Ozark Garden Talk (with White River Nursery)

Check out our show notes @https://www.whiterivernursery.com/ozarkgardentalk for all the details including links! Late-winter in the Ozarks can feel like spring one day and deep-freeze the next—so in Episode 14, Sarah, Charity, and Alex share what you should do now (soil prep, compost + mulch, weeding, soil testing, and planting cold-hardy crops like onions, cole crops, and bare-root strawberries) and what to wait on (tomatoes, peppers, sweet potatoes, and pruning spring-blooming shrubs). They also cover smart frost protection, seed-starting timing, and why “leave the leaves” matters for pollinators and beneficial insects. ❄️🌱🐝

❄️ Winter doesn’t have to mean a boring garden! In this episode of Ozark Garden Talk, Sarah, Charity, and Alex explore plants that bring beauty, structure, and wildlife value to the winter landscape. From evergreen hollies and colorful red twig dogwoods to winter berries, ornamental grasses, and hellebores, the team shares their favorite picks for four-season interest in the Ozarks—plus practical tips for protecting plants through cold snaps and freeze-thaw cycles. A must-listen for gardeners looking to appreciate (and design for) the quiet season. 🌿

Check out our full show notes on our website at https://www.whiterivernursery.com/ozarkgardentalkAs October rolls in, we explore the folklore, stories, and “plant magic” traditions woven into Ozark life. From persimmon seeds and buckeyes to witch trees, elderberries, ginseng, and more, Sarah, Charity, and Alex mix personal memories with researched lore. You’ll be inspired to look at the plants around you with new wonder — and maybe try slicing a persimmon seed!

See our full show notes with images on our website: https://www.whiterivernursery.com/post/ozark-garden-talk-episode-8-autumn-gardening-in-the-ozarks-fall-planting-favorites🍂 Fall is almost here, and the Ozark Garden Talk crew is ready! In this episode, Sarah, Charity, and Alex share what they’re planting for autumn—from brilliant black gums and daffodil bulbs to native bluestem grasses and viburnums. They also talk new redbud arrivals, fall veggie beds, and how to support monarch butterflies on their migration. Tune in for inspiration to kick off your own fall gardening projects! 🌿🦋🌼

In this listener-driven episode of Ozark Garden Talk, we dive into your gardening questions and highlight our favorite foolproof plants—those that stand the test of Ozark heat, clay soil, and unpredictable moisture levels. They cover everything from native soil builders and fence line groundcovers to the top shrubs and perennials that thrive with minimal fuss.

**Unfortunately, we experienced an error with our video approximately 3 minutes in. The audio was unaffected, so you can still listen to the entire episode. ** Check out website show notes at https://www.whiterivernursery.com/blog-1 for pictures of the plants we discussed today and links to more information about them!In this episode of Ozark Garden Talk with White River Nursery, hosts Sarah McCue (Owner), Charity Cox (Event Coordinator & Plant Buyer), and Alex Royce (General Manager) discuss their favorite native and edible plants. The conversation covers everything from foraging wild foods to building a food forest at home, along with personal gardening experiments and lessons learned. They also highlight resources for learning more about wild edibles and medicinal plants.Find show notes at https://www.whiterivernursery.com/post/ozark-garden-talk-episode-3-growing-and-foraging-edible-medicinal-plants

Check out website show notes at https://www.whiterivernursery.com/blog-1 for pictures of the plants we discussed today and links to more information about them! Episode Summary In our very first episode of Ozark Garden Talk with White River Nursery, hosts Sarah McCue (owner), Charity Cox (event coordinator and plant buyer), and Alex Royce (general manager) share the new and noteworthy plants they’re most excited about this year. From striking ornamental shrubs to native edibles, we explore how these varieties can thrive in the unique climate of the Ozarks.