Garden Talk

Planting in bales can be a good way to garden, even if you don’t have space or are new to gardening. We talk with Joel Karsten, the inventor of the process, about how to create a straw bale garden.

Heavy, wet snow, sub zero temperatures, ice and rain – all in a few weeks. This winter is a rough one – especially for our plants. We talk about what you can do to keep your trees, shrubs and perennials from falling victim to our fluxuating weather.

Not all orchids are created equal. We talk with an expert about how to choose a plant that works for your location and skill level.

Some plants grow better and produce more when they are next to different kinds of plants. We talk to Jessica Walliser about the science behind those pairings and also look at how to grow in small spaces.

Gardening doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time consuming. We talk with a professional kitchen garden designer about selecting the right site, soil and plants; how to control pests and disease; and how to get bigger and better yields.

Winter can do a number on our indoor plants. We talk with an expert about light, fertilizer, and other needs so you can keep them happy and healthy during the cold, dark months.

Growing and caring for houseplants has become a popular hobby for many people in the last few years. We talk with the author of a new book about how keeping plants happy can make you happy too.

We talk about modern homesteading, not the traditional way of living entirely off the land but by reducing your footprint and living a more sustainable life. We talk with our guest about growing organically, no matter the size of your yard.

Having blooming plants inside adds warmth and beauty to your home. Our guest talks about ways to encourage bloom and all the ins and outs of caring for these beautiful plants.

One of the country’s longest running farmers markets has been going strong in Madison for over 50 years. In celebration, a new cookbook has been released featuring ingredients that can be found there. We take a look at the book and talk about growing for the market.