Garden Talk

Gardening expert Lis Frieoth is back with her list of great gardening gifts. This year’s list includes tools, clothing and books.

Rooms just feel better with plants, especially if various heights are used. We talk about how to create a natural environment by using tall, medium and small sized plants.

Many of our trees, shrubs and vines need attention before the cold and snow arrives. We talk with an ornamental plant expert about fall gardening tasks and how to prepare for colder temperatures.

There are many ways to extend the growing season. We talk about greenhouses, cold frames and hoop houses. We also take a look at new methods of aquaponics.

Learning about herbs is a lifelong journey. Our guest from the Olbrich Botanical Gardens talks about the upcoming Madison Herb Fair and the new Hmong community garden.

Cold weather is on its way and it’s time to start bringing in your plants. We talk about what you can do to help your houseplants, shade loving perennials, and annuals stay healthy inside through the winter.

Whether you have a few square feet or a few acres, you can create a forest garden. Our guest has advice for growing cold-hardy berry bushes, fruit and nut trees, perennial vegetables, herbs, edible flowers, mushrooms, and more.

To enjoy tulips, daffodils and other spring bulbs you need to get them into the ground in the fall. We talk about bulb selection, placement and planting. We also talk about fall clean up and protecting plants from critters.

Lack of rain can cause many problems with plants and trees - including disease. We talk with a plant disease expert about the effects of drought stress on gardens.

Container gardens can start to look rundown at this time of the year. We talk with nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers about how to refresh them for fall. We’ll also talk about fall cover crops and caring for hydrangeas.