You never know what you’ll find when the snow melts and temps start to climb. We talk with Diana Alfuth about how to deal with those surprises.

First we talk with a UW Extension horticulture educator about all the ways gardening is good for you. Then we look into how and why to add a rain garden to your landscape.

Larry Meiller takes "Garden Talk" on the road to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison for a live show from the 2026 Garden & Green Living Expo. Larry is joined by Lisa Johnson and Brian Hudelson.

We discuss the past, present and future of Milwaukee’s iconic conservatory. We also talk with the editors of a new book on the promise of perennial foods.

We take a look at the National Garden Bureau’s plants of the year selections, including hot peppers. In the last hour of the show we catch up with orchid expert, Chuck Acker and talk about the upcoming Orchid Quest show.

Gardening expert Melinda Myers is back to help you grow the best tomatoes and select houseplants. And then we talk to the author of a new kids book on poisonous mushrooms.

We hear about the latest developments in hazelnut production with emerging crop expert Jason Fischbach. Then we talk to author Charlie Nardozzi about his book explaining how to create a perpetual food garden.

We talk with UW Extension Outreach Specialist Bruce Spangenberg about getting the most out of your gardening catalogs. Them we look at getting your trees through unpredictable winter weather with  […]

We talk with Vijai Pandian about growing berries in your garden. And then we get tips from Diana Alfuth about how to start your seeds early.

In the doldrums of winter we talk to the author of a new book that explores how mystery writers have used gardening in their stories. Then, the American Horticultural Society has a new perennial guide out and we look at selecting plants, using them in your landscape, and how to get more blooms.