Garden Talk

There are several ways to grow new houseplants from your existing collection. We talk to nationally known gardening expert, Melinda Myers, about what techniques work best.

Now is the perfect time to make a small garden - in your home. We talk with gardening expert Tovah Martin about plant selection, care, and maintenance. We also look at using everyday objects as containers.

The best way to control bad bugs in your garden is to attract beneficial bugs and let them do the work. We talk to a horticulturist about those good insects, how they work, and what they eat.

Winter can do a number on your trees, especially those that were planted this year. We talk about how to protect your investment from wind and fluctuating temperatures.

Rooms just feel better with plants, especially if various heights are used. We talk about how to create a natural environment by using tall, medium and small sized plants.

Fresh herbs have many uses and growing most of them isn’t too difficult. Our guest from the Olbrich Botanical Gardens talks about how to be successful, even when you are limited by time, space, or experience.

It’s the perfect time to collect native plant seeds. We talk with two experts about the best ways to save them, and when and how to plant. We’ll also talk about pollinator gardens.

Growing berries in Wisconsin can be tricky. We talk with an expert about getting your plants through the winter months and how to get a bumper crop next season.

Ornamental grasses can create a beautiful element to your garden. We talk about what varieties to choose and also look at selecting conifers that add visual interest to your winter landscape.

As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and that is especially true with trees. We talk with a forest specialist about what you can do to keep your trees healthy.

Have you dreamed of creating a classic English country garden? It’s not as easy as it may look. We talk with a horticulturist about how to plan and care for one. We also look at spring blooming bulbs and how to over winter cold sensitive plants.

Do you wish the growing season was longer? We talk with a horticulturist and award winning author about how to extend your growing season by using protective covers to create controlled spaces for vegetables to survive and thrive.

Plants are still growing but it’s time to start preparing for colder weather. We talk with an extension educator about getting your garden ready for cold weather and upcoming gardening classes.

As the season turns, it is time to start thinking about how to care for your lawn. Our turf expert is back to talk about what you can do to have a healthy lawn next spring.

Native gardens offer great interest at all times of the year. We talk with a native garden specialist from the UW Arboretum about what plants shine in late summer.