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Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.
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Many people are interested in lawns that feed pollinators. We talk with a turf expert about the latest research on non-grass alternatives and answer your lawn care questions.
The air temperatures may be warm but that doesn’t mean your soil is ready for planting. We talk with nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers about what we can do to heat up the soil faster. We also look at April gardening chores. Get info about Melinda’s free webinars with the Wisconsin Public Libraries here.
Containers are a great option for tricky spots in your garden. We talk about selecting plants, containers and soil for pots. And we look at how to grow seeds inside and successfully transfer them to your garden.
A successful native garden requires planning. We talk with nationally recognized native plant expert Neil Diboll about how to select the right plants and how to determine their location in your garden. We also talk about how to prepare soil and spring prairie maintenance. Click here for list for more info on prairie gardens.
It’s finally time to start seeds inside. We talk with two UW Extension experts about how to get good results from your efforts. We also take a look at pruning landscape trees and shrubs.
Sometimes less is more. We talk with retired UW Extension horticulture specialist Diana Alfuth about what to put in your soil that actually helps your garden. We also talk about the correct way to water in drought conditions.
Our early spring is one more reminder that our climate is changing. We look at how to still get good results in your garden despite changing temperatures and precipitation levels. We also look at how to correctly prune fruit trees.
We talk with Jere Gettle, the founder of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, about new seed varieties from around the world. They include six foot beans, accordion tomatoes and dinosaur kale.
Growing your own food is one of the benefits of gardening. In this episode we take a fresh look at what a vegetable garden looks like. We also talk about the history of the Wild Ones organization and how they have been promoting native gardening since the late 1970’s.
We tend to focus our plant selections on flowers, but foliage can be just as important to our gardens. Mark Dwyer is back with suggestions for plants that can add the wow factor to your landscape.
Planting in bales can be a good way to garden, even if you don’t have space or are new to gardening. We talk with Joel Karsten, the inventor of the process, about how to create a straw bale garden.
Heavy, wet snow, sub zero temperatures, ice and rain – all in a few weeks. This winter is a rough one – especially for our plants. We talk about what you can do to keep your trees, shrubs and perennials from falling victim to our fluxuating weather.
Not all orchids are created equal. We talk with an expert about how to choose a plant that works for your location and skill level.
Some plants grow better and produce more when they are next to different kinds of plants. We talk to Jessica Walliser about the science behind those pairings and also look at how to grow in small spaces.
Gardening doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time consuming. We talk with a professional kitchen garden designer about selecting the right site, soil and plants; how to control pests and disease; and how to get bigger and better yields.
Gardening doesn’t have to be overwhelming or time consuming. We talk with a professional kitchen garden designer about selecting the right site, soil and plants; how to control pests and disease; and how to get bigger and better yields.
Winter can do a number on our indoor plants. We talk with an expert about light, fertilizer, and other needs so you can keep them happy and healthy during the cold, dark months.
Growing and caring for houseplants has become a popular hobby for many people in the last few years. We talk with the author of a new book about how keeping plants happy can make you happy too.
We talk about modern homesteading, not the traditional way of living entirely off the land but by reducing your footprint and living a more sustainable life. We talk with our guest about growing organically, no matter the size of your yard.
Having blooming plants inside adds warmth and beauty to your home. Our guest talks about ways to encourage bloom and all the ins and outs of caring for these beautiful plants.
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