Garden Talk

By Wisconsin Public Radio

For Wisconsin gardeners — from first-time growers to lifelong green thumbs — Garden Talk is WPR’s weekly call-in show for practical advice, expert answers and the real questions that come with growing... more

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How many episodes does Garden Talk have?

The podcast currently has 448 episodes available.

Garden Talk episodes:

May 09, 2026 Adding natives to an established garden; A photographer’s journey through grief and gardening
Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about the benefit of adding natives to your garden. Then we talk to celebrated photographer Jane Fulllton Alt about her beautiful new book.
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1h 40min
May 02, 2026 What to do now to make your garden better later
From weed prevention to more flower production, spring chores can make summer gardening more enjoyable. We talk with Diana Alfuth about what to put on your to-do list.
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1h 40min
April 25, 2026 Plants in the spring garden; How to design a spot for pollinators
Lindsay Hendricks from the Green Bay Botanical Garden is back to tell us about spring at the garden. Then we talk about how to attract pollinators to your yard author Jared Daniels.
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1h 40min
April 18, 2026 Happy lawns; Happy hydrangeas
We talk with turf expert Doug Soldat about taking care of your lawn. And then we find out how to get the best out of your hydrangeas with an expert from Proven Winners.
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1h 40min
April 11, 2026 When and how to clean up your garden; Local heirloom seed sourcing
Olbrich Gardens horticulturist Erin Presley is back to talk about using a gentle approach to spring garden clean up. Then we talk with Pamela Reardon from Annie's Heirloom Seeds.
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1h 40min
April 04, 2026 Successful transplanting; DNR tree update for 2026
It’s an exciting time in the garden! Lis Friemoth is back to talk about transplanting annuals and perennials. Then Paul Cigan checks in with a tree insect and disease report.
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1h 40min
March 28, 2026 How to transform your yard into a thriving and productive ecosystem; Strategies for easier, greener, more joyful gardening as we age
We talk to two authors about their new books, first how to change your traditional landscape into an interconnected ecosystem. Then we look at how to keep gardening in your life as you age.
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1h 40min
March 21, 2026 Site preparation for prairie seedings
Before you grow a beautiful prairie garden you need to prepare the site. Neil Diboll is back to tell you how. We also talk with a hydrangea expert.
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1h 40min
March 14, 2026 How to get a great vegetable harvest no matter your circumstances; Grilling garlic and other veggies
Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to get the best out of your garden. Then Wisconsin grillers Mad Dog and Merrill join in with tips on how to grill vegetables.
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1h 40min
March 07, 2026 Tired of doomscrolling? Try bloomscrolling; Growing and using herbs
As spring nears it’s time to think of blooming plants. Mark Dwyer is back to take us to the best digital sites for inspiration. Then we take a look at a book on edible and medicinal herbs.
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1h 40min

FAQs about Garden Talk:

How many episodes does Garden Talk have?

The podcast currently has 448 episodes available.

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