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Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests. This program is heard every Friday at 11 a.m. and rebroadcast on Saturday at 6 a.m. on WPR's Ideas Network stations.

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Soil - Add More, Till Less

Saturday, February 16, 2019, 6:00am

Good soil is the foundation of a great garden. We talk about why adding more organic matter and disturbing the soil as little as possible, is the best way to healthier soil and fewer weeds.

It Starts With Seeds

Saturday, February 9, 2019, 6:00am

This is the time of year when many Wisconsinites start to plot out their gardens, but how do you know which seeds will perform the best? We talk about how seeds are developed and how to find winners.

How Snow And Cold Impact Gardens

Saturday, February 2, 2019, 6:00am

S now and frigid temperatures can be hard on plants. We talk about what can happen in extreme weather conditions and how to minimize the damage. We also take a look at gardening learning...

Growing Orchids

Saturday, January 26, 2019, 6:00am

Orchids bring a bit of the tropics into our homes. Learn how to chose and care for an orchid with our guests from Olbrich Botanical Gardens. We also hear about the upcoming orchid show.

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Larry Meiller has been a WPR host for more than 50 years. In addition to his work on the radio, Meiller is also a teacher in the Department of Life Sciences Communication at the UW-Madison.Read more

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