Garden Talk

Wisconsin Public Radio · wpr.org

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.

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Episodes 10

What to expect with new plant varieties; Fall natives for shade
2d ago · 1:40:00
We talk about new plant trends with gardening expert Lis Friemoth. In the last thirty minutes we meet Dallas Maloney, co-founder of Pretty Wild Nursery in Milwaukee. She has recommendations for woodland gardens.
Drought-defying gravel gardens; Fruit diseases to watch for; The art of bonsai
9d ago · 1:39:55
We talk about the practicality and beauty of gravel gardening with Jeff Epping. Then check in with Plant Pathologist Leslie Holland about what fruit diseases she’s seeing this season. In the last thirty we talk about how to create and care for bonsai with expert Kevin Stoeveken.
Amazing daylilies; Late summer gardening
16d ago · 1:40:00
We chat with two local daylily experts from the Wisconsin Daylily Society. What’s not to love about a plant that’s rugged, adaptable and comes in a rainbow of colors? And then Diana Alfuth is back with advice on how to get your garden to thrive in the late summer.
Consider black currants; Tomato tutorial
23d ago · 1:39:55
We talk about why black currants are making a comeback in our gardens with Lily Hislop of the Savanna Institute. Then Lisa Johnson explains why your tomatoes may not be […]
New perennials to try; Don’t overlook irises
1mo ago · 1:40:00
Melinda Myers is back with suggestions for new perennials that aren’t so new that you can’t find them anywhere. And then, they may not be new, but don’t forget about the benefits of irises in your garden.
Fruit growing advice; Wilting doesn’t always mean lack of water
1mo ago · 1:39:54
There are lots of options if you want to bring fruit into your landscape. We talk with UW fruit experts Amaya Atucha and Christelle Guedot about what to know before you grow. In the second hour of the show Bruce Spangenberg is back to tell us why a wilting plant may not need more water.
Growing medicinal herbs; Disease resistance roses; Tree and forest health problems
1mo ago · 1:40:00
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.
Plant disease update; Evergreen privacy screen; Chaos gardening
1mo ago · 1:39:55
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?
Outdoor living spaces; Effective landscape lighting
1mo ago · 1:39:30
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.
Why we garden; Wisconsin native ecosystems
2mo ago · 1:39:23
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.