Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio

The author of a new book shares everything you need to know about growing tomatoes - from seed to harvest. Then PJ Liesch stops by to talk about all the good things insects do in your garden. And in the last thirty, find out from a vet how to keep your pet safe from landscape hazards.

There is nothing like fresh food from your own garden! Mark Dwyer is back talk about growing veggies in containers adding ornamental edibles to your landscape. Then Joel Karsten is with us to help you with straw bale gardening.

Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about the benefit of adding natives to your garden. Then we talk to celebrated photographer Jane Fulllton Alt about her beautiful new book.

From weed prevention to more flower production, spring chores can make summer gardening more enjoyable. We talk with Diana Alfuth about what to put on your to-do list.

Lindsay Hendricks from the Green Bay Botanical Garden is back to tell us about spring at the garden. Then we talk about how to attract pollinators to your yard author Jared Daniels.

We talk with turf expert Doug Soldat about taking care of your lawn. And then we find out how to get the best out of your hydrangeas with an expert from Proven Winners.

Olbrich Gardens horticulturist Erin Presley is back to talk about using a gentle approach to spring garden clean up. Then we talk with Pamela Reardon from Annie's Heirloom Seeds.

It’s an exciting time in the garden! Lis Friemoth is back to talk about transplanting annuals and perennials. Then Paul Cigan checks in with a tree insect and disease report.

We talk to two authors about their new books, first how to change your traditional landscape into an interconnected ecosystem. Then we look at how to keep gardening in your life as you age.

Before you grow a beautiful prairie garden you need to prepare the site. Neil Diboll is back to tell you how. We also talk with a hydrangea expert.