky from Bee Control and Luke Werner from Davey Tree. 30.03.2025 35:05

This week Doug interviews Ellen Zachos, author of Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods 23.03.2025 34:06

Doug answers questions about the Spring garden and particularly, how to grow Mexican sunflowers: one of his favorites. 16.03.2025 33:41

This week Doug talks about the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show along with appearing in the Farm to Table Expo area 09.03.2025 32:58

This week Doug talks about the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show along with appearing in the Farm to Table Expo area

Doug answers questions about deer pressure, how to make an amaryllis rebloom, and how to have a great organic lawn. 02.03.2025 32:58

Doug's tribute to Jon Burnett, problems with Asian Jumping Worms and garlic, Doug answers more garden questions 23.02.2025 35:23

This week Doug answers questions about improving the soil with compost and pests on roses and tomatoes 16.02.2025 34:03

Doug answers questions about moles, spring lawn prep, and announces his latest trip to Italy. 09.02.2025 34:07

Doug interviews Kelly Norris, author of 'Your Natural Garden." 02.02.2025 31:34

The week The Organic Gardener interviews Lee Miller, author of The Houseplant Guide. She has great tips for making indoor plants thrive. 26.01.2025 35:05