Garden Talk

There are a lot of cutting-edge and innovative ideas emerging in the world of horticulture and design, like Millennium Park in Chicago and the High Line in New York City. We talk about some of the latest trends with someone from the Allen Centennial Garden.

There is still time to do some spring pruning in your garden. We talk about what plants you can safely trim back and how to design your garden for winter interest, and take questions on ornamentals.

There is still time to do some spring pruning in your garden. We talk about what plants you can safely trim back and how to design your garden for winter interest, and take questions on ornamentals.

Ever wonder why we eat some plants and not others? We learn why different cultures favor certain plants and which are native to the U.S.

It may not seem like it, but spring is just around the corner! We talk with a garden expert, get some tips for preparing your garden for springtime, and learn about some of the latest gardening trends.

Interest in heirloom seeds has grown rapidly. We talk about what seeds are considered heirloom and why these old varieties are so appealing to gardeners.

Good soil is the foundation of a great garden. We talk about why adding more organic matter and disturbing the soil as little as possible, is the best way to healthier soil and fewer weeds.

This is the time of year when many Wisconsinites start to plot out their gardens, but how do you know which seeds will perform the best? We talk about how seeds are developed and how to find winners.

S now and frigid temperatures can be hard on plants. We talk about what can happen in extreme weather conditions and how to minimize the damage. We also take a look at gardening learning opportunities .

Orchids bring a bit of the tropics into our homes. Learn how to chose and care for an orchid with our guests from Olbrich Botanical Gardens. We also hear about the upcoming orchid show.

We talk with the Boerner Botanical Gardens horticulturist about hostas, peonies and growing nuts in Wisconsin.

Winter is a great time to prune shrubs and trees. We talk about proper trimming methods and the best time to prune.

Don’t have the best spot for a garden? You may want to explore straw bale gardening. We learn the basics from the originator of this unique gardening method.

Have you considered starting your garden plants from seed? We talk about the advantages of doing so with our guest, the director of the Green Bay Botanical Garden.

Next year’s garden is full of potential. We talk about planning your perfect vegetable garden with our gardening expert and look at two upcoming classes for new market growers.