Garden Talk

Our lawns are starting to turn green and it's time to talk about caring for them. Our turf expert is back to talk about re-seeding and how best to repair winter damage. We also will talk about new organic herbicides and robotic mowers.

Straw bale gardening is a great alternative for gardeners with growing restrictions. We talk with the inventor of this method about new ways to use straw bales, including growing mushrooms and making an economical greenhouse.

As temperatures slowly rise, gardeners need to protect plants from spring frost. We talk with a UW-Extension horticulturist about some of the best methods for preventing damage and how to warm up the soil faster.

When it comes to a prairie garden, what’s under the soil is just as important as what’s above. With that in mind, we talk about successful prairie garden design, pre-planting weed control and preparing your soil.

There are a lot of cutting-edge and innovative ideas emerging in the world of horticulture and design, like Millennium Park in Chicago and the High Line in New York City. We talk about some of the latest trends with someone from the Allen Centennial Garden.

There is still time to do some spring pruning in your garden. We talk about what plants you can safely trim back and how to design your garden for winter interest, and take questions on ornamentals.

Ever wonder why we eat some plants and not others? We learn why different cultures favor certain plants and which are native to the U.S.

It may not seem like it, but spring is just around the corner! We talk with a garden expert, get some tips for preparing your garden for springtime, and learn about some of the latest gardening trends.

Interest in heirloom seeds has grown rapidly. We talk about what seeds are considered heirloom and why these old varieties are so appealing to gardeners.

Good soil is the foundation of a great garden. We talk about why adding more organic matter and disturbing the soil as little as possible, is the best way to healthier soil and fewer weeds.