Garden Talk

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Garden Talk episodes

September 07, 2024 Healthy lawns; update from the UW Arboretum
Turf expert Doug Soldat is back with his annual fall lawn tutorial. We talk with him about the latest in lawn care research. In the last half hour Native Plant […]
1 hr 40 min
August 31, 2024 Attending the autumnal native garden; What you can do to improve your soil
Gardens using native plants benefit from planting or seeding at the right time of the year. Internationally recognized native plant expert Neil Diboll is back to tell you what to […]
1 hr 39 min
August 24, 2024 Time to transition to fall; Emerald ash borer update
Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back to explain why she believes fall is the best time to garden. And then DNR Forest Health Specialist Paul Cigan joins us to talk […]
1 hr 40 min
August 17, 2024 Made in the shade
In the heat of August we take some time to talk about shade. First Mark Dwyer offers advice on how to create a successful shade garden. And then at 12:30 […]
1 hr 40 min
August 03, 2024 Growing blueberries; Caring for containers
We talk with Vijai Pandian about his latest research on growing blueberries. And then we get tips from Chris Hendrickson about how to keep containers looking good all season long.
1 hr 40 min
July 27, 2024 Mid summer gardening; Low maintenance flowering shrubs
As we pass the midpoint of our growing season we take a look at what we need to do to keep our gardens looking good with UW Extension education Bruce […]
1 hr 39 min
July 20, 2024 What to do with diseased plant debris; Creating a rock garden
We talk with Diana Alfuth about disposing of diseased plants. And then at 12:30 we look at how to design and care for a rock garden.
1 hr 40 min
July 13, 2024 Annuals and mushrooms
Lindsay Hendricks from the Green Bay Botanical Garden is back to give you tips on how to pamper your annuals this summer. Then, we get a tour of a small […]
1 hr 40 min
July 06, 2024 Raised bed and succession gardening
On this episode of “Garden Talk,” Cali Kim tells us how to start a raised bed garden. Then, Meg McAndrews Cowden clues you in to the art of succession gardening.
1 hr 40 min
June 29, 2024 Insects and disease, growing sustainable roses
Now is the time to be on the lookout for insects and diseases in your garden. Gardening gurus Lisa Johnson and Brian Hudelson are back to answer your questions. And […]
1 hr 40 min

About Garden Talk

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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…