Better tomatoes and houseplants for every room; Poisonous fungus among us

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Gardening expert Melinda Myers is back to help you grow the best tomatoes and select houseplants. And then we talk to the author of a new kids book on poisonous mushrooms.

Featured in this Episode

  • Grow Your Best Tomatoes Yet

    We discuss planting, training and care of tomatoes – as well as share a few tips and tricks to boost your success, whether you’re a new or experienced gardener.

  • Wisconsin toxicologist warns kids with book and game about poison mushrooms

    Teaching kids to identify toxic mushrooms is the aim of a new children’s book and card game, both created by Ryan Feldman, a toxicologist with the Wisconsin Poison Center. We’ll talk to Ryan about the book, “Poisonous Fungus Amongus,” and game, “GOTTA PICCEM”.

Episode Credits

  • Jill Nadeau Host & Executive Producer
  • Melinda Myers Guest
  • Ryan Feldman Guest
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Jeff Robbins Technical Director

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