Over the years, you have told us that some of your favorite Smart Talk shows are the ones that focus on spring time gardening and planting. And why not? The program reminds everyone that the long winter is behind us, spring and warmer weather are here and you can get a few great tips too.

March and most of April were warmer than usual so the early blooming flowers and trees got a head start - despite super snow storm Stella.

Early May is a good time to think about annual flowers, vegetable gardens, trees, shrubs, and your lawn.

Pests that can take a toll on your plants are also starting to get rejuvenated too so you may need to think about your strategies for dealing with them as well.

Friday's Smart Talk features Erica Jo Shaffer, the nursery manager at Highland Gardens in Camp Hill who will share her knowledge and expertise on a variety of questions.

Erica has many tips to pass along when it comes to flowers, gardens, vegetables, trees and grass.

So what questions do you have? Call 1-800-729-7532 between 9 and 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Also, send photographs or what you've grown to WITF's Facebook page so everyone can enjoy them!