Garden Talk

Many people have discovered the joy of gardening in the last few years, bringing new ideas and methods. We look at how gardening is changing with the hosts of the PBS Wisconsin show “Let’s Grow Stuff.”

What started as a simple observation has now reached 60 countries. We talk to the father of straw bale gardening about the benefits for individuals and communities with this method of growing plants.

Not all seeds are created equal and not all are created for your garden. We talk with two experts about how to select the right seeds and how to access performance data before you buy.

Many gardeners are adding plants that produce fruit and nuts to their landscapes. Our guests are authors of a new book that focuses on easy to grow and disease resistant varieties that will add diversity to your garden.

Adding plants you can eat to your garden is a great way to utilize growing space. Our guests from Madison’s Allen Centennial Garden share plans for adding edibles to their garden and talk about upcoming events.

As winter turns to spring, gardeners start to think about new plants. Our expert gardener has suggestions for annuals, perennials, shrubs and vegetables that are easy and fun.

This is the perfect time to do pruning on most trees and shrubs. We talk with two experts about what to know before you start. We also look at the damage winter salting can do to gardens.

Seed shortages are still a problem in the gardening industry. We talk with the founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds about what his company is doing to meet the demands. We also look at new seed varieties from around the world.

Orchids may seem exotic, but with the right care most make great houseplants. We talk with an expert about how to choose the right variety, how to get them to bloom and how to propagate.

The best way to control bad bugs in your garden is to attract beneficial bugs and let them do the work. We talk to a horticulturist about those good insects, how they work, and what they eat.