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The Informed Gardener

Each week, Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott addresses the most common myths and misconceptions that plague home gardeners and horticultural professionals. She offers invaluable advice to both the seasoned and novice gardeners. Linda has a Ph.D. in Horticulture from Oregon State University and is an ISA certified arborist. She is WSU's Extension Urban Horticulturist.
Station: Online
Category: Life




  • Store bought or home-grown? Linda reveals which methods are better for you and your skin

  • Linda asks, is plant knowledge passe? Landscape architecture and Soest gardener, Riz Reyes

  • Season 3 is here! Spring cleaning is in order

  • Why you should resolve to create and maintain your own compost pile

  • Linda interviews Dr. Rita Hummel about 'chilling' and what you should know about your indoor plants

  • Linda interviews Dr. Gary Chastagner, WSU's Christmas tree expert

  • Linda visits with Dr. Sarah Reichard at the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle

  • Linda interviews Seattle shoppers at the nurseries

  • Linda spends an afternoon at Recovery 1; a recycling company that handles more than paper scraps

  • In keeping with the season, this episode is called "Real Turkeys." Linda talks about some of her least favorite garden products and why they're on her

  • Dr Linda Chalker-Scott talks about scary gardens.