Garden Talk

Bees and other pollinators are starting to emerge and they’re looking for food. We talk about what plants will help feed them with our native plant expert from the UW-Madison Arboretum.

Many of us are thinking of growing food for the first time. But where to start? Our guest has advice on how to turn your landscape into a "foodscape" — no matter where you live.

With more people staying home, our lawns will be getting more attention. Our turf expert is back to talk about basic care for your grass. We also look at how the coronavirus has affected turf research and lawn care.

It’s not quite time to plant but there is lots to do to get ready for the season. We talk about garden prep, pruning, planting and lawn alternatives.

More time at home has sparked a growing interest in gardening. We talk about a popular, easy method of growing plants with the inventor of straw bale gardening.

As humans we like to improve things. But, when it comes to plants, that’s not necessarily a good thing. We talk with our guest about genetic diversity in plants and why natives are essential.

Heirloom flower and vegetable plants can give your garden a unique look. We talk to an heirloom seed pioneer about what to look for when choosing heirloom varieties.

Weeds and invasive species can take the enjoyment out of gardening. We talk with our guest about ways to deal with these intruders. We also discuss oak woodland restoration and native gardening.

As much as you want to start gardening again, don’t start too early. We talk with a UW-Extension expert about how to figure out when to plant your seeds, what medium to use and how to determine how much water and light is needed.

There are many things that can injure your trees and shrubs during the winter. We talk about how to prevent it and how to treat it.