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.
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.
Last Sunday at 11:59 AM
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.
06/08/2025
Doug explains how to grow disease-free tomatoes and talks Spring planting with Rob Kruljac from Davey Tree.
06/01/2025
This week Doug talks to Rob Kruljac about tree identification and teaching kids about trees.
05/25/2025
Steve Repasky: Owner and President of Bee Control in for Doug today, talking bees and his experience in Kenya.
05/18/2025
The Organic Gardner with Doug Oster 5/11
05/11/2025
PeggyAnne Montgomery from Flowerbulbs.com discusses spring planted bulbs and $100 bulb giveaway for listeners.
05/04/2025
This week Doug talks with Rob Kruljac from The Davey Tree Expert Company about how to mulch the right way
04/27/2025
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
04/20/2025
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.
04/13/2025
This week Doug interviews "Fig Whisperer" Steven Biggs about taking figs out of hibernation.
04/06/2025
Today’s show featured Steve Repasky from Bee Control and Luke Werner from Davey Tree.
03/30/2025
This week Doug interviews Ellen Zachos, author of Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods
03/23/2025
Doug answers questions about the Spring garden and particularly, how to grow Mexican sunflowers: one of his favorites.
03/16/2025
This week Doug talks about the Pittsburgh Home and Garden Show along with appearing in the Farm to Table Expo area
03/09/2025
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.
03/02/2025
Doug's tribute to Jon Burnett, problems with Asian Jumping Worms and garlic, Doug answers more garden questions
02/23/2025
This week Doug answers questions about improving the soil with compost and pests on roses and tomatoes
02/16/2025
Doug answers questions about moles, spring lawn prep, and announces his latest trip to Italy.
02/09/2025
Doug interviews Kelly Norris, author of 'Your Natural Garden."
02/02/2025
The week The Organic Gardener interviews Lee Miller, author of The Houseplant Guide. She has great tips for making indoor plants thrive.
01/26/2025
This week Doug interviews famous plant breeder Buddy Lee who introduced the Encore Azalea.
01/19/2025
Doug talks with an old colleague from his newspaper days about the WWII tomato seeds and the Hydrangea Queen who explains how to choose reliable bloomers.
01/12/2025
Today Doug took calls about tomato seeds, garlic, and discussed what he's planning for his garden this season
01/05/2025
This Week garden guru Doug Oster interviews Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.
12/29/2024
Doug talks with Keith Kaiser from the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden about Dazzling Nights and Natalie Carmolli about "Deer Proof" plants.
12/22/2024
Doug talks with Alliy Gundlach, seed technician from Tree Pittsburgh about saving seeds and genetic diversity.
12/15/2024
Doug interviews Lou Meyer from the Davey Tree Expert Company about the black walnut myth.
12/08/2024
Doug interviews Jordyn Melino about Phipps Holiday Magic and also Danielle Crumrine from Tree Pittsburgh.
12/01/2024
Denise Schreiber aka Mrs. Know It All Fills in for Doug Oster (11/24/24)
11/24/2024
Doug interviews award winning photographer Rob Cardillo who has Pittsburgh roots.
11/17/2024
Doug talks to one of his favorite garden personalities Niki Jabbour from Nova Scotia, Canada
11/10/2024
Doug interviews garden author, podcaster and blogger Carol Michel about the Lost Ladies of Garden Writing.
11/03/2024
This week Doug talks to Lauren Mallinger about the Kavod Garden and Teresa Watkins, author, garden designer and radio host.
10/27/2024
Doug interviews fig expert Steven Biggs from Toronto who explains how to grow figs and olives in a cold climate.
10/20/2024
Doug talks with Steve Repasky from Bee Control and Meadow Sweet Apiaries about ground bees, pollinators and drought.
10/13/2024
Win a $100 gift certificate from Flowerbulbs.com for bulbs. Davey Tree explains why to leave the leaves.
10/06/2024
Doug Oster interviews Laura Schoch from Phipps about the Fall Flower Show and Dr. Michelle Duennes from the Spotted Lanternfly Invasion Archive
09/29/2024
The Organic Gardener/Davey Tree (9/22/24)
09/22/2024
The Organic Gardener
09/15/2024
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