Garden Talk
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Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests. This program is heard every Friday at 11 a.m. and rebroadcast on Saturday at 6 a.m. on WPR's Ideas Network stations.
Garden Talk
1d ago
The Midwest is home to more than 150 butterfly species. You can welcome these winged pollinators into your backyard with planning and proper plant selection. Horticulture educator Lisa Johnson shares ..read more
Garden Talk
6d ago
Fluctuations in temperature and precipitation can cause a gardener problems. We talk with plant expert Susan Carpenter about how climate changes affect native plants. UW-Arboretum ..read more
Garden Talk
2w ago
Many people are interested in lawns that feed pollinators. We talk with a turf expert about the latest research on non-grass alternatives and answer your lawn care questions ..read more
Garden Talk
2w ago
The air temperatures may be warm but that doesn’t mean your soil is ready for planting. We talk with nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers about what we can do to heat up the soil faster. We also look at April gardening chores. Get info about Melinda’s free webinars with the Wisconsin Public Libraries here ..read more
Garden Talk
1M ago
Containers are a great option for tricky spots in your garden. We talk about selecting plants, containers and soil for pots. And we look at how to grow seeds inside and successfully transfer them to your garden ..read more
Garden Talk
1M ago
A successful native garden requires planning. We talk with nationally recognized native plant expert Neil Diboll about how to select the right plants and how to determine their location in your garden. We also talk about how to prepare soil and spring prairie maintenance. Click here for list for more info on prairie gardens ..read more
Garden Talk
1M ago
It’s finally time to start seeds inside. We talk with two UW Extension experts about how to get good results from your efforts. We also take a look at pruning landscape trees and shrubs ..read more
Garden Talk
1M ago
Sometimes less is more. We talk with retired UW Extension horticulture specialist Diana Alfuth about what to put in your soil that actually helps your garden. We also talk about the correct way to water in drought conditions ..read more
Garden Talk
2M ago
Our early spring is one more reminder that our climate is changing. We look at how to still get good results in your garden despite changing temperatures and precipitation levels. We also look at how to correctly prune fruit trees ..read more
Garden Talk
2M ago
We talk with Jere Gettle, the founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, about new seed varieties from around the world. They include six foot beans, accordion tomatoes and dinosaur kale ..read more