Garden Talk

Timing is important when it comes to a prairie garden. We talk with our native gardening expert about what should be on your fall maintenance checklist, including seeding and transplanting. We also get some advice on no-mow lawns.

It has not been a good year for tomatoes. We talk with an extension horticulturist about why. We also look at getting rid of Canadian thistle and how to get new plants through their first year.

Gardeners are always looking for ways to be kinder to the earth. We talk about natural organic gardening, landscaping, and pest control with one of the leaders in the field.

Not many perennials bloom during the height of summer. We share some native varieties that will brighten your garden with bursts of bright color now and into fall. We also look at how to keep your summer garden looking good.

Trees, shrubs and vines are all considered woody perennials. We talk with a horticulturist about how to select the right ones for your garden and how to keep them happy and healthy.

Wisconsin grows a lot of fruit, both commercially and in backyards. We talk with three experts about diseases and insects that can harm fruit crops and how to get better yields.

How trees, shrubs, and perennials are planted help determine how healthy they will be. We talk with two experts about what to know before you plant.

There’s plenty to do in a summer garden. We talk with a horticulturist about dealing with pests, weeds, fertilizing and how and when to water.

Mulch is an important tool for preserving moisture, keeping down weeds and protecting plants in winter. We talk about the pros and cons of different types of organic mulch.

Most of Wisconsin is experiencing very dry conditions. We talk about when to water and the best techniques to use. We also look at the benefits of planting vegetables a little later in the season and why some annuals are hard to find this year.

Using native plants in your garden doesn’t have to be an all or nothing thing. We talk about how to incorporate natives into your current landscape and the benefits it brings.

There are lots of reasons to move your existing plants. We talk about how and when to transplant, and what to do to make sure they thrive in their new location. We also look at some new plant varieties to try and how to select ground cover.

Many of us are thinking of growing food for the first time. But where to start? Our guest has advice on how to turn your landscape into a "foodscape" — no matter where you live.

A successful gardening season starts with good preparation. We talk about what you need to do to get your garden ready and share some planting tips.

It’s time to plant! We talk about early greens and cool season annuals, adding fragrance to your garden, and the latest developments in compact shrubs.