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Garden Talk

Wisconsin Public Radio

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

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United States

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

Language:

English


Episodes
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Outdoor living spaces; Getting the most out of your summer garden

7/12/2025
Now is the time of year to really enjoy your yard. We share some updates on the latest in patio design with the owner of Hawks Landscape. And then talk with Diana Alfuth about how to beat the summer garden doldrums.

Duration:01:39:04

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Gardening can be murder; Caring for succulents

7/5/2025
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.

Duration:01:39:31

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Birdscaping your garden and help with plant diseases

6/28/2025
We talk to the author of the new book “Birdscaping for Wisconsin and the Great Lakes.” Then Brian Hudelson is back to talk about this year’s most prevalent plant diseases.

Duration:01:39:20

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Plant triage and Japanese gardens

6/21/2025
Hot weather has arrived and we talk with Lis Friemoth about how to help our plants get through. Then we talk to the author of a new book on the art of Japanese Gardens.

Duration:01:39:22

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How plants react to weather stresses and a new petunia gets a ‘glowing’ review

6/14/2025
UW Extension educator Lisa Johnson is back to talk about how our winter and spring weather has affected our gardens. Then we talk to folks from Breezy Hill Nursery about […]

Duration:01:39:07

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It’s always time to plant something; Watering wisely

6/7/2025
Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back to talk about how to decide what and when to plant - even in the winter. Then we look at ways to wisely use water in your garden.

Duration:01:38:53

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Bayfield in Bloom 2025

5/31/2025
We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield.

Duration:01:38:49

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Adding fragrance to your garden; The magic of rhubarb

5/24/2025
Guest Mark Dwyer will suggest plants with fragrance and talk about how to attract pollinators. And then we talk to the author of The Pocket Rhubarb Cookbook.

Duration:01:39:20

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Attracting hummingbirds and how we ‘vegetable’

5/17/2025
Gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about the best plants for attracting hummingbirds. We also talk vegetables with Irwin Goldman.

Duration:01:39:07

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The future of gardening, native plants and composting

5/10/2025
We talk to the author of the new book “The Future of Gardens.” Then we check in with Susan Carpenter, Native Plant Garden Curator at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum. […]

Duration:01:39:15