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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

  • 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
  • Container gardening

    Containers are a great option for tricky spots in your garden. We talk about selecting plants, containers and soil for pots. And we look at how to grow seeds inside […]

    Container gardening
  • Prairie garden design principles

    A successful native garden requires planning. We talk with nationally recognized native plant expert Neil Diboll about how to select the right plants and how to determine their location in […]

    Prairie garden design principles

Meet The Staff

Jill Nadeau

Producer

Lee Rayburn

Technical Director

Jeff Robbins

Technical Director