Ozark Garden Talk (with White River Nursery)

Check out the full show notes with images of all the plants here: https://www.whiterivernursery.com/oza...In this episode of Ozark Garden Talk, Sarah, Charity, and Alex get you in planning mode with a peek at the plants they’re most excited to bring in this season. Consider it your early-bird guide to what’s coming before the trucks start rolling. They share what they’re watching for, what they’re hunting down, and how to think about these picks in real gardens, so you can sketch out your beds, make a wish list, and be ready to grab your favorites as soon as they arrive. 🌿✨

❄️ 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. 🌿

In this episode of Ozark Garden Talk, Sarah, Charity, and Alex get real about growing fruit trees in Northwest Arkansas—why peaches and plums break your heart, which apples and pears actually stand a chance, and how rootstocks, pruning, and disease pressure shape your success. They share practical, experience-based advice on choosing varieties, managing cedar apple rust and fire blight, and setting realistic expectations for a backyard orchard. You’ll also hear details about White River Nursery’s bare-root apple and pear preorder and why they’ve hand-picked each variety for the Ozarks.

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!

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🌻 In this episode of Ozark Garden Talk, Sarah, Charity, and Alex round up the most-asked fall gardening questions—from asters, bulbs, and mulch to dividing perennials and planting fall veggies. 🐛 They also share tips for supporting migratory birds and give a sneak peek at our Oct 25 Native & Creative Community Market. 🍂