Garden Talk

Botanical gardens are wonderful additions to any community. We talk about how the Green Bay Botanical Garden got started and where it’s headed. We also look at the importance of sustainability and how it relates to green space.

Winter is the ideal time to prune most trees and shrubs. We talk with our expert about the best techniques and tools for the job. And we look at how to correctly plant a tree.

The right tools for the job can make a big difference. We talk with a gardening expert about the tools that make her job easier. We also talk about new plants and seeds to try in this season’s garden.

We discuss compact plants and how their small stature can help solve garden problems, especially when space and time are limited. Suggestions include edibles, flowering and fruiting trees and shrubs, evergreens and perennials.

The right amount of light is key to healthy houseplants. We talk about how to figure out the type of light you have and what plants are best for that environment. We also look at how to enhance the light you have and how to water, fertilize and pot them correctly.

Our gardening expert shares a list of gift ideas for holiday giving. They include the practical, the new and the unusual.

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced gardener, you can always learn new things. We talk about the educational opportunities available through the UW-Extension’s Green Thumb Gardening Classes.

Poinsettias have been the plant of Christmas for many years. We talk about the history of this holiday staple, how to care for them and why there are so many colors with our guest, a Wisconsin grower.

Heirloom flower and vegetable plants can give your garden a unique look. We talk to an heirloom seed pioneer about what to look for when choosing heirloom varieties.

Lots more people have turned to gardening as a hobby this year. We talk with our guest about why interest may continue to grow. We also talk about more sustainable gardening and how to compost.

With the right elements, a winter garden can look just as beautiful as a summer garden. We talk about what plants, trees and shrubs are good choices for winter interest.

Lots of Wisconsinites spend hours rounding up fallen leaves. We look at options that are better for the environment, your garden and you. We also look at getting your landscape ready for winter.

There are months when oak trees are less vulnerable to disease and infestations. We find out when it’s safe to prune them and also look at how to prepare your landscape and garden for winter.

All perennials are not created equal. We talk about how to successfully overwinter the perennials in your garden with our gardening expert from the Boerner Botanical Gardens.

Did you have problems with disease in your garden this year? We recap the season’s top diseases and talk about how to keep this year’s problems from coming back next year .