Garden Talk from Wisconsin Public Radio

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.

Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to get the best out of your garden. Then Wisconsin grillers Mad Dog and Merrill join in with tips on how to grill vegetables.

As spring nears it’s time to think of blooming plants. Mark Dwyer is back to take us to the best digital sites for inspiration. Then we take a look at a book on edible and medicinal herbs.

You never know what you’ll find when the snow melts and temps start to climb. We talk with Diana Alfuth about how to deal with those surprises.

First we talk with a UW Extension horticulture educator about all the ways gardening is good for you. Then we look into how and why to add a rain garden to your landscape.

Larry Meiller takes "Garden Talk" on the road to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison for a live show from the 2026 Garden & Green Living Expo. Larry is joined by Lisa Johnson and Brian Hudelson.