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

Garden Talk

From Wisconsin Public Radio

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

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Drought stress and disease

Drought stress and disease

Lack of rain can cause many problems with plants and trees - including disease. We talk with a plant disease expert about the effects of drought stress on gardens.

Designing fall containers

Designing fall containers

Container gardens can start to look rundown at this time of the year. We talk with nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers about how to refresh them for fall. We'll also talk about fall cover crops and caring for hydrangeas.

Hardy, tolerant plants

Hardy, tolerant plants

As our climate changes and weather becomes more unpredictable our garden plants need to be more tolerant. We get recommendations for hardy plants from a seasoned expert.

A no mow option

A no mow option

Nationally recognized native plant expert Neil Diboll talks about an option for no mow turfgrass. He also answers your questions about fall prairie maintenance.

Fall is the time to seed lawns

Fall is the time to seed lawns

Whether it's a new lawn or filling bare spots, now is the perfect time to seed your lawn. Our sod expert is with us to talk about the best methods to follow.

Fall changes in the native garden

Fall changes in the native garden

As the gardening season changes from summer to fall it's a good time to take stock of your garden. We talk with a native garden specialist from the UW Arboretum about what you can plant, how to collect seeds and why weeding is still important.

This invasive tree is not heavenly

This invasive tree is not heavenly

Another invasive plant is causing problems in Wisconsin. We talk about the Tree of Heaven and why you don't want to grow it. We also look at how to make sure you don't plant invasive species.

Mid-season gardening tips

Mid-season gardening tips

There is lots to do in your garden at this time of year. We talk about keeping your edible plants healthy and productive and how to plan for the fall harvest season.

Late season planting

Late season planting

There is still time to plant, but the clock is ticking. We look at how to successfully get those woody plants in the ground, what you can compost from your vegetable garden, and how to prepare your garden for winter.

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