Season 1 Episode 10: Conversation with Jerry O’Dell, President of the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society

Keeping It Green

Jerry is also the former owner of a commercial property landscape company and caretaker of Tyler Arboretum’s Wister Rhododendron Garden. Margaret and Tom have a chat with Jerry O’Dell about his horticulture career. For many individuals, the love of plants runs deep, and even in retirement, the pull is strong. Jerry talks about his start on a local golf course through managing commercial properties. But his interest in plants kept him very busy in retirement and opened his eyes to the world of rhododendrons. Finally, how does one come to grips with planting ornamental pear decades ago? Jerry had a plan.
Margaret Pickoff, Penn State Extension (host)
Tom Butzler, Penn State Extension (host)
Jerry O’Dell, President of the Valley Forge Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society
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