https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk For Wisconsin gardeners — from first-time growers to lifelong green thumbs — Garden Talk is WPR’s weekly call-in show for practical advice, expert answers and the real questions that come with growing in Wisconsin. Hosted by lifelong gardener Jill Nadeau, this trusted WPR tradition brings listeners warm conversation, useful ideas and a community rooted in gardens across the state. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:07:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 editor@wpr.org (Managing Editor) webmaster@wpr.org (Webmaster) https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/GardenTalk_Podcast_3000x3000-scaled.jpg?width=150&height=150&fit=bounds https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk 144 144 For Wisconsin gardeners — from first-time growers to lifelong green thumbs — Garden Talk is WPR’s weekly call-in show for practical advice, expert answers and the real questions that come with growing in Wisconsin. Hosted by lifelong gardener Jill Nadeau, this trusted WPR tradition brings listeners warm conversation, useful ideas and a community rooted in gardens across the state. Wisconsin Public Radio no For Wisconsin gardeners — from first-time growers to lifelong green thumbs — Garden Talk is WPR’s weekly call-in show for practical advice, expert answers and the real questions that come with growing in Wisconsin. Hosted by lifelong gardener Jill Nadeau,editor@wpr.org https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/time-to-plant-early-blooming-spring-natives-to-bee-or-not-to-bee Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/time-to-plant-early-blooming-spring-natives-to-bee-or-not-to-bee Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/jggrz-bee-8339991-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 Native plant expert Neil Diboll is back to advise on fall activities in the native plant garden. And then we talk about whether adding bees to your garden might work for you. 6000 false Native plant expert Neil Diboll is back to advise on fall activities in the native plant garden. And then we talk about whether adding bees to your garden might work for you.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/what-to-expect-with-new-plant-varieties-fall-natives-for-shade Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/what-to-expect-with-new-plant-varieties-fall-natives-for-shade Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/30829289-autumn-7663311-scaled.jpg 2560 1440 We talk about new plant trends with gardening expert Lis Friemoth. In the last thirty minutes we meet Dallas Maloney, co-founder of Pretty Wild Nursery in Milwaukee. She has recommendations for woodland gardens. 6000 false We talk about new plant trends with gardening expert Lis Friemoth. In the last thirty minutes we meet Dallas Maloney, co-founder of Pretty Wild Nursery in Milwaukee. She has recommendations for woodland gardens.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/drought-defying-gravel-gardens-fruit-disease-to-watch-for-the-art-of-bonsai Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/drought-defying-gravel-gardens-fruit-disease-to-watch-for-the-art-of-bonsai Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/03-Olbrich-Gravel-Garden-3-yrs.-old-Echinacaea-simulata-6-27-2011-1-20-59-PM-3504x2336-6-27-2011-1-20-59-PM-3504x2336-1.jpg 1600 1067 We talk about the practicality and beauty of gravel gardening with Jeff Epping. Then check in with Plant Pathologist Leslie Holland about what fruit diseases she’s seeing this season. In the last thirty we talk about how to create and care for bonsai with expert Kevin Stoeveken. 5995 false We talk about the practicality and beauty of gravel gardening with Jeff Epping. Then check in with Plant Pathologist Leslie Holland about what fruit diseases she’s seeing this season. In the last thirty we talk about how to create and care for bonsai with expert Kevin Stoeveken.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/amazing-daylilies-late-summer-gardening Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:11:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/amazing-daylilies-late-summer-gardening Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/sonja-kalee-hemerocallis-4388621-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 We chat with two local daylily experts from the Wisconsin Daylily Society. What’s not to love about a plant that’s rugged, adaptable and comes in a rainbow of colors? And then Diana Alfuth is back with advice on how to get your garden to thrive in the late summer. 6000 false We chat with two local daylily experts from the Wisconsin Daylily Society. What’s not to love about a plant that’s rugged, adaptable and comes in a rainbow of colors? And then Diana Alfuth is back with advice on how to get your garden to thrive in the late summer.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/consider-black-currants-tomato-tutorial Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/consider-black-currants-tomato-tutorial Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/52049131826_8fa7269b9e_k.jpg 2048 1536 We talk about why black currants are making a comeback in our gardens with Lily Hislop of the Savanna Institute. Then Lisa Johnson explains why your tomatoes may not be […] 5995 false We talk about why black currants are making a comeback in our gardens with Lily Hislop of the Savanna Institute. Then Lisa Johnson explains why your tomatoes may not be […]Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/new-perennials-to-try-dont-overlook-irises Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/new-perennials-to-try-dont-overlook-irises Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/alexas_fotos-iris-2393675-scaled.jpg 2560 1728 Melinda Myers is back with suggestions for new perennials that aren’t so new that you can’t find them anywhere. And then, they may not be new, but don’t forget about the benefits of irises in your garden. 6000 false Melinda Myers is back with suggestions for new perennials that aren’t so new that you can’t find them anywhere. And then, they may not be new, but don’t forget about the benefits of irises in your garden.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/fruit-growing-advice-wilting-doesnt-always-mean-lack-of-water Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/fruit-growing-advice-wilting-doesnt-always-mean-lack-of-water Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/timelesslovescoffee-blackberry-4051975-scaled.jpg 2560 1582 There are lots of options if you want to bring fruit into your landscape. We talk with UW fruit experts Amaya Atucha and Christelle Guedot about what to know before you grow. In the second hour of the show Bruce Spangenberg is back to tell us why a wilting plant may not need more water. 5994 false There are lots of options if you want to bring fruit into your landscape. We talk with UW fruit experts Amaya Atucha and Christelle Guedot about what to know before you grow. In the second hour of the show Bruce Spangenberg is back to tell us why a wilting plant may not need more water.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/growing-medicinal-herbs-disease-resistance-roses-tree-and-forest-health-problems Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/growing-medicinal-herbs-disease-resistance-roses-tree-and-forest-health-problems Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TonyEchinacea-scaled.jpg 2560 1920 Tea as medicine has been around for thousands of years - well talk with a Wisconsin farmer about growing herbs for tea. We also look at the latest research on roses and catch up on summer tree issues. 6000 false Tea as medicine has been around for thousands of years - well talk with a Wisconsin farmer about growing herbs for tea. We also look at the latest research on roses and catch up on summer tree issues.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/plant-disease-update-evergreen-privacy-screen-chaos-gardening Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/plant-disease-update-evergreen-privacy-screen-chaos-gardening Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pezibear-thuja-6287209_1920.jpg 1920 1282 Dr. Death, Brian Hudelson is back to tell us what plant diseases are lurking in our garden. Then at the top of the hour we’ll look at the best way to grow a fence. Finally we’ll look at a new trend, are you ready to lose control? 5995 false Dr. Death, Brian Hudelson is back to tell us what plant diseases are lurking in our garden. Then at the top of the hour we’ll look at the best way to grow a fence. Finally we’ll look at a new trend, are you ready to lose control?Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/outdoor-living-spaces-effective-landscape-lighting Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/outdoor-living-spaces-effective-landscape-lighting Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_8835_StewartsColorAdj-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 Now is the time of year to really enjoy your yard. We share some updates on the latest in patio design with the owner of Hawks Landscape in Wauwatosa. And then we talk with Woody Kerwin about how and where to use lighting. 5970 false Now is the time of year to really enjoy your yard. We share some updates on the latest in patio design with the owner of Hawks Landscape in Wauwatosa. And then we talk with Woody Kerwin about how and where to use lighting.Gardening