Garden Talk

One way to extend the gardening season is to bring your plants inside. We talk about the best way to acclimate them, discourage insect hitchhikers and help them thrive in a new environment.

Recent cool temperatures remind us that fall is on its way. We talk to two gardening experts about what you need to do to prepare your garden and yard. We also discuss bulbs and soil testing.

A water feature can transform an ordinary garden into an extraordinary one. We talk about what to consider when adding a pond or other water feature to your landscape, what plants work well and what you need to do to maintain it.

Many people began gardening this year and more are thinking about giving it a try. We talk with our gardening expert about how to start a garden and to be successful with the space you have available.

With just a few simple changes to your landscape design, you can save time, money and energy. We talk about using rain barrels, rain gardens, managing garden waste and improving soil with our gardening expert.

Timing is important when it comes to a prairie garden. We talk with our native gardening expert about what can and should be done as the gardening season wraps up.

Fall is a great time to take a closer look at the health of your lawn. Our turf expert is back to talk about what you can do to have a healthy lawn next spring.

There’s plenty to do in a summer garden. We talk with a horticulturist about dealing with pests, weeds, fertilizing and how and when to water.

Gardeners face a lot of difficulties on their way to a perfect garden. One of the worst is jumping worms. We talk about them and other more easily controlled problems, like powdery mildew and squash vine borer.

Growing your own organic vegetables doesn’t have to be intimidating. From backyard gardens to small-scale farms, we talk about the tools, techniques and tips to grow organic.