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, 17 Jul 2026 20:31:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 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/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 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/why-we-garden-wisconsin-native-ecosystems Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/why-we-garden-wisconsin-native-ecosystems Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/mariakray-gardening-6803869-scaled.jpg 2560 2156 Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back and gets a bit philosophical about gardening. She also talks about keeping your garden looking good into summer. Then Susan Carpenter talks about what's happening in the UW Arboretum Native Gardens. 5963 false Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back and gets a bit philosophical about gardening. She also talks about keeping your garden looking good into summer. Then Susan Carpenter talks about what's happening in the UW Arboretum Native Gardens.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/keeping-pollinators-in-mind-outdoor-living-for-indoor-plants Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/keeping-pollinators-in-mind-outdoor-living-for-indoor-plants Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kaeferknipser-bee-7707052-scaled.jpg 2560 1701 Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to tweak your garden to make it more pollinator friendly. Then in the last thirty Tovah Martin joins us to talk about how to transition indoor plants outdoors. 5961 false Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to tweak your garden to make it more pollinator friendly. Then in the last thirty Tovah Martin joins us to talk about how to transition indoor plants outdoors.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/when-your-garden-gets-thirsty-the-vicars-of-vegetables-reunite Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/when-your-garden-gets-thirsty-the-vicars-of-vegetables-reunite Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/distelapparath-tomato-3520082-scaled.jpg 2560 1709 Horticulture educator Vijai Pandian is back to talk about what we can do to get through those phases. And in the second hour of the show, long-time guests Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis are getting together for one more time. 5960 false Horticulture educator Vijai Pandian is back to talk about what we can do to get through those phases. And in the second hour of the show, long-time guests Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis are getting together for one more time.Agriculture, Drought, Gardening, Heatwave, Weather https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/how-to-stretch-your-gardening-dollars-the-growing-popularity-of-raised-beds Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/how-to-stretch-your-gardening-dollars-the-growing-popularity-of-raised-beds Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/fietzfotos-pumpkin-5134394-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 With everything costing more, we have less money left over for our garden. Lis Friemoth is back with tips for doing more with less. We also talk with Gardener Scott about growing in raised beds. 5962 false With everything costing more, we have less money left over for our garden. Lis Friemoth is back with tips for doing more with less. We also talk with Gardener Scott about growing in raised beds.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/bayfield-in-bloom-2025-2 Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/bayfield-in-bloom-2025-2 Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/4757548092_9001a53ab7_k.jpg 2048 1288 We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield. 5954 false We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/tomato-growers-handbook-we-need-bugs-pet-safe-gardens Sat, 23 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/tomato-growers-handbook-we-need-bugs-pet-safe-gardens Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/jastra-tomato-1565314-scaled.jpg 2560 1920 The author of a new book shares everything you need to know about growing tomatoes - from seed to harvest. Then PJ Liesch stops by to talk about all the good things insects do in your garden. And in the last thirty, find out from a vet how to keep your pet safe from landscape hazards. 5992 false The author of a new book shares everything you need to know about growing tomatoes - from seed to harvest. Then PJ Liesch stops by to talk about all the good things insects do in your garden. And in the last thirty, find out from a vet how to keep your pet safe from landscape hazards.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/growing-vegetables-in-containers-is-it-time-to-try-straw-bale-gardening Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/growing-vegetables-in-containers-is-it-time-to-try-straw-bale-gardening Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/zlatano16-stawberry-4879794-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 There is nothing like fresh food from your own garden! Mark Dwyer is back talk about growing veggies in containers adding ornamental edibles to your landscape. Then Joel Karsten is with us to help you with straw bale gardening. 5965 false There is nothing like fresh food from your own garden! Mark Dwyer is back talk about growing veggies in containers adding ornamental edibles to your landscape. Then Joel Karsten is with us to help you with straw bale gardening.Agriculture, Gardening