
Garden Talk
Wisconsin Public Radio
Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Networks:
Wisconsin Public Radio
Description:
Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.
Language:
English
Episodes
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Low tech gardening
5/3/2025
Old gardening techniques, like making compost with worms, can still be relevant today. We talk to the Founder and Director of the Low Technology Center about bringing methods from the past into the future. Topics include vermicompost, growing flax and permaculture.
Duration:01:39:09