Garden Talk
Wisconsin Public Radio
Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Networks:
Wisconsin Public Radio
Description:
Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.
Language:
English
Episodes
Healthy lawns; update from the UW Arboretum
9/7/2024
Turf expert Doug Soldat is back with his annual fall lawn tutorial. We talk with him about the latest in lawn care research. In the last half hour Native Plant […]
Duration:01:39:08
Attending the autumnal native garden; What you can do to improve your soil
8/31/2024
Gardens using native plants benefit from planting or seeding at the right time of the year. Internationally recognized native plant expert Neil Diboll is back to tell you what to […]
Duration:01:39:00
Time to transition to fall; Emerald ash borer update
8/24/2024
Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back to explain why she believes fall is the best time to garden. And then DNR Forest Health Specialist Paul Cigan joins us to talk […]
Duration:01:39:07
Made in the shade
8/17/2024
In the heat of August we take some time to talk about shade. First Mark Dwyer offers advice on how to create a successful shade garden. And then at 12:30 […]
Duration:01:39:08
Bird-friendly gardens and using low maintenance groundcovers
8/10/2024
Our bird population is in decline. In the first hour of the show we talk about one way to help our fine feathered friends – creating a landscape where they […]
Duration:01:39:20
Growing blueberries; Caring for containers
8/3/2024
We talk with Vijai Pandian about his latest research on growing blueberries. And then we get tips from Chris Hendrickson about how to keep containers looking good all season long.
Duration:01:39:06
Mid summer gardening; Low maintenance flowering shrubs
7/27/2024
As we pass the midpoint of our growing season we take a look at what we need to do to keep our gardens looking good with UW Extension education Bruce […]
Duration:01:39:00
What to do with diseased plant debris; Creating a rock garden
7/20/2024
We talk with Diana Alfuth about disposing of diseased plants. And then at 12:30 we look at how to design and care for a rock garden.
Duration:01:39:08
Annuals and mushrooms
7/13/2024
Lindsay Hendricks from the Green Bay Botanical Garden is back to give you tips on how to pamper your annuals this summer. Then, we get a tour of a small […]
Duration:01:39:06
Raised bed and succession gardening
7/6/2024
On this episode of “Garden Talk,” Cali Kim tells us how to start a raised bed garden. Then, Meg McAndrews Cowden clues you in to the art of succession gardening.
Duration:01:39:08
Insects and disease, growing sustainable roses
6/29/2024
Now is the time to be on the lookout for insects and diseases in your garden. Gardening gurus Lisa Johnson and Brian Hudelson are back to answer your questions. And […]
Duration:01:39:20
Attracting pollinators and vegetable news
6/22/2024
It’s pollinator week and to celebrate we talk about gardening for butterflies, bees and other pollinators with two guests from Johnson’s Nursery. And then at 12:30 we learn about the […]
Duration:01:39:20
Mastering the art of succession and creating small meadows
6/15/2024
Gardeners are always looking for ways to get more from their garden – whether more yield, a longer season, or adding native plants to attract more pollinators. We talk about […]
Duration:01:39:09