Garden Talk

Wisconsin Public Radio

For Wisconsin gardeners — from first-time growers to lifelong green thumbs — Garden Talk is WPR’s weekly call-in show for practical advice, expert answers and the real questions that come with growing in Wisconsin. Hosted by lifelong gardener Jill Nadeau, this trusted WPR tradition brings listeners warm conversation, useful ideas and a community rooted in gardens across the state.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Growing medicinal herbs; Disease resistance roses; Tree and forest health problems

    Tea as medicine has been around for thousands of years - well talk with a Wisconsin farmer about growing herbs for tea. We also look at the latest research on roses and catch up on summer tree issues.

  2. Jul 10

    Plant disease update; Evergreen privacy screen; Chaos gardening

    Dr. Death, Brian Hudelson is back to tell us what plant diseases are lurking in our garden. Then at the top of the hour we’ll look at the best way to grow a fence. Finally we’ll look at a new trend, are you ready to lose control?

  3. Jul 4

    Outdoor living spaces; Effective landscape lighting

    Now is the time of year to really enjoy your yard. We share some updates on the latest in patio design with the owner of Hawks Landscape in Wauwatosa. And then we talk with Woody Kerwin about how and where to use lighting.

  4. Jun 27

    Why we garden; Wisconsin native ecosystems

    Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back and gets a bit philosophical about gardening. She also talks about keeping your garden looking good into summer. Then Susan Carpenter talks about what's happening in the UW Arboretum Native Gardens.

  5. Jun 20

    Keeping pollinators in mind; Outdoor living for indoor plants

    Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to tweak your garden to make it more pollinator friendly. Then in the last thirty Tovah Martin joins us to talk about how to transition indoor plants outdoors.

  6. Jun 13

    When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite!

    Horticulture educator Vijai Pandian is back to talk about what we can do to get through those phases. And in the second hour of the show, long-time guests Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis are getting together for one more time.

  7. Jun 6

    How to stretch your gardening dollars; The growing popularity of raised beds

    With everything costing more, we have less money left over for our garden. Lis Friemoth is back with tips for doing more with less. We also talk with Gardener Scott about growing in raised beds.

  8. May 30

    Bayfield in Bloom 2026

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

  9. May 23

    Tomato growers handbook; We need bugs; Pet safe gardens

    The author of a new book shares everything you need to know about growing tomatoes - from seed to harvest. Then PJ Liesch stops by to talk about all the good things insects do in your garden. And in the last thirty, find out from a vet how to keep your pet safe from landscape hazards.

  10. May 16

    Growing vegetables in containers; Is it time to try straw bale gardening?

    There is nothing like fresh food from your own garden! Mark Dwyer is back talk about growing veggies in containers adding ornamental edibles to your landscape. Then Joel Karsten is with us to help you with straw bale gardening.

  • 10 Episodes

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23 Ratings

About

For Wisconsin gardeners — from first-time growers to lifelong green thumbs — Garden Talk is WPR’s weekly call-in show for practical advice, expert answers and the real questions that come with growing in Wisconsin. Hosted by lifelong gardener Jill Nadeau, this trusted WPR tradition brings listeners warm conversation, useful ideas and a community rooted in gardens across the state.

Information

  • Creator
    Wisconsin Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Garden Talk

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