Garden Talk

A botanical garden is not a static place, plants are different in every season and gardens are always being added. We take a look at what's new at the Green Bay Botanical Garden with Horticulture Manager Lindsay Hendricks.

What happens when you combine modern science and innovation, with respect for biodiversity. You get a garden that works with, not against, nature. Our guest can help you take organic gardening to the next level.

Gardeners today have to cope with weather extremes and other effects of a rapidly changing climate. We talk about how with the right techniques, practices, and equipment you can grow a resilient garden.

Container gardening is great for those with limited space and/ or limited sun. We get tips for growing vegetables, herbs and flowers in pots. We also look at how to care for your garden during a drought.

Wisconsin Celebrates Pollinator Week this month. We have two horticulturists from the UW Extension with us to talk about what we can grow to help pollinators thrive in our gardens.

With trees and shrubs leafing out, damage from wildlife and winter weather is apparent. We talk about what to do if you have dieback. We also look at how to keep weeds and insects off your plants.

The wrong tree of shrub in a small place can cause a lot of problems. Our guest offers suggestions for which varieties will do well in the tight spaces in your landscape.

The time between spring and summer weather seems to be lessening. We talk with a native garden specialist from the UW Arboretum about how climate change is affecting native gardens.

As any gardener can tell you, you can spend a lot of money pursuing a great harvest. We talk to nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers about how to be successful no matter your experience level, the size of your budget, or space limitations.