Garden Talk

For a full sensory experience, fragrance in the garden is a must. We talk about what varieties add scent and also look at ways to add healing elements to your garden.

We're broadcasting live from the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Join us at the Bayfield Pavilion as we kick off " Bayfield in Bloom ." We'll have experts in vegetable, flower, herb and perennial gardening on hand, as well as an expert on forest health.

Part of the fun of gardening is finding new plant varieties to try. We give suggestions for unusual and under used flowering trees, shrubs and perennials.

June is National Pollinator Month. To celebrate we talk about what you can do in your garden to create more and better habitat for bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

Science tells us that some plants help each other when grown together. We talk with a UW Extension educator about selecting plant combinations and the benefits they can bring to your garden.

Planting season is finally here. Before you get those trees, shrubs and perennials in the ground make sure you know how to plant them correctly.

If you have been thinking of adding native plants to your garden now is the perfect time. We talk with an expert about how to choose, plant and care for natives.

Weeds are a challenge faced by every gardener. We look at practical organic approaches to weed prevention and control with the author of a new book.

Now is the time to give some attention to your lawn. We talk with a sod expert about lawn alternatives, how and when to fertilize, and No Mow May.

Signs of spring are everywhere, birds are back, hibernators are emerging, and insects are stirring. We talk with a native garden specialist from the UW Arboretum about why native plants are so important to this natural transition.