Podcasts, Webinars, & Virtual Appearances – Doug Oster

Davey Planting Project offers free seeds through Talking Trees podcast.

Doug Oster — Sat, 03 Apr 2021 15:40:41 +0000

I’m having fun and learning a lot by hosting the Talking Trees podcast for The Davey Tree Expert Company. A new show premieres every Thursday.

During the month of April, the Davey Planting Project is offering free tree seeds in celebration of Arbor Day. Send your request for seeds to podcasts@davey.com by April 30th, 2021 to receive some seeds.

A the Talking Trees podcast, we know that trees are the answer! You’ll be part of that answer by planting your seeds.

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Talking Trees podcast: Teaching kids the importance of trees

Doug Oster — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:04:41 +0000

This week I chat with Davey arborist Travis Evans about teaching kids the importance of trees. Travis discusses how he shares his love for trees and the outdoors with his own. SUBSCRIBE here: bit.ly/3lrwxye

Listen to this week’s podcast here.

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Talking Trees New Podcast alert: Weather Whiplash

Doug Oster — Sun, 14 Mar 2021 16:56:42 +0000

In the latest episode of the Talking Trees podcast from the Davey Tree Expert Company we talk “Weather Whiplash.” Detailing the effect of late winter and early spring temperature swings on trees. I learned a lot from Tim Holley, based in London, Ontario.

Here’s how to listen to the show.

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Thursday’s free virtual organic gardening classes with Doug

Doug Oster — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:38:44 +0000

I’ve partnered with Farm to Table of Western Pennsylvania to present four free virtual organic gardening classes.

You can take one or all four. They will be held on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.

I’ll be covering how to start seeds indoors and out, getting the garden prepared for planting, cool weather crops, composting and much more. My goal is for you to have your best garden ever.

Here’s one way to register if you’re on Facebook.

Here are all the classed with individual free registration links-

Gardening with Kids
Thursday, May 20, 2021
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET
Registration link: https://conta.cc/3euemXc

Succession Planting for a Longer Harvest
Thursday, May 27,2021
4:30 p.m. ET – 5:30 p.m. ET
Registration link: https://conta.cc/3vjubGu

*No fee for registration.
*Online registration required.

We are going to have fun!

A pea sprouts in the early spring garden. It’s fun to find a unique variety to plant while looking through seed catalogs.

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Talking Trees new podcast alert! Saving special trees with cabling

Doug Oster — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 16:05:56 +0000

The arborists at the Davey Tree Expert Company use a technique called cabling to save many special trees. Nick St. Sauveur explains how tree cabling works and the satisfaction of keeping treasured trees alive for years to come.

Here’s the latest episode.

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Talking Trees podcast: How trees help wildlife

Doug Oster — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:53:19 +0000

Dana Karcher, area manager and project developer for Davey Resource Group, Inc., talks about how trees help wildlife, the best trees for them and how you can help. I’m having fun hosting the podcast, listen here- https://talkingtreeswithdaveytree.buzzsprout.com/

Trees provide shelter and food for birds and other wildlife. Photo by Doug Ostet

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Talking Trees Episode 5: Sugar Maples, Syrup and Frost Cracking

Doug Oster — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:50:12 +0000

Maples are just some of the trees which can be effected by frost cracking.

This week’s Talking Trees podcast for the Davey Tree Expert Company is all about the majestic sugar maple. Why are tree experts in love with this tree? The sweet sap doesn’t hurt, but there are many more reasons to grow this tree.

We’re also talking about frost cracking. What is it? And what trees are effected.

Listen here.

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This week’s Talking Trees podcast: Winter Walk Through and stewartia love!

Doug Oster — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:57:06 +0000

In this week’s Talking Trees podcast for the Davey Tree Expert Company, I talk with certified arborist Josh Fritz about the importance of a winter walk through the landscape. He’s got lots of great ideas about what to look for when it comes to trees.

Josh is also passionate about stewartia trees, as they provide four seasons of interest and are underused in the garden.

Here’s this week’s show.

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Dividing Hostas, Planting Perennials and Making More Plants

Doug Oster — Fri, 01 May 2020 16:45:07 +0000

This week In Doug's Garden, he's showing why this is the perfect time to divide hostas. He's also planting some overwintered perennials and found a shrub that was making babies. All great jobs when spending time at home.

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How to Make a Terrarium with the Kids as Seen on PTL

Doug Oster — Fri, 01 May 2020 16:39:55 +0000

Here's a fun and easy project you can do at home with the kids. Making a terrarium is easy and fun. You can actually use lots of things that you already have it home.

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