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, 06 Nov 2026 20:25:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 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/home-vegetable-gardening-taliesins-kitchen-garden Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/home-vegetable-gardening-taliesins-kitchen-garden Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/music_and_wallpaper-vegetables-10542982-scaled.jpg 2560 1706 We talk with internationally renowned gardener and author Jean-Martin Fortier about his latest book, “In Your Garden: The Complete Guide to Home Vegetable Gardening.” Then we take a look at how his gardening techniques have informed the work of Taliesin’s Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman. 6000 false We talk with internationally renowned gardener and author Jean-Martin Fortier about his latest book, “In Your Garden: The Complete Guide to Home Vegetable Gardening.” Then we take a look at how his gardening techniques have informed the work of Taliesin’s Kitchen Gardener, Abbie Lehman.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/halloween-and-fall-landscaping-ideas Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/halloween-and-fall-landscaping-ideas Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/memorycatcher-flowers-1691180-scaled.jpg 2560 1920 Gardens reflect the seasons. We get tips on how to say Happy Halloween from nationally acclaimed gardening expert Melinda Myers. We also talk about plants with great fall blooms and foliage, and answer questions on fall chores. 6000 false Gardens reflect the seasons. We get tips on how to say Happy Halloween from nationally acclaimed gardening expert Melinda Myers. We also talk about plants with great fall blooms and foliage, and answer questions on fall chores.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/pollinator-power-natural-rose-gardening-wisconsin-tree-update Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/pollinator-power-natural-rose-gardening-wisconsin-tree-update Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/20256415805_4dbb48b4d6_k-1.jpg 2048 1365 We look at the effort in Green Bay to connect natural areas though a Pollinator Corridor with Mork Konlock, Director of Horticulture at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. Then we talk about an organic, sustainable approach to rose gardening with the author of a new book. Finally DNR Forest Health Specialist Paul Cigan brings us up to date on the latest tree news. 6000 false We look at the effort in Green Bay to connect natural areas though a Pollinator Corridor with Mork Konlock, Director of Horticulture at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. Then we talk about an organic, sustainable approach to rose gardening with the author of a new book. Finally DNR Forest Health Specialist Paul Cigan brings us up to date on the latest tree news.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/plant-bulbs-now-for-spring-color-how-to-save-your-seeds Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/plant-bulbs-now-for-spring-color-how-to-save-your-seeds Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/congerdesign-onions-3231314-scaled.jpg 2560 1707 Two UW Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialists share their knowledge with us. Bruce Spangenberg is back to talk about how to select and plant spring bulbs and Lisa Johnson joins in the last hour to go through all the ways to save your seeds. 6000 false Two UW Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialists share their knowledge with us. Bruce Spangenberg is back to talk about how to select and plant spring bulbs and Lisa Johnson joins in the last hour to go through all the ways to save your seeds.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/drought-defying-gravel-gardens-evergreen-privacy-screen-the-art-of-bonsai Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/drought-defying-gravel-gardens-evergreen-privacy-screen-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. 6000 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/good-soil-good-garden Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/good-soil-good-garden Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/goumbik-equipment-2047314-scaled.jpg 2560 1695 Like a solid foundation on a building, healthy soil can make or break a garden. We talk with retired UW Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist Diana Alfuth about what healthy soil means and what you can do to achieve it. We also look at the best method for bringing in your houseplants for the winter. 6000 false Like a solid foundation on a building, healthy soil can make or break a garden. We talk with retired UW Extension Horticulture Outreach Specialist Diana Alfuth about what healthy soil means and what you can do to achieve it. We also look at the best method for bringing in your houseplants for the winter.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/gardening-with-a-greenhouse-fall-planting-of-trees-and-shrubs Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/gardening-with-a-greenhouse-fall-planting-of-trees-and-shrubs Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/danielsjostrand-tunnel-greenhouse-5981612-scaled.jpg 2560 1440 Because of new technologies, greenhouses are becoming much more accessible. We talk to author Leslie Halleck about what you need to know before adding one to your yard. In the second hour of the show Laura Jull is back to help with fall planting and pruning. 6000 false Because of new technologies, greenhouses are becoming much more accessible. We talk to author Leslie Halleck about what you need to know before adding one to your yard. In the second hour of the show Laura Jull is back to help with fall planting and pruning.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/fall-lawn-care-the-art-of-japanese-gardens Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/fall-lawn-care-the-art-of-japanese-gardens Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Anderson-Japanese-Gardens-scaled.jpg 2560 1717 It’s time to think about preparing your lawn for winter. Sod expert Doug Soldat is back to help with that. In the last thirty minutes of the show we go behind the scenes at the Anderson Japanese Gardens. 6000 false It’s time to think about preparing your lawn for winter. Sod expert Doug Soldat is back to help with that. In the last thirty minutes of the show we go behind the scenes at the Anderson Japanese Gardens.Agriculture, Gardening https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/unusual-plant-varieties-harvest-time Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.wpr.org/shows/garden-talk/unusual-plant-varieties-harvest-time Garden Talk https://www.wpr.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/monarch-on-butterfly-weed-scaled.jpg 2560 2044 Milkweed may not sound unusual but did you know there are 13 species native to Wisconsin - several very rare. We look a little deeper into some other familiar and not so familiar species. We also talk about the basics of preserving your harvest from our vegetable gardens with Gardener Scott. 6000 false Milkweed may not sound unusual but did you know there are 13 species native to Wisconsin - several very rare. We look a little deeper into some other familiar and not so familiar species. We also talk about the basics of preserving your harvest from our vegetable gardens with Gardener Scott.Agriculture, Gardening 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