Ozark Garden Talk (with White River Nursery)

❄️ 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!

Check out our full show notes @ https://www.whiterivernursery.com/blog-1🌻 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. 🍂

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! 🌿🦋🌼