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Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin Public Radio

Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.

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99:06

Prairie gardens and unique seeds

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/03/22

Two regulars are back on Garden Talk. Consulting ecologist Neil Diboll of Prairie Nursery talks about getting everything ready for your native garden. Seed entrepreneur Jere Gettle is back with highlights from this year’s Baker Seed catalogue.

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99:01

Grow what you eat, eat what you grow

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/03/08

Eating food that you have grown is a special joy. We talk about how to raise your own mushrooms with our guests from a Wisconsin supplier. Then we talk with a local landscaper who finds ways to add food plants into landscape design

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99:11

Adaptable plants; Growing sustainable roses

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/03/01

Climate change is affecting everything on earth – including where plants will thrive or barely survive. In this episode we talk about what plants are able to adapt to changing […]

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99:04

Design trends for 2025; Growing potatoes; Healthy Soil

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/02/22

Like clothing and furnishings, gardens change over time. We talk about current trends and how they can fit into your landscape. Then we talk with a professor and extension educator about growing potatoes. In the last half hour we focus on the importance of good soil.

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99:15

A new guide to perennials; Unusual houseplants

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/02/15

The American Horticultural Society has a new perennial guide out and we look at selecting plants, using them in your landscape and how to get more blooms. In the second hour we talk about some of the newest houseplant offerings and answer questions about the care of indoor plants.

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99:03

Live from the Garden & Green Living Expo

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/02/08

Larry Meiller takes "Garden Talk" on the road to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison for a live show from the 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo. Larry is first joined by PBS Wisconsin Expo Manager Amanda Balistreri to talk about this year's show. Then "Garden Talk" favorites Lisa Johnson and Brian Hudelson join in to talk about a wide variety of gardening topics.

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99:10

National Garden Bureau award winning plants; Straw...

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/02/01

We have a wide variety of topics on this episode of Garden Talk. First we take a look at the 2025 Green Thumb award winning plants, then we talk to the father of straw bale gardening, Joel Karsten, and finally a close up look at growing ferns.

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99:05

Everything’s coming up orchids!

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/01/25

Our first guest talks about the seasonal Orchid Escape display at Olbrich Gardens. And then our second guest gives us a sneak peak of the upcoming Orchid Quest show and helps answer your orchid questions.

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99:08

Color for all seasons; The impact of winter weather...

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/01/18

We take a look at design elements and plants that add winter interest. Then we’ll check in with DNR Forest Health Specialist Paul Cigan and end the show with a lesson on growing plants indoors.

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99:05

Gardening can be murder; Caring for succulents

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/01/11

In the doldrums of winter we talk to the author of a new book that explores how mystery writers have used gardening in their books. And then we talk with an expert about growing succulents.

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99:10

Plant disease limericks; State seed producer; Growing...

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2025/01/04

First Brian Hudelson, talks about his fanciful book of limericks based on common and uncommon plant diseases. Then we talk with Clint Freund about his seed business. And finally we learn how to grow lavender in Wisconsin with Kathy and Randy Meyer of Potter Creek Lavender.

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99:09

Elevate your soil with wool; Heirloom apples

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2024/12/28

We talk with two Wisconsin entrepreneurs about improving your soil with the use of pellets made from locally sourced wool. Then we talk with an expert on heirloom apple varieties.

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99:10

How to take care of your holiday plants; Growing your...

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2024/12/21

Short days and long nights call for cheery plants and hot cups of tea. Tovah Martin is back to talk about caring for holiday plants and we talk to tea expert Christine Parks about growing your own tea plant.

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99:07

2024 gifts for gardeners

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2024/12/14

We talk with gardening expert Lis Friemoth about her Twelve Days of Gifting list. It includes things to make gardening easier and things to make you feel as pampered as your garden.

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99:11

Feeding your garden; Selecting the best Christmas tree

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2024/12/07

Gardening expert Diana Alfuth is back to talk about why it’s important to fertilize your soil in a balanced way. Then Laura Jull tells us how to select a tree.

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99:18

Keeping tender plants safe; Compost for all

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2024/11/23

We talk with Mark Dwyer about keeping marginal zone plants from succumbing to winter. And then we’ll look at how to compost anywhere.

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99:07

Putting your garden to bed for the winter; Forcing...

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2024/11/16

We’ll talk about late fall garden tasks with Laura Jull. Then Melinda Myers will give us tips on planting bulbs in pots.

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99:07

Food science for gardeners; Growing edible houseplants

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2024/11/09

As our growing season is ending we get into the weeds with two authors. First we’ll talk about using the power of science to produce healthier fruit and veggies. And […]

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99:06

Growing herbs and bonsai

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2024/11/02

Herb expert, Erin Presley is back to talk about growing herbs and update us on what’s happening at the Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Then we talk with Steve Stoeveken, owner of […]

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99:09

History of the orchid; Heirloom beans

Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio ·

2024/10/19

We dig into the history of two very different species. The beautiful orchid – fought over, hunted and rare. The hearty bean – basic, a sustainer of civilizations and grown […]

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