From drought and heat swings to soggy low spots, rocky hillsides, privacy screens, and confusing soil conditions, the team shares practical, experience-based advice for creating resilient, lower-maintenance gardens that still support pollinators and wildlife. Along the way, they talk native plants, smart design, mixed plantings, rain garden strategies, and why observation and patience matter just as much as plant choice.

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 ben

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. 🌿✨