Garden Talk

Wouldn’t it be nice to have fresh vegetables year round? We talk to a greenhouse builder and a horticulturist about how you can achieve just that.

When exposed to severe conditions, some trees and shrubs can suffer from winter burn. We talk about how to recognize this common problem, how to prevent it, and how to save plants that have been damaged.

Many gardeners are embracing naturalistic plantings based on wild spaces. We talk with the director of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden about designing and growing landscapes that are true to nature.

Did you get a beautiful poinsettia for the holidays? Are you wondering how to keep it alive? Wonder no more, author and plant expert Tovah Martin is back with tips to help you care for those holiday plants.

At this time of the year many gardeners turn their attention to indoor plants. We talk with an expert about what you need to provide to keep them healthy - and the right light is key.

Having green spaces in our communities can have a big impact on the economy, our health, and water quality. We take a closer look at these benefits and how gardeners can contribute.

Do you have someone with a green thumb on your gift list? Our gardening expert has a few suggestions for you and will also answer your gardening questions.

Compost is a great way to get rid of organic waste and create nutrient-rich soil in the process. We talk to a horticulturist about the best ways to compost and how to use it.

There is still time to plant, but the clock is ticking. We look at how to successfully get those woody plants in the ground, what you can compost from your vegetable garden, and how to prepare your garden for winter.

Many factors influence plant disease in a given year, especially weather. We talk to the Director of the Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic at UW-Madison about this year’s most prevalent problems.