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Garden Talk

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

Schedule

The Ideas Network, Fridays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturdays, 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.

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Latest Episodes

  • How to keep gardening as you age

    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 […]

    How to keep gardening as you age
  • Transform your backyard into a butterfly’s paradise

    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 […]

    Transform your backyard into a butterfly’s paradise
  • Spring in the native garden

    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

    Spring in the native garden
  • If not grass, then what? Lawn alternatives

    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.

    If not grass, then what? Lawn alternatives
  • How to jumpstart the growing season

    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 […]

    How to jumpstart the growing season

Meet The Staff

Jill Nadeau

Producer

Lee Rayburn

Technical Director

Jeff Robbins

Technical Director