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, lo...
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Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests. This program is heard every Friday at 11 a.m. and rebroadcast on Saturday at 6 a.m. on WPR's Ideas Network stations.
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Listen to Garden Talk, a Education podcast by Wisconsin Public Radio. Stream 17 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.
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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...
Bayfield in Bloom 2026
We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield.
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 a...
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...
Adding natives to an established garden; A photographer’s journey through grief and gardening
Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about the benefit of adding natives to your garden. Then we talk to celebra...
What to do now to make your garden better later
From weed prevention to more flower production, spring chores can make summer gardening more enjoyable. We talk with Diana Alfuth about what...
Plants in the spring garden; How to design a spot for pollinators
Lindsay Hendricks from the Green Bay Botanical Garden is back to tell us about spring at the garden. Then we talk about how to attract polli...
Happy lawns; Happy hydrangeas
We talk with turf expert Doug Soldat about taking care of your lawn. And then we find out how to get the best out of your hydrangeas with an...
When and how to clean up your garden; Local heirloom seed sourcing
Olbrich Gardens horticulturist Erin Presley is back to talk about using a gentle approach to spring garden clean up. Then we talk with Pamel...
Successful transplanting; DNR tree update for 2026
It’s an exciting time in the garden! Lis Friemoth is back to talk about transplanting annuals and perennials. Then Paul Cigan checks in with...
How to transform your yard into a thriving and productive ecosystem; Strategies for easier, greener, more joyful gardening as we age
We talk to two authors about their new books, first how to change your traditional landscape into an interconnected ecosystem. Then we look...
Site preparation for prairie seedings
Before you grow a beautiful prairie garden you need to prepare the site. Neil Diboll is back to tell you how. We also talk with a hydrangea...
How to get a great vegetable harvest no matter your circumstances; Grilling garlic and other veggies
Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to get the best out of your garden. Then Wisconsin grillers Mad D...
Tired of doomscrolling? Try bloomscrolling; Growing and using herbs
As spring nears it’s time to think of blooming plants. Mark Dwyer is back to take us to the best digital sites for inspiration. Then we take...
Accessing your garden for winter damage
You never know what you’ll find when the snow melts and temps start to climb. We talk with Diana Alfuth about how to deal with those surpris...
Therapeutic horticulture; So you want to build a rain garden
First we talk with a UW Extension horticulture educator about all the ways gardening is good for you. Then we look into how and why to add a...