Garden Talk

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 […]