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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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Mastering the art of succession and creating small meadows

6/15/2024
Gardeners are always looking for ways to get more from their garden – whether more yield, a longer season, or adding native plants to attract more pollinators. We talk about […]

Duration:01:39:09

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How to divide your plants

6/8/2024
Are your plants getting too big for their beds? We talk with gardening expert Lis Friemoth about how to divide and care for perennials and shrubs.

Duration:01:39:20

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Bayfield in Bloom 2024

6/1/2024
We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield. This year we have four gardening experts from the area sharing their expertise.

Duration:01:39:12

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Botanical gardens

5/25/2024
We talk with the new Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, as well as horticulturist Erin Presley about ways to block weeds. At 12:30 we hear about […]

Duration:01:39:26

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Flavorful landscapes

5/18/2024
Compact fruit plants and trees, ornamental vegetables are just some of the ways to add edibles to your landscape. We talk with nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers about how […]

Duration:01:13:14

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How to keep gardening as you age

5/11/2024
There are many ways to adjust your gardening experience as you get older. We talk with horticulturist Mark Dwyer about ways to continue to enjoy your hobby even with physical […]

Duration:01:13:20

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Transform your backyard into a butterfly’s paradise

5/6/2024
The Midwest is home to more than 150 butterfly species. You can welcome these winged pollinators into your backyard with planning and proper plant selection. Horticulture educator Lisa Johnson shares […]

Duration:01:13:20

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Spring in the native garden

4/29/2024
Fluctuations in temperature and precipitation can cause a gardener problems. We talk with plant expert Susan Carpenter about how climate changes affect native plants. UW-Arboretum

Duration:01:13:20

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If not grass, then what? Lawn alternatives

4/19/2024
Many people are interested in lawns that feed pollinators. We talk with a turf expert about the latest research on non-grass alternatives and answer your lawn care questions.

Duration:01:13:16

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How to jumpstart the growing season

4/13/2024
The air temperatures may be warm but that doesn’t mean your soil is ready for planting. We talk with nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers about what we can do […]

Duration:01:13:22