Garden Talk

Wisconsin Public Radio
Garden Talk

Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Gardening can be murder; Caring for succulents

    In the doldrums of winter we talk to the author of a new book that explores how mystery writers have used gardening in their books. And then we talk with an expert about growing succulents.

    1h 39m

  2. JUN 28

    Birdscaping your garden and help with plant diseases

    We talk to the author of the new book “Birdscaping for Wisconsin and the Great Lakes.” Then Brian Hudelson is back to talk about this year’s most prevalent plant diseases.

    1h 39m

  3. JUN 21

    Plant triage and Japanese gardens

    Hot weather has arrived and we talk with Lis Friemoth about how to help our plants get through. Then we talk to the author of a new book on the art of Japanese Gardens.

    1h 39m

  4. JUN 14

    How plants react to weather stresses and a new petunia gets a ‘glowing’ review

    UW Extension educator Lisa Johnson is back to talk about how our winter and spring weather has affected our gardens. Then we talk to folks from Breezy Hill Nursery about […]

    1h 39m

  5. JUN 7

    It’s always time to plant something; Watering wisely

    Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back to talk about how to decide what and when to plant - even in the winter. Then we look at ways to wisely use water in your garden.

    1h 39m

  6. MAY 31

    Bayfield in Bloom 2025

    We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield.

    1h 39m

  7. MAY 24

    Adding fragrance to your garden; The magic of  rhubarb

    Guest Mark Dwyer will suggest plants with fragrance and talk about how to attract pollinators. And then we talk to the author of The Pocket Rhubarb Cookbook.

    1h 39m

  8. MAY 17

    Attracting hummingbirds and how we ‘vegetable’

    Gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about the best plants for attracting hummingbirds. We also talk vegetables with Irwin Goldman.

    1h 39m

  9. MAY 10

    The future of gardening, native plants and composting

    We talk to the author of the new book “The Future of Gardens.” Then we check in with Susan Carpenter, Native Plant Garden Curator at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum. […]

    1h 39m

  10. MAY 3

    Low tech gardening

    Old gardening techniques, like making compost with worms, can still be relevant today. We talk to the Founder and Director of the Low Technology Center about bringing methods from the past into the future. Topics include vermicompost, growing flax and permaculture.

    1h 39m
  • 10 Episodes

4.5
out of 5
22 Ratings

About

Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.

Information

  • Creator
    Wisconsin Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Garden Talk

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