Garden Talk

Just because it's cold outside, that doesn’t mean you can’t garden. We talk about what gardening all year-round, inside and outside, can do for you physically and mentally with nationally-known gardener and author.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Spooner Agricultural Research Station was established in 1909. It specializes in agronomy and horticulture crop production research. We talk about the work and program with our guest.

Early snow and cold has left many gardeners with lots of leaves in their yard. We talk about what you should do with them. We also discuss winterizing water barrels and how to deal with winter rainfall and melting snow.

Did early snow and cold cause problems in your garden? We talk about what you can do to protect your plants from the early arrival of winter weather.

It’s time to start preparing your garden for cold and snowy weather. We talk about ways to lessen the impact of your fall clean-up and how to recycle organic matter.

Jumping worms have been slowly making their way into Wisconsin. We talk about how to spot them, what to do with them and what preventative measures you can take.

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.

Shorter days and cooler nights mean it’s time to start bringing in plants that summer outside. We talk with a horticulturist about how to successfully transition them back into your home.

Ornamental grasses are wonderful additions to a landscape, they can add movement, color and texture year-round. We talk about how and where to use them and how to choose the best ones for your location.

Spring and summer blooming plants are more common than those that bloom in the fall. Our guest has some recommendations for fall flowering shrubs and perennials. We also look at some unique bulbs.