Garden Talk with Larry Meiller

On Friday mornings at 11:00 and Saturday mornings at 7:00, Larry's program is devoted to one of the favorite pastimes of public radio listeners -- gardening! Each week a different guest expert with a gardening specialty joins Larry and answers the questions of listeners. Some guests are horticulture professors who can answer a wide variety of general gardening questions. Others are specialize in lawns, trees, fruits, vegetables, native plants, organic gardening and more. More about Larry's show.

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Friday 5/17/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130517F It's Larry Meiller's eleventh year broadcasting from Bayfield in Bloom. Tune in to Garden Talk for great advice on successful gardening, particularly in the northern part of our state. Guests: - Jason Fischbach ("FISH-bahk"), UW-Extension agriculture agent, Washburn, WI - Don Kissinger, Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources - Art Ode ("OH-dee"), horticulture consultant, and semi-retired from Botanical Garden and Arboretum management
Friday 5/10/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130510F Native plants are one key to a healthy and sustainable garden. Today on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns how to plan and implement a successful ecosystem. Plus, information about an upcoming native plant sale. Guest: Molly Fifield ("FEYE-field") Murray, Outreach and Education Manager, UW Arboretum
Friday 5/3/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130503F Last year's hot, dry weather was tough on our gardens. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out how to revitalize our gardens. Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments," author of more than twenty gardening books.
Friday 4/26/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130426F It's Arbor Day. Today on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out how to care for trees, shrubs, and other woody ornamentals. Guest: Laura Jull, professor and Extension Specialist for Woody Ornamentals, department of horticulture, UW-Madison
Friday 4/12/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130412F Even if there are parts of the state with a little snow still on the ground, spring is here! And now we can see what damage has been down by voles, rabbits, and other critters. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out how to help our lawns and garden recover. Guest: Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator
Friday 4/5/2013 11:00 AM	Cynthia Schuster in for Larry Meiller  - 130405F Gourds are a fascinating vegetable. On Garden Talk, Cynthia Schuster finds out how to grow different intriguing varieties, and their many uses after harvest! Plus details about the upcoming Wisconsin Gourd Society annual festival. Guest: Terri Schmit, the "Gourd Girl," founder and past president of the Wisconsin Gourd Society
Friday 3/29/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130329F On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out some great ways to get a head start on spring gardening. Plus, ways to assess lawn damage due to ice and snow. Guest: Barb Larson, Horticulture Educator, Kenosha County UW-Extension
Friday 3/22/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130322F There's more and more interest in gardening with native plants and grasses. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out how to successfully use natives to create a beautiful, healthy and low-maintenance garden, and what the advantages are to the environment. Guest: Neil Diboll, ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
Friday 3/15/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130315F Looking for a low-maintenance way to grow bountiful vegetables? On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns about the straw bale gardening method. Guest: Joel Karsten, author, "Straw Bale Gardens: The Breakthrough Method for Growing Vegetables Anywhere, Earlier and with No Weeding"
Friday 3/8/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130308F It's a great time to think about what you want to grow this year. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out how to choose and start seeds, what plants are good for companion crops, and more. Guest: Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator
Friday 3/1/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130301F There's plenty of work to do in the garden before the soil warms up. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out how, when, and how much to prune, plus how to identify lingering effects from the drought. Guest: Jeff Epping, Director of Horticulture, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison
Friday 2/22/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130222F It's time for another edition of Garden Talk. Larry Meiller learns how to successfully start vegetables and herbs from seed. Tune in for advice on how to get the most out of your garden this year! Guest: Barbara Ellis, author, "Starting Seeds: How to Grow Healthy, Productive Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers from Seed"
Friday 2/15/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130215F Friday means Garden Talk. Many people have used the square-foot gardening system with great success. Larry Meiller visits with the originator of that growing plan, and finds out what's new in the latest edition of the book. Guest: Mel Bartholomew, founder and inventor of the Square Foot Gardening method, author, "All New Square Foot Gardening"
Friday 2/8/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130208F Wisconsin Public Television has been broadcasting "The Wisconsin Gardener" since 1992. On Garden talk, Larry Meiller gets a preview of the upcoming season, plus what to look forward to at Garden Expo this weekend. Guest: Shelley Ryan, host and producer, "The Wisconsin Gardener" on Wisconsin Public Television
Friday 2/1/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130201F It's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. We'll cover advice for successful apple and hazelnut growing. Guest: Jason Fischbach ("FISH-bahk"), UW-Extension Agriculture Agent, Ashland and Bayfield Counties.
Friday 1/25/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130125F Orchids are gorgeous flowers, and much easier to grow than you might think! On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns how to successfully tend to them, and about the upcoming Orchid Quest event. Guest: Chuck Acker ("AY-ker"), Orchids Garden Centre & Nursery, Waunakee, Wisconsin
Friday 1/18/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130118F It's time for Garden Talk, and today, Larry Meiller learns how to address drought damage to our lawns and woody ornamentals. Plus, upcoming educational opportunities for gardeners. Guest: Lisa Johnson, UW Extension horticulture educator for Dane County
Friday 1/4/2013 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130104F Winter is a great time to turn our attention to our houseplants. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks with the author of "The Unexpected Houseplant: 220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your Home." He gets recommendations for keeping holiday plants thriving, and much more! Guest: Tovah ("TOE-va") Martin, author of a dozen gardening books, including "The Unexpected Houseplant: 220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your Home, horticulture industry veteran and sought-after speaker and trainer.
Friday 12/28/2012 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 121228F There are a lot of great resources for vegetable growers in our state. On Garden Talk, Judith Siers-Poisson learns what's available and how to access training, plus tips on growing bountiful vegetables at home. Guest: John Hendrickson, outreach specialist, fresh market vegetables and food systems at the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems; coordinator, Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers
Friday 12/21/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 121221F On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out how to take care of our holidays plants, and some wonderful indoor fruit trees to consider as gifts. Guest: Patti Nagai ("nah-GEYE"), UW Extension horticulture educator, Racine County
Friday 12/14/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 121214F On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller hosts a live broadcast from downtown Milwaukee's Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. He finds out what last-minute work we can do in the garden, and how to use the winter season to plan for next year! Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments," author of more than twenty gardening books.
Friday 12/7/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 121207F Wisconsin Public Television has been broadcasting "The Wisconsin Gardener" since 1992. On Garden talk, Larry Meiller gets a preview of the next season, plus what to look forward to at Garden Expo in February. Guest: Shelley Ryan, host and producer, "The Wisconsin Gardener" on Wisconsin Public Television
Friday 11/30/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 121130F On this edition of Garden Talk, Larry Meiller gets ideas for great holiday plants to give, or get. Plus, the benefits of plants and green space for our health and well-being. Guest: Barb Larson, Horticulture Educator, Kenosha County UW-Extension
Friday 11/23/2012 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 121123F On Garden Talk, Judith Siers-Poisson finds out how native plants and grasses fared with this year's drought, and what planning we can do over the winter for our prairies. Guest: Neil Diboll ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
Friday 11/16/2012 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 121116F It's time for Garden Talk. Chances are there are a few gardeners on your holiday gift list. Judith Siers-Poisson learns about great gifts for them, and for anyone who appreciates "green" gifts. Guest: Astrid ("US-trid") Newenhouse, Associate Scientist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on agricultural sustainability
Friday 11/9/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 121109F Today on Garden Talk, trees can be a wonderful focal point in a landscape, but what special care do they need, and how can we recognize pest or disease problems? Larry Meiller finds out what impact the drought had, too. Guest: Bruce Allison, Adjunct Professor of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UW-Madison. Certified arborist
Friday 11/2/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 121102F Join Larry Meiller for another edition of Garden Talk. Today, learn how to grow and use fresh herbs, and details of an upcoming herb fair. Guest: Marge Snyder, Madison Herb Society.
Friday 10/26/2012 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 121026F It's time for Garden Talk! Judith Siers-Poisson learns about what drought stress has meant for damage by disease and pests, and how we can help our plants overwinter successfully. Plus, fall garden clean-up to prevent disease. Guests: - Brian Hudelson, Director, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic in the Dept. of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison - Lis ("liz") Friemoth ("FREE-moth"), provider of concierge horticultural services through her business, The Garden Hoe
Friday 10/19/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 130118F It's time for Garden Talk, and today, Larry Meiller learns how to address drought damage to our lawns and woody ornamentals. Plus, upcoming educational opportunities for gardeners. Guest: Lisa Johnson, UW Extension horticulture educator for Dane County
Friday 10/12/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 121012F With our gardens winding down, it's a great time to turn our attention to our houseplants. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks with the author of "The Unexpected Houseplant: 220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your Home." He gets recommendations to brighten your home in every season, and how to care for them. Guest: Tovah ("TOE-va") Martin, author of a dozen gardening books, including "The Unexpected Houseplant: 220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your Home, horticulture industry veteran and sought-after speaker and trainer.
Friday 10/5/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 121005F On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns what we can do to get our lawns and gardens in the best condition possible before winter's arrival. Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments," author of more than twenty gardening books.
Friday 9/28/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120928F On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out what we should plan on for fall garden chores, plus, the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer, and what it means for our ash trees. Guest: Patti Nagai ("nah-GEYE"), UW Extension horticulture educator, Racine County
Friday 9/21/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120921F This summer's drought really took a toll on lawns throughout the state. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns what we can do this fall to help our turfgrass recover. Doug Soldat ("SOHL-dat"), Associate Professor and UW-Extension Specialist, Department of Soil Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Friday 9/14/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120914F Native plants are one key to a healthy and sustainable garden. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns how to plan and implement a successful ecosystem. Plus, information about an upcoming native gardening conference. Guest: Molly Fifield ("FEYE-field") Murray, Outreach Programs Manager, UW Arboretum
Friday 9/7/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120907F Vegetables are a joy to grow. On this edition of Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns how to make the most of our veggie patch, whether it's a couple pots, or a few acres. Guests: - Claire Strader ("STRAY-der"), farm director, Community GroundWorks and Troy Gardens, Madison - Megan Cain, Madison FarmWorks manager, Community GroundWorks and Troy Gardens, Madison
Friday 8/31/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120831F It's time for Garden Talk! Larry Meiller learns about what drought stress has meant for damage by disease and pests, and how we can help our plants. Guests: - Brian Hudelson, Director, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic in the Dept. of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison - Lis ("liz") Friemoth ("FREE-moth"), provider of concierge horticultural services through her business, The Garden Hoe
Friday 8/24/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120824F It's time for Garden Talk, and Larry Meiller finds out what should be on our late summer garden to-do list. Plus, what damage has been done by the drought, and by pests like the Emerald Ash Borer. Guest: Lisa Johnson, UW Extension horticulture educator for Dane County
Friday 8/17/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120817F It's another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. While no plants have emerged from the drought completely unscathed, native plants have fared better than most. Larry and his guest discuss the advantages of incorporating native plants in your yard and garden, and how to choose the best varieties for your conditions. Guest: Neil Diboll ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
Friday 8/10/2012 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 120810F Daylilies are a lovely addition to any garden. On Garden Talk, Judith Siers-Poisson finds out what kind of care they need and how to incorporate them into a landscape. Guests: - Rosemary Kleinheinz, co-chair of the Wisconsin Daylily Society's upcoming sale - Karen Watson-Newlin, retired art teacher, daylily landscaper, her garden has been named a Display Garden by the American Hemerocallis Society (the national daylily organization)
Friday 8/3/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120803F It's time for another edition of Garden Talk, and Larry Meiller learns all about raising orchids successfully. Guest: Chuck Acker ("AYE-ker"), Orchids Garden Centre & Nursery
Friday 7/27/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120727F On this edition of Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns how we can better tend our gardens with the current drought conditions. Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments," author of more than twenty gardening books.
Friday 7/20/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120720F It's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Find out how to grow the best vegetables. And enjoy some garden-inspired haiku (hy-KOO) poems. Guests: The Vicars of Vegetables: UW-Madison horticulture professors Jim Nienhuis ("NEE-en-hoose") and Irwin Goldman
Friday 7/13/2012 11:00 AM	Garden Talk with Larry Meiller  - 120713F Rock gardens are a gorgeous way to grow and enjoy a variety of plants. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out what plants work well in that type of garden, and how to maintain one successfully. Guests: - Ed Lyon, Director, Allen Centennial Gardens, Madison - Ed Glover, volunteer caretaker, alpine rock garden at Allen Centennial Gardens, Madison
Friday 7/6/2012 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 120706F Too much rain, not enough, high and low temperatures can all wreak havoc with our plants. It's time for Garden Talk, and Judith Siers-Poisson finds out how we can help our gardens thrive despite extreme weather. Guest: Barb Larson, UW Extension horticulture educator for Kenosha County
Friday 6/29/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120629F Late June is prime growing time for a variety of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. On this edition of Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest answers your questions, and offers great advice for a successful growing season. Guest: Lisa Johnson, UW Extension Horticulture Educator for Dane County
Friday 6/22/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120622F On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out great ways to enjoy a bountiful harvest from our vegetable garden. Guest: Patti Nagai ("nah-GEYE"), UW Extension horticulture educator, Racine County
Friday 6/15/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120615F Garden Talk is live from the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) Fair in Custer, WI. Larry Meiller finds out how to grow and harvest herbs, as well as great uses for them. Guest: Marguerite Ramlow, co-owner, Artha Sustainable Living Center LLC and Artha Yoga Studios, Amherst, WI
Friday 6/8/2012 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 120608F Even if you don't have acres to cultivate, you can be a successful gardener. At eleven on Garden Talk, Judith Siers-Poisson learns how and what to grow in a variety of containers. Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments," author of more than twenty gardening books.
Friday 6/1/2012 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 120601F Lawns have a reputation for being very resource-heavy, and hard to grow without a lot of chemicals. At eleven on Garden Talk, Judith Siers-Poisson finds out some exciting new ways to have a sustainable, and even organic, lawn. Guest: Doug Soldat, Assistant Professor, Turfgrass & Urban Soils Specialist, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, UW-Madison
Friday 5/25/2012 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 120525F At eleven, it's time for Garden Talk. Judith Siers-Poisson learns about garden diseases like geranium wilt, and what it means for our growing season. Guests: - Laura Jull, Associate Professor of Horticulture, UW-Madison - Brian Hudelson, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic, UW-Madison
Friday 5/18/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120518F On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller learns how to successfully grow roses in our northern climate. Guests: - Richard Hass, volunteer coordinator for the Minnesota Rose Society, American Rose Society award winner and judge, coauthor of "Growing Roses in Cold Climates" - John Whitman, garden writer and photographer, coauthor of "Growing Roses in Cold Climates"
Friday 5/4/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120504F Wisconsin Public Television has been broadcasting "The Wisconsin Gardener" since 1992. Larry Meiller hears on Garden Talk at eleven what's in store for this season, and gets great tips for a healthy, gorgeous garden. Guest: Shelley Ryan, host of "The Wisconsin Gardener" on Wisconsin Public Television
Friday 4/27/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120427F It's time for another edition of Garden Talk at eleven. Larry Meiller learns great tips for the best garden yet from a Garden Talk audience favorite. Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments," author of more than twenty gardening books.
Friday 4/20/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120420F On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller finds out how to successfully use native plants and grasses to attract a wide variety of butterflies and birds. Plus, ways to design a native garden that your neighbors will love, too! Guest: Neil Diboll, ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
Friday 4/13/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120413F After eleven, it's a special edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, on-location at the Fox Cities Book Festival. He'll talk with storyteller Jerry Apps about his latest book, "Garden Wisdom: Lessons Learned from 60 Years of Gardening." Guest: - Jerry Apps, storyteller and author, "Campfires and Loon Calls," "Horse Drawn Days," "Cranberry Red," and most recently, "Garden Wisdom: Lessons Learned from 60 Years of Gardening"
Friday 4/6/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120406F Gourds are a fascinating vegetable. On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller finds out how to grow different intriguing varieties, and their many uses after harvest! Plus details about the upcoming Wisconsin Gourd Society annual festival. Guest: Terri Schmit, the "Gourd Girl," founder and past president of the Wisconsin Gourd Society
Friday 3/30/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120330F Herbs add flavor and depth to a variety of dishes. And many can be grown in a pot or other container! On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller finds out how to plant thematic herb gardens, and what kind of care different herbs need. Guest: Sal Gilbertie ("Gil-BURT-ee"), author, "Herb Gardening from the Ground Up," owner/proprietor, Gilbertie's Herb Gardens, Westport, Connecticut
Friday 3/23/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120323F Many of us love to grow our own fruits and veggies. On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller gets advice from a master of growing more produce on less land than you'd think is possible! Guest: John Jeavons ("JEH-vins"), Executive Director, Ecology Action of the Mid-Peninsula, author, " How to Grow More Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, Berries, Grains, and Other Crops Than You Ever Thought Possible On Less Land Than You Can Imagine"
Friday 3/16/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120316F There's plenty of work to do in the garden before the soil warms up. On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller finds out how, when, and how much to prune, plus planning ahead for ornamentals that are well-suited to your growing conditions. Guest: Jeff Epping, Director of Horticulture, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison
Friday 3/9/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120309F It may be too early to get out in the garden, but that means plenty of time to give our house plants some attention! On Garden talk at eleven, Larry Meiller learns what early spring care they need, and which house plants will enjoy time spent outdoors in warm weather. Guest: Patti Nagai ("nah-GEYE"), UW Extension horticulture educator, Racine County
Friday 3/2/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120302F Even if winter is hanging on, we can start choosing seeds for the spring! At eleven on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller learns how to choose seeds best-suited for our growing conditions, and which can be started indoors. Guest: Dick Zondag, President, Jung Seed Company, in Randolph, Wisconsin
Friday 2/24/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120224F On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller finds out how we can satisfy our winter gardening urges by planning for our best growing season yet! Guest: Mark Dwyer, landscape manager, Rotary Gardens, Janesville
Friday 2/17/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120217F There's more and more interest in gardening with native plants and grasses. On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller finds out how to successfully use natives to create a beautiful, healthy and low-maintenance garden. Guest: Neil Diboll, ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
Friday 2/10/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120210F It's a great time to think about what you want to grow this year. On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller finds out how to choose and start seeds, what plants are good for companion crops, and more. Guest: Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator
Friday 2/3/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120203F At eleven, it's time for Garden Talk. Larry Meiller learns about creating healthy and low-maintenance gardens through the use of compost, vermiculture, and lasagna gardening techniques. Guest: Roger Reynolds, consultant for sustainable landscape design with Infiltrating Landscapes. http://infiltratinglandscapes.blogspot.com/
Friday 1/27/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120127F Orchids are gorgeous flowers, and much easier to grow than you might think! On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller learns how to successfully tend to them, and about the upcoming Orchid Quest event. Guest: Chuck Acker ("AY-ker"), Orchids Garden Centre & Nursery, Waunakee, Wisconsin
Friday 1/20/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120120F At eleven, it's time for Garden Talk. Larry Meiller finds out how we can plan for our best garden yet, and when and what kinds of seeds to start indoors. Guest: Barb Larson, Horticulture Educator, Kenosha County UW-Extension
Friday 1/13/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120113F At eleven, it's time for Garden Talk! Larry Meiller learns about avoiding and treating disease in the garden and with our house plants. Guests: - Brian Hudelson, Director, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic in the Dept. of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison - Lis ("liz") Friemoth ("FREE-moth"), provider of concierge horticultural services through her business, The Garden Hoe
Friday 1/6/2012 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 120106F At eleven, it's time for Garden Talk. Larry Meiller finds out how we can best take advantage of the cold weather months to plan for our garden. Plus when, why, and how to start seeds indoors. Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments," author of more than twenty gardening books.
Friday 12/30/2011 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 111230F At eleven on Garden Talk, Judith Siers-Poisson learns about succulent plants, and how to grow them indoors . . . and out. Guest: Dan Mahr, Emeritus Professor of Entomology, UW-Madison.
Friday 12/16/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 111216F At eleven, it's Garden Talk! Living in the Upper Midwest, our climate definitely affects what we're able to grow successfully. Larry Meiller learns what shrubs and small trees are best suited for our growing conditions. Guests: - Debbie Lonnee, planning and administration manager at Bailey Nurseries, Newport, Minnesota, co-author, "Growing Shrubs and Small Trees in Cold Climates" - John Whitman, garden writer and photographer, "Growing Shrubs and Small Trees in Cold Climates"
Friday 12/9/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 111209F There are a lot of great resources for vegetable growers in our state. On Garden Talk at eleven, Larry Meiller learns about them and how to access training, plus tips on growing bountiful vegetables at home. Guest: John Hendrickson, outreach specialist, fresh market vegetables and food systems at the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems; coordinator, Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers
Friday 12/2/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 111202F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk. Larry Meiller learns about plant care for indoors and out. Plus, gifts for the plant-minded on your list. Guest: Karen Johannsen, Johannsen's Greenhouses, Madison.
Friday 11/25/2011 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 111125F After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk, with Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller. With the outdoor garden season winding down, it's a good time to turn our attention to house plants. Judith finds out what care they need, and how to detect potential problems. Guest: Patti Nagai ("nah-GEYE"), UW Extension horticulture educator, Racine County
Friday 11/18/2011 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 111118F At eleven, it's time for Garden Talk. Chances are there are a few gardeners on your holiday gift list. Judith Siers-Poisson learns about great gifts for them, and for anyone who appreciates "green" gifts. Guests: - Astrid Newenhouse, Associate Scientist, University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on agricultural sustainability - Sonya Newenhouse, Founder and President, Madison Environmental Group and Community Car LLC
Friday 11/11/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 111111F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. If you think it's time for gardeners to take it easy, think again. Learn how to prepare perennials for Winter, what to do with house plants that need to come back inside . . . and much more. Guest: Barb Larson, horticulture educator, UW-Extension Kenosha County
Friday 11/4/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 111104F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Learn how to plan a garden to create an interesting winter landscape, and about the wonders of ornamental grasses. Guest: Jeff Epping, director of horticulture, Olbrich Botanical Gardens, Madison
Friday 10/28/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 111028F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Trees can be a wonderful focal point in a landscape, but what special care do they need, and how can we recognize pest or disease problems? Guest: Bruce Allison, Adjunct Professor of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UW-Madison. Certified arborist
Friday 10/21/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 111021F After eleven, Garden Talk with Larry Meiller provides information on how to take care of your fruits trees and plants for a great harvest and longevity. Guests: The UW Fruit Team - Rebecca Harbut, Assistant Professor of Horticulture, UW-Madison - Dan Mahr, UW-Extension Fruit Entomologist
Friday 10/7/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 111007F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Fall garden preparation and clean-up is the topic. Guest: Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator
Friday 9/30/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110930F After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry learns about how and when to plant fall bulbs, and about other autumn garden projects. Guest: Ed Lyon, Director, Allen Centennial Gardens, Madison
Friday 9/23/2011 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 110923F It's time for another edition of Garden Talk, at eleven. Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") sits in for Larry Meiller and talks with an expert on mulching, composting, and other techniques for improving soil. Guest: Roger Reynolds, consultant for sustainable landscape design with Infiltrating Landscapes
Friday 9/16/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110916F After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Learn how to add color and interest to fall gardens and landscapes, and how technology can help you plan your next garden. Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based host of "Melinda's Garden Moments."
Friday 9/9/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110909F After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry learns how to construct a rain garden, and why you might want to. He'll also hear about an upcoming native gardening conference. Guest: Molly Fifield ("FEYE-field") Murray, Outreach Programs Manager, UW Arboretum
Friday 9/2/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110902F After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry finds out how we can extend our growing season for as long as possible, and what we should be thinking about for fall garden upkeep. Guest: Jason Fischbach ("FISH-bahk"), UW-Extension Agriculture Agent, Ashland and Bayfield Counties.
Friday 8/26/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110826F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry learns all about how to choose and grow Roses. Guest: Lois Ann Helgeson, master rosarian and speaker at the upcoming North Central District Rose Show and Convention
Friday 8/19/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110819F After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Prairie and other native plants can be a lower-maintenance and healthy option for your landscape. Learn how to incorporate those plants and to help them thrive. Guest: Neil Diboll, ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
Friday 8/12/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110812F At eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Garden diseases will be the topic, with a special emphasis on woody ornamentals. Guests: - Laura Jull, Associate Professor of Horticulture, UW-Madison - Brian Hudelson, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic, UW-Madison
Friday 8/5/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110805F After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest shares tips for a healthy and productive garden, and previews upcoming episodes of Wisconsin Public Television's program, "The Wisconsin Gardener." Guest: Shelley Ryan, host of "The Wisconsin Gardener" on Wisconsin Public Television
Friday 7/29/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110729F After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest shares tips on how to grow a healthy lawn that is also sustainable and makes good use of resources. Guest: Doug Soldat, soil scientist and professor, UW-Madison
Friday 7/22/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110722F At eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk. Today, Larry Meiller learns about scented plants to enhance our gardens, compact vegetables, and more. Guest: Mark Dwyer, landscape manager, Rotary Gardens in Janesville.
Friday 7/15/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110715F Join Larry Meiller, after eleven, for another edition of Garden Talk. Today, learn how to grow and use fresh herbs. Guest: Marge Snyder, Madison Herb Society.
Friday 7/8/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110708F After eleven, it's another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry and his guest look at all kinds of garden questions . . . from bedding plants to bug infestations, from eggplants to echinacea ("EHK-in-AY-sha"). Guest: Melinda Myers, Milwaukee-based gardening expert. Author of more than twenty books on gardening.
Friday 7/1/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110701F After eleven, Larry Meiller hosts another edition of Garden Talk. This week, his guests share tips for healthy gardens ... and some garden-inspired haiku poems, too. Guests: The Vicars of Vegetables: UW-Madison horticulture professors Jim Nienhuis ("NEE-en-hoose") and Irwin Goldman.
Friday 6/24/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110624F After eleven, it's time once again for another edition of Garden Talk, with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest has tips to help you solve your garden problems . . . from bugs, to berries . . . perennials, to potatoes. Guest: Barb Larson, Horticulture Educator, UW Extension, Kenosha County.
Friday 6/17/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110617F At eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk. Larry Meiller's guest will answer questions about keeping perennials, annuals, and food crops growing well. Guest: Dick Zondag, President of the Jung Seed Company, Randolph, Wisconsin. www.jungseed.com
Friday 6/10/2011 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 110610F After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") in for Larry Meiller. Judith learns how native plants are not only beautiful additions to your garden, but provide great habitat for birds, bees, and butterflies. Guest: Neil Diboll ("da-BOWL"), Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI.
Friday 6/3/2011 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 110603F At eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk, with Judith Siers-Poisson ("SEERS pwah-SOHn") in for Larry Meiller. Judith and her guests look at how to avoid plant disease in your garden, and what to do once it makes an appearance. Guests: - Brian Hudelson, Director, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic , Dept. of Plant Pathology, UW-Madison - Lis (“liz”) Friemoth (“FREE-moth”), The Garden Hoe horticultural services.
Friday 5/27/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110527F After eleven, it's another fun-filled edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry talks with an expert on how to plant a healthy garden to grow beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables, all season long. Guest: Bob Tomesh, retired senior lecturer in horticulture, UW-Madison.
Friday 5/20/2011 11:00 AM	Judith Siers-Poisson in for Larry Meiller  - 110520F At eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk! Judith Siers-Poisson ("Sears-Pwah-SOHn") sits in for Larry Meiller. Judith and her guest will discuss how to successfully grow a variety of vegetables and fruits in containers, and how to keep hanging flower baskets looking great. Guest: Karen Johannsen of Johanssen's Greenhouses in Madison. http://www.johannsens.com/
Friday 5/13/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110513F After eleven, Garden Talk with Larry Meiller is on-the-road to kick-off "Bayfield In Bloom" at the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion. Larry and his guests discuss urban forestry, planting with native varieties . . . and they’ll have great tips for successful Spring gardening. Guests: - Jason Fischbach, University of Wisconsin-Extension agriculture agent, Washburn, WI. - Don Kissinger, Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. - Art Ode (“OH-dee”), horticulture consultant & semi-retired from Botanical Garden and Arboretum management.
Friday 5/6/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110506F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. She has great ideas for getting the most out of your garden this season. Guest: Gardening expert, TV host and author Melinda Myers has 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books. She hosts the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment segments which air on TV and radio stations throughout the U.S. Melinda has a master’s degree in horticulture, is a certified arborist and was a horticulture instructor with tenure. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 4/29/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110429F After eleven, join us for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Today's topic is care of woody ornamentals. Guest: Laura Jull, associate professor of Horticulture, UW-Madison.
Friday 4/22/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110422F Join Larry Meiller at eleven for another edition of Garden Talk. In Wisconsin we can be challenged by short growing seasons, and extreme weather year-round. Larry's guests will share their knowledge about perennials that are best suited for colder climates. Guests: Mike Heger and Debbie Lonnee, authors of "Growing Perennials in Cold Climates".
Friday 4/15/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110415F Larry Meiller hosts another edition of Garden Talk, after eleven. Is it too late to prune shrubs or plant bulbs? Is it too early to plant cool weather crops? Larry's guest has advice to help you get on the right schedule and plan your garden work. Guest: Bob Tomesh, retired senior lecturer in horticulture, UW-Madison.
Friday 4/8/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110408F At eleven, Larry Meiller hosts another edition of Garden Talk. There are many fascinating plants, and gourds are some of the most interesting. Larry's guest is the "gourd girl," and she'll share her passion for these versatile fruits. Guest: Terri Schmit of the Wisconsin Gourd Society
Friday 4/1/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110401F At eleven, it's another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Today Larry welcomes two keynote speakers from the Green Bay Botanical Garden's Spring Thaw Symposium. Guests: - Steven Ziegler, RLA, landscape architect, Ziegler Design Associates - Lee Reich, PhD, author and avid "farmdener"
Friday 3/25/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110325F Join Larry Meiller at eleven for another edition of Garden Talk. Larry's guests will help you keep your garden plants happy and healthy for a successful growing season. Guests: - Brian Hudelson - Director, Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic in the Dept. of Plant Pathology at UW-Madison. - Lis Friemoth - Provider of concierge horticultural services through her business, The Garden Hoe.
Friday 3/18/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110318F After eleven on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation about maintaining healthy indoor plants and planning ahead for the upcoming gardening season. Guest: Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator
Friday 3/11/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110311F After eleven, it's another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry and his guest discuss the advantages of incorporating native plants in your yard and garden, and how to choose the best varieties for your conditions. Guest: Neil Diboll ("de-BALL"), President, Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI
Friday 3/4/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110304F After eleven, it's time for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest has great tips on starting seeds. Plus, how even if you don't have a big yard, you can still grow and enjoy a variety of garden plants. Guest: Karen Johannsen, Johannsen's Greenhouses, Madison.
Friday 2/25/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110225F Join us, at eleven, for another edition of Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest has advice on Ornamental plants to beautify your garden. Guest: Edward Lyon, Director, Allen Centennial Gardens, UW-Madison.
Friday 2/18/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110218F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, join the conversation about succulent plants, and how to grow them indoors . . . and out. Guest: Daniel Mahr, Emeritus Professor of Entomology, UW-Madison.
Friday 2/11/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110211F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee, the author of more than twenty books on gardening.
Friday 2/4/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110204F Lots of us are flipping through seed catalogs, and dreaming of spring. But what vegetables to try and what varieties grow best in Wisconsin? After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, Larry's guest has the scoop on growing the best vegetables in Wisconsin. Guest: Robert Tomesh (toe - MESH), Horticulture Specialist with UW Extension.
Friday 1/28/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110128F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks orchids with his guest. Orchid Quest 2011 happens next weekend in Madison. Learn how you can enjoy these exotic flowers in your home. Guest: Chuck Acker of Orchids Garden Centre & Nursery in Waunakee, Wisconsin.
Friday 1/21/2011 11:00 AM	Garden Talk  - 110121F It's never too early to plan your garden. After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller and his guest discuss when and how to start seeds indoors, how winter pruning can improve plant health, and more. Guest: Dick Zondag, President, Jung Seed Company, Randolph, Wisconsin.
Friday 1/14/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110114F The Wisconsin Gardener is the guest, after eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. She is Shelley Ryan, host of The Wisconsin Gardener on Wisconsin Public Television.
Friday 1/7/2011 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 110107F After eleven on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation about maintaining healthy indoor plants and planning ahead for the upcoming gardening season. Larry's guest is Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 12/31/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101231F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest talks about the Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Gardeners, January 14 through 16, 2011 on the UW-Madison campus. He is John Hendrickson, a Senior Outreach Specialist with the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems. jhendric@wisc.edu
Friday 12/17/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101217F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation with the haiku-seeking Vicars of Vegetables. They are UW-Madison horticulture professors Jim Nienhuis (nee-en-hoose) and Irwin Goldman. nienhuis@wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
Friday 12/10/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101210F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, how to keep your indoor plants healthy in winter. Also, it's not too early to start planning for next garden season. Larry's guest is Bob Tomesh (Toe' mesh), senior lecturer in horticulture at the UW-Madison. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 12/3/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101203F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is expert gardener Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. She is the author of some 20 books on gardening. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 11/26/2010 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 101126F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Jim Packard's guest talks about preparing for winter in the garden. He is Ed Lyon, director of the Allen Centennial Gardens on the UW-Madison campus. eslyon@wisc.edu
Friday 11/19/2010 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 101119F On Garden Talk after eleven, Jim Packard's guests discuss holiday gift ideas for gardeners. They are Astrid Newenhouse, Associate Scientist in the Environmental Resources Center at the UW-Madison; and her sister Sonya Newenhouse, President of the Madison Environmental Group, Inc. The list of ideas is posed at www.madisonenvironmental.com astridn@wisc.edu sonya@madisonenvironmental.com
Friday 11/12/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101112F After eleven on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest answers your gardening questions. She is Dane County UW-Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 11/5/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101105F On Garden Talk after eleven, Larry Meiller talks about use of native plants in your landscape. His guests are Molly Fifield Murray and Mark Wegener of the UW-Madison Arboretum staff. www.uwarboretum.org
Friday 10/29/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101029F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller welcomes the "Fruit Team" from UW-Madison & Extension. They are Plant Pathology Professor Patty McManus, Entomology Professor emeritus Dan Mahr, and Horticulture Assistant Professor Rebecca Harbut. harbut@wisc.edu dmahr@entomology.wisc.edu psm@plantpath.wisc.edu
Friday 10/22/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101022F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, the talk turns to establishing and caring for meadows and prairies. Larry's guest is Catherine Zimmerman, author of "Urban & Suburban Meadows: Bringing Meadowscaping to Big and Small Spaces." (Matrix Media)www.themeadowproject.com
Friday 10/15/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101015F Get advice on dividing and transplanting perennials, after eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is UW-Madison Senior Lecturer in Horticulture Bob Tomesh. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 10/8/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101008F Bear's Breech is a common name for what plant? Find out, after eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guests are Mark Dwyer, landscape manager at the Janesville Rotary Gardens; and Mike Maddox, Rock County Extension Horticulture Educator and Director of Education for Rotary Gardens. www.rotarygardens.org http://hort.uwex.edu/
Friday 10/1/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 101001F If your green thumb is turning black in the garden, you'll want to get some advice, after eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. His guests are UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostician Brian Hudelson ... and Ashburn/Bayfield County Extension Ag. Agent Jason Fischbach. bdh@plantpath.wisc.edu jason.fischbach@ces.wisc.edu
Friday 9/24/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100924F On Garden Talk after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 9/10/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100910F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation with UW-Madison Senior Lecturer in Horticulture Bob Tomesh. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 9/3/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100903F What are some best practices for sustaining wildlife with native plants? That's the central question, after eleven, on Garden Talk With Larry Meiller. His guest is Professor Douglas Tallamy, chair of the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, and author of "Bringing Nature Home." www.timberpress.com
Friday 8/27/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100827F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller focuses on The Rotary Gardens in Janesville. His guests are horticulturist and landscape manager Mark Dwyer; and Mike Maddox, Rock County Extension horticulture educator and director of education at Rotary Gardens. www.rotarygardens.org mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 8/20/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100820F Prairie meadows and "no mow" lawns are two of the topics, after eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. His guest is Neil Diboll, President of Prairie Nursery in Westfield, Wisconsin. www.prairienursery.com
Friday 8/13/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100813F Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk, after eleven, talks about the first signs of "oak wilt" in the southern two-thirds of the state. He is Bob Tomesh, a senior lecturer in Horticulture at the UW-Madison. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 8/6/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100806F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 7/30/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100730F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, Larry's guest has advice on caring for your garden. She is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 7/23/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100723F Cucumbers are really tasty this year... but tomatoes are in trouble. On Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, it's another conversation with The Vicars of Vegetables, UW-Madison Horticulture Professors Jim Nienhuis (nee-un-hoose) and Irwin Goldman. nienhuis@wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
Friday 7/16/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100716F After eleven, get ideas and insight on your gardening issues, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is Ed Lyon, Executive Director of the Allen Centennial Gardens on the UW-Madison campus. eslyon@wisc.edu
Friday 7/9/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100709F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, Larry's guest has answers to your gardening problems. He is Bob Tomesh, Senior Lecturer in Horticulture at the UW-Madison. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 7/2/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100702F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, the conversation is all about growing deciduous trees and shrubs... and how to keep them healthy. Larry's guests are Associate Professor Laura Jull with the Horticulture Department at UW-Madison... and Brian Hudelson with the UW-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab. lgjull@wisc.edu bdh@plantpath.wisc.edu
Friday 6/25/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100625F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has tips on growing trees and shrubs in Wisconsin. He is Madison professional arborist Bruce Allison.
Friday 6/18/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100618F After eleven, On Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, get some solid advice from Bob Tomesh, lecturer in the Horticulture Department at UW-Madison, and UW-Extension. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 6/11/2010 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 100611F On Garden Talk after eleven, Jim Packard's guest offers advice on gardening problems. She is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 6/4/2010 11:00 AM	Garden Talk with Shelley Ryan in for Larry Meiller  - 100604F On Garden Talk with Shelley Ryan in for Larry Meiller, it's a coversation with Ed Lyon, Director of the Allen Centennial Gardens on the UW-Madison campus.
Friday 5/28/2010 11:00 AM	Shelley Ryan in for Larry Meiller  - 100528F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Shelley Ryan is in for Larry Meiller. Her guest is an expert in composting and "lasagna" gardening, Roger Reynolds of Lone Rock, WI.
Friday 5/21/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100521F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, join in the conversation with expert gardener and Racine County Extension Horticulture Educator Patti Nagai (nuh-GUY). patti.nagai@ces.wisc.edu
Friday 5/7/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100507F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, join in the conversation about growing and enjoying vegetables. Larry's guest is one of the "Vicars of Vegetables," UW-Madison Professor Jim Nienhuis. Nienhuis@wisc.edu
Friday 4/30/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100430F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a look at deciduous trees and plant diseases. His guests are UW-Madison Associate Professors Laura Jull and Brian Hudelson. Laura is a specialist in woody ornamentals... Brian is a plant disease diagnostician. lgjull@wisc.edu bdh@plantpath.wisc.edu
Friday 4/23/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100423F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest spells-out the methods to achieve the most from a small-space garden. She is author and TV host Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 4/16/2010 11:00 AM	Garden Talk with Larry meiller  - 100416F On Garden Talk after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Barbara Larson. She is the Kenosha County Extension Horticulture Educator. Barbara.larson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 4/9/2010 11:00 AM	Garden Talk with Larry Meiller  - 100409F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest talks about preventing crabgrass problems in your lawn. He is Assistant Professor Doug Soldat, a turfgrass and urban soils specialist in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, UW-Madison. djsoldat@wisc.edu
Friday 4/2/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100402F From the Baby Blue Hubbard to the Sweet Mama hybrids, there are squashes for everyone's taste. After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, meet a woman with a passion for Gourds. She is Terri Schmit of Blue Mounds, WI, founder and President of the Wisconsin Gourd Society. terri@thegourdgirl.com
Friday 3/26/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100326F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller welcomes the director of the Allen Centennial Gardens at UW-Madison. He is Ed Lyon, former executive director of Rotary Gardens in Janesville. eslyon@wisc.edu
Friday 3/19/2010 11:00 AM	Garden Talk with Shelley Ryan in for Larry Meiller  - 100319F On Garden Talk, after eleven, guest host Shelley Ryan learns about the Hazelnut industry in the Midwest. Her guests are Professor emeritus Brent McCown of the UW-Madison, and Jason Fischbach, Extension Ag Agent for Ashland and Bayfield Counties. www.midwesthazelnuts.org
Friday 3/12/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100312F As the snow-cover recedes, Wisconsin gardeners are getting anxious to get out and play in the dirt. After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, Larry's guest is Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 3/5/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100305F The talk turns to Prairie Restoration, after eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is Neil Diboll, President of Prairie Nursery in Westfield, WI. www.prairienursery.com
Friday 2/26/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100226F It won't be long before Crocuses begin to peek out from under the snow. If your green thumb is itching to get out in the garden...scratch that itch, after eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller and his guest, Milwaukee garden writer Melinda Myers. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 2/19/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100219F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, Larry welcomes Dick Zondag, President of the Jung Seed Company, in Randolph, Wisconsin. www.jungseed.com
Friday 2/12/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100212F Know the difference between Daffodil, Jonquil, and Narcissus? (DAFF-o-dill, JAHN-quill, and nar-SISS-us) After eleven, get the answers to all your growing questions on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is UW-Madison Senior Lecturer in Horticulture Bob Tomesh. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 2/5/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100205F A gardening tradition turns seventeen next week. After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, The Wisconsin Gardener Shelley Ryan talks about the upcoming Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo... and answers your gardening questions. www.wpt.org/gardenexpo/
Friday 1/29/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100129F In the depths of Winter... you can still think spring...after eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry talks with Orchid grower and judge Wayne King about "Orchid Quest 2010" hosted by the Orchid Growers Guild of Madison, February 6 and 7 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. www.orchidquest.com
Friday 1/22/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100122F On Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, after eleven, Larry welcomes Milwaukee gardening and landscaping instructor and TV host Melinda Myers. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 1/15/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100115F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry welcomes the "Vicars of Vegetables," UW-Madison Professors Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis (nien-hoose). ildoldma@wisc.edu nienhuis@wisc.edu
Friday 1/8/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100108F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest can help you produce more food from your garden... making your family more self-sufficient. He is John Hendrickson, a Senior Outreach Specialist with the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems at UW-Madison, and Director of the 2010 Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers. jhendric@wisc.edu
Friday 1/1/2010 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 100101F After eleven on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest talks about choosing, planting and maintaining healthy trees. He is Madison professional arborist Bruce Allison.
Friday 12/25/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091113F Just because Christmas Day falls on a Friday, there is no reason to forego Garden Talk. After eleven, Larry Meiller discusses gardening with a Wisconsin expert. Guest: Lisa Johnson, Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator (Rebroadcast from November 13, 2009)
Friday 12/18/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091218F On Garden Talk after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest lauds gardeners as the most optomistic people in the world. He is Ed Lyon, Executive Director of Allen Centennial Gardens, located on the UW-Madison campus. eslyon@wisc.edu
Friday 12/11/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091211F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, find out all about the native plants that attract birds to your garden. His guest is Molly Fifield Murray, Director of Education at the UW-Madison Arboretum. mfmurray@wisc.edu
Friday 12/4/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091204F Composting, mulching and pruning are all part of a gardener's tool-kit. After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation with UW-Madison Department of Horticulture senior lecturer Bob Tomesh. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 11/27/2009 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 091127F The Vicars of Vegetables are Jim Packard's guests on Garden Talk, after eleven. Jim is joined by Professors James Nienhuis and Irwin Goldman of the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture. Irwin is also the Vice Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Friday 11/20/2009 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 091120F With an eye on gifts for gardeners, Jim Packard welcomes a pair of sisters whose thumbs are green as green can be. The Garden Talk guests after eleven are Astrid Newenhouse, a biological systems engineering scientist at the UW-Madison, and Sonya Newenhouse, President of the Madison Environmental Group, Inc. and of Community Car. astridn@wisc.edu sonya@madisonenvironmental.com List posted at www.enactwi.org
Friday 11/13/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091113F Spring-flowering bulbs and garden cleanup are among the topics for today's Garden Talk. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks about gardening with Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 11/6/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091106F On Garden Talk after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has grown up with flowers. She is Karen Johannsen of Johannsen's Greenhouses in Madison. www.johannsens.com
Friday 10/30/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091030F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, how to bring your plants in from the garden... to the house... for Winter. Larry's guests are Rock County Extension Horticulture Educator Mike Maddox, and Waukesha County Extension Commercial Horticulture Educator Kristin Krokowski. mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu kristin.krokowski@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 10/23/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091023F The pungent flavor and aroma of fresh herbs can add new interest to nearly any dish. After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, a conversation about growing and using herbs with the President of the Madison Herb Society, Marge Snyder.
Friday 10/16/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091016F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, meet a man who was born into the gardening business. He is Dick Zondag, President of the Jung Seed Company, Randolph, WI. www.jungseed.com
Friday 10/9/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091009F After eleven, On Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, it's a cornucopia of gardening advice. Larry's guest is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee, host of the P-B-S program Great Lakes Gardener, and author of many books on gardening. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 10/2/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 091002F On Garden Talk after eleven, Larry Meiller is joined by Ed Lyon, director of the Allen Centennial Gardens on the UW-Madison campus.
Friday 9/18/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090918F After eleven, it's time to set aside the hoes and rakes and join in on Garden Talk. Larry Meiller's guests are Bob Tomesh of the UW-Madison Horticulture Department, and Becky Gutzman, chair of the annual Wisconsin Master Gardener Conference, October 2nd and 3rd at the Ho-Chunk Conference Center near Baraboo. www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/
Friday 9/11/2009 11:00 AM	Garden Talk with Larry Meiller  - 090911F After eleven, enjoy the beauty of trees and shrubs on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is professional arborist Bruce Allison, author of, "If Trees Could Talk," from Wisconsin Historical Press.
Friday 9/4/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090904F After eleven on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guests are UW-Extension Horticulture Educators. They are Mike Maddox of Rock County and the Rotary Gardens, and Kristin Krokowski of Waukesha County. mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu kristin.krokowski@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 8/28/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090828F After eleven, it's time for Garden Talk with Larry Meiller. Larry's guest is the "hawker of haiku" (hi-KOO), one of the Vicars of Vegetables, UW-Madison Professor Jim Nienhuis (nee-an hoose). nienhuis@wisc.edu
Friday 8/21/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090821F Prairie plants here on the Midwestern landscape have to survive an often extreme environment. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk has advice on establishing and maintaining your own prairie. He is Neil Diboll, president of Prairie Nursery. www.prairienursery.com
Friday 8/14/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090814F After eleven, one of Wisconsin's foremost garden writers is Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk. She is Mel Myers of Milwaukee, host of the PBS TV show "Great Lakes Gardener." www.melaniemyers.com
Friday 8/7/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090807F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guests talk about deciduous trees and plant diseases. His guests are Associate Professor Laura Jull with the UW-Madison Horticulture Department., and Brian Hudelsen, from the Plant Disease Diagnostics Lab.
Friday 7/31/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090731F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, the focus is on Sustainable Lawns. Larry's guest is Cornell University turfgrass expert Frank Rossi, Associate Professor of Turfgrass Science. www.hort.cornell.edu/turf
Friday 7/24/2009 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 090724F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Jim Packard talks with Waukesha County Extension commercial horticulture educator Kristen Krokowski. And she can answer your gardening questions. kristen.krokowski@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 7/17/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090717F After eleven, on Garden Talk with larry Meiller, gardening haiku (high-COO) will be as common as kernels of corn. Larry welcomes the Vicars of Vegetables, Professors Jim Nienhuis and Irwin Goldman. neinhuis@wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
Friday 7/10/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090710F After eleven, on Garden Talk with Larry Meiller, from apples to zuchini, his guest answers your questions. He is Bob Tomesh (toe-mesh), Senior Lecturer in the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 7/3/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090703F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Milwaukee County Extension Home Horticulture Agent Sharon Morrisey. sharon.morrisey@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 6/26/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090626F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is both a garden director and a garden writer. He is Ed Lyon, director of the Allen Centennial Gardens on the UW-Madison campus. www.spellboundgarden.com
Friday 6/19/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090619F After eleven, Garden Talk with Larry Meiller is on location at the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair. His guest is Portage County Extension Agriculture Agent Ken Schroeder. ken.schroeder@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 6/12/2009 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 090612F More than four-hundred-fifty species of native plants grow in Wisconsin. On Garden Talk, after eleven, Jim Packard talks about the great veriety of plants on your landscape with UW-Madison Arboretum Director of Education Molly Fifield-Murray. mfmurray@wisc.edu
Friday 6/5/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090605F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller finds out if the difference between a regular artichoke and a Jerusalem artichoke is mainly one of religion. His guests are "Vegetable Vicar" and Professor Jim Nienhuis (NEE-en hoose); and Rock County Extension Horticulture Educator Mike Maddox. nienhuis@wisc.edu mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 5/29/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090529F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guests are specialists in plants and trees. They are UW-Madison Associate Professor of Horticulture Laura Jull; and Brian Hudelson with the UW-Madison Plant Diagnostic Clinic. lgjull@wisc.edu bdh@plantpath.wisc.edu
Friday 5/22/2009 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 090522F On Garden Talk after eleven, Jim Packard gets advice on planting summer season vegetables and other plants. His guest is Bob Tomesh, Senior Lecturer at the UW-Madison Dept of Horticulture. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 5/15/2009 11:00 AM	Garden Talk with Larry Meiller  - 090515F Larry Meiller heads to the top of the state for Garden Talk, after eleven. He's at the Bayfield Pavilion for "Bayfield in Bloom," with guests Jason Fischbach (fish-bach), Bayfield County Extension Ag Agent; Don Kissinger, DNR Regional Urban Forestry Coordinator; and Art Ode, (ODY) horticultural landscaper and an expert in botanical gardens and arboretums. jason.fischbach@ces.uwex.edu don.kissinger@wisconsin.gov aode@charter.net
Friday 5/8/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller with Garden Talk  - 090508F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has ideas for your garden and landscaping projects. She is Milwaukee TV host and garden writer Melinda Myers. www.melmyers.com
Friday 5/1/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller with Garden Talk  - 090501F On Garden Talk after eleven, Larry Meiller and guest can help you grow a healthy lawn. His guest is UW-Madison Assistant Professor of Soils Science Doug Soldat. djsoldat@wisc.edu
Friday 4/17/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090417F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guests are UW-Madison Woody Ornamentals Specialist Laura Jull, and Plant Disease Expert Brian Hudelson. lgjull@wisc.edu bdh@plantpath.wisc.edu
Friday 4/3/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090403F After eleven, Larry Meiller learns about growing gourds and making gourd art. His guest on Garden Talk is Terri Schmit of Blue Mounds, WI, a nationally-recognized gourd artist. terri@thegourdgirl.com
Friday 3/27/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090327F From horseradish to haiku (high-COO), Garden Talk takes on a different flavor whenever the Vicars of Vegetables visit. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guests are UW-Madison horticulture professors Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis (knee-en-hoose). nienhuis@wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
Friday 3/20/2009 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 090320F Jim Packard welcomes a pair of experts for Garden Talk, after eleven. They are Mike Maddox, horticulture educator with Rock County/UW-Extension; and Barbara Larson, Kenosha County/UW-Extension horticulture educator. mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu barbara.larson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 3/13/2009 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 090313F It's gardening from the top down, after eleven. Jim Packard's guest on Garden Talk is Dick Zondag, President of the Jung Seed Company, Randolph, WI. www.jungseed.com
Friday 3/6/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090306F Gardeners are looking forward to warmer temperatures so they can start to "root" around outdoors. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk is Bob Tomesh, UW-Madison Department of Horticulture Senior Lecturer. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 2/27/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090227F After eleven on Garden Talk, the focus is on how to grow a healthy lawn. Larry Meiller's guest is award-winning horticulturist Melinda Myers of Milwaukee, author of, "The Wisconsin Lawn Guide." (Cool Springs Press) www.melindamyers.com
Friday 2/20/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090220F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller explores the intimate connection between plants, pests, and beneficial insects. His guest is Jessica Walliser of Pittsburgh, author of "Good Bug, Bad Bug: Who's Who, What They Do, and How to Manage Them Organically" (St. Lynn's Press). www.theorganicgardeners.com
Friday 2/13/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090213F Native plants in your garden are beautiful, well-adapted to growing conditions, and require little maintenance, allowing you more time to smell the flowers. After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks about Wisconsin prairies with Neil Diboll, President of Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI. www.prairienursery.com
Friday 2/6/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090206F After eleven On Garden Talk: Larry Meiller talks about starting seeds and choosing plants for spring gardening. His guest is Bob Tomesh, Senior Lecturer of the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture.
Friday 1/30/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090130F Good gardening is very simple... you just have to learn to think like a plant! On Garden Talk after eleven, Larry Meiller talks about plants and how they work with Ed Lyon, director of the Allen Centennial Gardens at UW-Madison. eslyon@wisc.edu
Friday 1/23/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090123F One of the largest Orchid shows in the Midwest is this Saturday and Sunday at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller talks with orchid-growing teacher Wayne King of Cottage Grove. www.orchidguild.org
Friday 1/16/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090116F Garden Talk takes on an international flair this week with the Vicars of Vegetables. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Professors Irwin Goldman, and James Nienhuis, who is teaching a class in Costa Rica. nienhuis@wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
Friday 1/9/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090109F After eleven, it's time for another round of Garden Talk. Larry Meiller's guest is Bob Tomesh, senior lecturer of Horticulture at UW-Madison. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 1/2/2009 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 090102F After eleven, it's time once again for Garden Talk, with Larry Meiller and his guest.
Friday 12/5/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 081205F There's a growing hunger for info about growing vegetables next season. On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest has recommendations on how to proceed. He is Bob Tomesh, senior lecturer in Horticulture at UW-Madison. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 11/28/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 081128F Larry Meiller has a spicy edition of Garden Talk, after eleven. His guests are the Vicars of Vegetables and proponents of various chilis. They are UW-Madison College of Ag & Life Sciences Associate Dean Irwin Goldman, and Professor Jim Nienhuis. nienhuis@calshp.cals.wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
Friday 11/21/2008 11:00 AM	Lori Skelton in for Larry Meiller  - 081121F On Garden Talk, after eleven, the focus is on holiday gifts for gardeners. Host Lori Skelton talks with a pair of Madison area gardening experts, Astrid and Sonya Newenhouse, who have a big list of gift ideas. This list is available at www.wpr.org/larrymeiller/garden-gift-ideas.htm
Friday 11/14/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 081114F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guests offer advice on raising healthy plants, and avoiding plant diseases. They are Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson; and UW-Madison & Extension plant disease diagnostician Brian Hudelson. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu bdh@plantpath.wisc.edu
Friday 11/7/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 081107F It's clean-up time on Garden Talk, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guest has tips for getting your garden ready for winter, and on getting busy planning next year's garden. She is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee, host of the PBS show, "Great Lakes Gardener." www.melindamyers.com
Friday 10/31/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 081031F On Garden Talk, this Halloween, it's ghosts and goblins in the garden. After eleven, Larry Meiller talks with one of his favorite horticulture educators, Milwaukee County Extension educator Sharon Morrisey. sharon.morrisey@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 10/24/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 081024F Advice for gardeners abounds when Larry Meiller hosts Garden Talk, after eleven. His guests are Rock County Extension Horticulture Educator Mike Maddox, and Waukesha County Extension Commercial Horticulture Educator Kristin Krokowski. mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu kristen.krokowski@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 10/17/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 081017F While not officially a park, thousands of people each year visit the U-W Arboretum in Madison to enjoy the seasonal beauty. After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest is Arboretum Education Director Molly Fifield Murray. http://uwarboretum/
Friday 10/10/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 081010F Organic gardening is the focus, after eleven, on Garden Talk. Larry Meiller's guest is Jeff Gillman, University of Minnesota Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences. He is the author of "The Truth About Organic Gardening: Benefits, Drawbacks and the Bottom Line" (Timber Press). www.timberpress.com
Friday 10/3/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 081003F How can you tell the difference between the good bugs and the bad? Larry Meiller finds out from his Garden Talk guest, after eleven. She is Jessica Walliser, author of "Good Bug, Bad Bug" (St. Lynn's Press). www.theorganicgardeners.com
Friday 9/26/2008 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 080926F On Garden Talk, after eleven, what are the steps to establish a successful prairie? Jim Packard talks with Neil Diboll, President of Prairie Nursery at Westfield, WI. www.prairienursery.com
Friday 9/19/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080919F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller gets advice on starting and maintaining a healthy lawn. His guest is UW-Madison Turfgrass Specialist Doug Soldat. djsoldat@wisc.edu
Friday 9/12/2008 11:00 AM	Lori Skelton in for Larry Meiller  - 080912F After eleven, Lori Skelton takes a turn as host for Garden Talk. Her guest is Bob Tomesh (toe-mesh), Senior Lecturer in the Department of Horticulture at UW-Madison. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 9/5/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080905F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller gets an update on the Emerald Ash Borer. His guest is Madison professional arborist Bruce Allison.
Friday 8/22/2008 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 080822F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Jim Packard welcomes a pair of U-W Extension Horticulture Educators. They are Mike Maddox of Rock County in Janesville and Christine Regester of Walworth County in Elkhorn. mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu christine.regester@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 8/15/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080815F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry meiller's guest is "Great lakes Gardener" Melinda Myers, host of the popular PBS TV show. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 8/8/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080808F Time to indulge your passion for Garden-fresh with the Vicars of Vegetables. Larry Meiller's guests on Garden Talk, after eleven, are Professors James Nienhuis and Irwin Goldman. nienhuis@wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
Friday 8/1/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080801F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Karen Johannsen of Johannsen's Greenhouses in Madison. www.johannsens.com
Friday 7/25/2008 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 080725F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Jim Packard's guest offers gardening advice. He is Dick Zondag, president of the Jung Seed Company in Randolph, WI. www.jungseed.com
Friday 7/18/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080718F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guests introduce the new garden calender from the Madison Area Master Gardeners. They are Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson, and Judith Wright Rozelle, Assistant Superintendent at the UW-West Madison Research Station. jreithrozell@wisc.edu lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 7/11/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080711F One of Larry Meiller's favorite guests is on Garden Talk, after eleven. UW-Madison Horticulture Department Senior Lecturer Bob Tomesh (toe-MESH) offers advice on your gardening questions. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 7/4/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080704F Enjoy a Pepper Stew of tasty delights, after eleven, on Garden Talk. Larry Meiller's guest is one-half of the duo that make up the "Vicars of Vegetables," UW-Madison Professor of Horticulture James Nienhuis (NEE-en-hoos).
Friday 6/27/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080627F The decline of Door County tart cherrys is distressing news, but not fatal. After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks with two members of our UW-Madison "Fruit Team." They are Horticulture Professor Teryl Roper and Plant Pathology Professor Patty McManus. trroper@wisc.edu psm@plantpath.wisc.edu
Friday 6/20/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080620F After eleven, Larry Meiller takes Garden Talk to the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair at Custer, Wisconsin. Along with Jim Packard, his guests include Portage County Extension Agriculture Agent Ken Schroeder and Milwaukee TV host and educator Melinda Myers. www.melindamyers.com ken.schroeder@ces.uwex.edu www.the-mrea.org
Friday 6/13/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080613F Native plants are the focus on Garden Talk, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guest is an educator at the UW-Madison Arboretum, Molly Fifield-Murray. mfmurray@wisc.edu
Friday 6/6/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080606F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is a turfgrass expert. He is John Stier, (sty-er) Associate Professor of Horticulture at UW-Madison. jstier@wisc.edu Then, after twelve-noon, the focus shifts to native sedges. Larry's guest is Andrew Hipp, herbarium curator at the Morton Arboretum in Illinois, author of "Field Guide to Wisconsin Sedges." (University of Wisconsin Press) www.wisc.edu/wisconsinpress/
Friday 5/30/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080530F Whether your garden grows cockleshells, or pretty maids all in a row, get some great advice coming up on Garden Talk, after eleven. Larry Meiller talks with Dick Zondag, President of the Jung Seed Company of Randolph, WI. www.jungseed.com
Friday 5/23/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080523F On Garden Talk, after eleven, the talk focuses on ornamental trees and shrubs, and on diagnosing plant diseases. Larry Meiller's guests are UW-Madison Associate Professor of Horticulture Laura Jull, and Brian Hudelson with the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab at UW-Madison. Plantpath@wisc.edu
Friday 5/16/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080516F Larry Meiller takes Garden Talk Up North, today after eleven, broadcasting from the Bayfield Pavilion. His guests are County Ag Agent Jason Fischbach (fish-bak), landscape gardener Art Ode, Jr., and DNR forester Don Kissinger (kissing-er). jason.fischbach@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 4/25/2008 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 080425F The Vicars of Vegetables will be along to spice up the Garden Talk, after eleven. Jim Packard welcomes UW-Madison professors James Nienhuis and Irwin Goldman to talk about their passion for vegetables and gardening haiku (high-KOO). nienhuis@calshp.cals.wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
Friday 4/18/2008 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 080418F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Jim Packard and guest talk about growing vegetables, and other gardening matters. He welcomes UW-Madison Department of Horticulture & Extension senior lecturer Bob Tomesh. rjtomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 4/11/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080411F For two decades, it's been among the most respected gardening books. After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk is author Barbara Damrosch, who talks about her new Second Edition of, "The Garden Primer" (Workman Publishing). www.fourseasonfarm.com
Friday 4/4/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080404F From lawns to landscapes, and gardens to ornamental grasses, gardeners are impatient to get started this spring. After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks with Milwaukee gardening expert Melinda Myers about spring gardening activities. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 3/28/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080328F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is a renowned organic gardener from the Pittsburgh area. She is Jessica Walliser, co-author of "Grow Organic: Over 250 Tips and Ideas for Growing Flowers, Veggies, Lawns and More." (St. Lynn's Press) www.jessicawalliser.com
Friday 3/21/2008 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 080321F Ornamental plants and plant diseases are among the topics on Garden Talk, after eleven. Jim Packard talks with Associate Professor Laura Jull at the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture, and with Brian Hudelson with the UW-Madison Plant Disease Diagnostics Clinic. lgjull@wisc.edu bdh@plantpath.wisc.edu
Friday 3/14/2008 11:00 AM	Garden Talk with Shelley Ryan in for Larry Meiller  - 080314F The ground may still be frozen, but now is the time to plan that prairie you've always wanted. On Garden Talk, after eleven, guest host Shelley Ryan is joined by a prairie specialist to answer your questions. Guest: Neil DiBoll, Prairie Ecologist and Landscape Designer. President, Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI. www.prairienursery.com
Friday 3/7/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080307F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes back one of his favorite gardeners. She is Milwaukee County Extension Home Horticulture Agent Sharon Morrisey. sharon.morrisey@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 2/29/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080229F Garden Talk is a program designed to share knowledge among gardeners, the most optimistic people in the world. After eleven, Larry Meiller prepares for the upcoming gardening season with Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu.
Friday 2/22/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080222F After eleven, Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk has advice on apple trees... from selection... to pruning. He is Bob Tomesh, senior lecturer in the Department of Horticulture, UW-Madison & Extension. rutomesh@wisc.edu
Friday 2/15/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080215F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest tells how you can grow more vegetables on less land than you ever thought possible. He is John Jeavons (jev-ons), director of Ecology Action, which promotes biointensive growing. www.growbiointensive.org
Friday 2/8/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080208F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Jeff Gillman of the University of Minnesota Department of Horticultural Science. He is the author of "The Truth About Organic Gardening" (Timber Press).
Friday 2/1/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080201F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest is a garden writer who's leaving a large imprint on Wisconsin gardeners. He is Mel Myers of Milwaukee, host of the PBS program, "Great Lakes Gardener". www.melmyers.com
Friday 1/18/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080118F Does a gardener's green thumb pale during a Wisconsin winter? Larry Meiller poses that question to his Garden Talk guest, after eleven. He is UW-Madison Department of Horticulture senior lecturer Bob Tomesh (toe-mesh). rjtomesh@facstaff.wisc.edu
Friday 1/11/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080111F When it comes to chile peppers, the true chile-heads are the Vicars of Vegetables. After eleven on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks with UW-Madison Department of Horticulture Professors Irwin Goldman and James Nienhuis (nee-an-hoose). nienhuis@calshp.cals.wisc.edu ilgoldma@wisc.edu
Friday 1/4/2008 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 080104F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller plans ahead for a garden this spring and discusses the best ways to start new plants. His guest is Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 12/28/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071228F Organic gardening practices and cover crops in the home garden are two of the topics for today's Garden Talk, after eleven. Larry Meiller's guests are John Hendrickson, director of the 2008 Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers, and Tricia Bross, an organic farmer from Rio (RYE-oh), WI and an instructor at the school. jhendric@wisc.edu
Friday 12/21/2007 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 071221F Can beer make plants grow? If so, is a heavier Belgian ale better than a light beer? On Garden Talk, after eleven, Jim Packard talks with Minnesota horticulture professor Jeff Gillman, author of "The Truth About Garden Remedies" (Timber Press). www.timberpress.com
Friday 12/14/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071214F One of Wisconsin's fine garden communicators joins Larry Meiller, after eleven, for Garden Talk. She is Melinda Myers of Milwaukee. She'll offer advice on your gardening questions. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 12/7/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071207F What can you do to attract birds to your back yard? On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Mariette Novak of East Troy about her new book, "Birdscaping in the Midwest" (Itchy Cat Press).
Friday 11/30/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071130F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Jeff Epping, director of horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison.
Friday 11/23/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071123F On Garden Talk, after eleven, the talk turns hot... to the world of peppers. Larry Meiller's guests are the Vicars of Vegetables, UW-Madison horticulture Professors Irwin Goldman and James Nienhuis. (nee-un hoose)
Friday 11/16/2007 11:00 AM	Shelley Ryan in for Larry Meiller  - 071116F On Garden Talk, after eleven, guest host Shelley Ryan features some holiday gift ideas for gardeners. Her guests are the Newenhouse sisters, Astrid and Sonya. View their suggestions at www.madisonenvironmental.com.
Friday 11/9/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071109F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest answers your gardening questions. He is Bob Tomesh, Senior Lecturer in Horticulture at UW-Madison and Extension.
Friday 11/2/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071102F Larry Meiller's next gathering of "green thumbs" occurs, after eleven, on Garden Talk. His guest is Waukesha County Extension Commercial Gardening Educator Kristin Krokowski.
Friday 10/26/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071026F From annual rings to xylem (zy-lem), trees are tall topics for Garden Talk, after eleven. Larry Meiller talks about tree care with Madison professional arborist Bruce Allison.
Friday 10/19/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071019F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes back one of his favorite guests, Mel Myers. She is the author of many gardening books, including, "Can't Miss Small Space Gardening." (Cool Springs Press) www.melmyers.com
Friday 10/12/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071012F Don't be impatient with impatiens... is just one bit of advice from Larry Meiller's guest, after eleven, on Garden Talk. He is Dick Zondag, President of the Jung Seed Company, Randolph, WI www.jungseed.com
Friday 10/5/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 071005F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller welcomes a double-barreled team of gardening experts. They are UW-Extension gardening educators Lisa Johnson of Dane County, and Mike Maddox of Rock County. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 9/28/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070928F How is your lawn looking lately? After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller is joined by UW-Madison Associate Professor and U-W Extension Lawn and Turf Expert Jon Stier. Call in with your questions and concerns.
Friday 9/21/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070921F After eleven, join Larry Meiller for Garden Talk. He's joined by Milwaukee County Extension Consumer Horticulture Agent Sharon Morrisey. Call in to talk about what's growing in your garden.
Friday 9/7/2007 11:00 AM	Garden Talk with Jim Pakard in for Larry Meiller  - 070907F Jim Packard's guest on Garden Talk, after eleven, is award-winning garden writer Lynn Steiner of rural St. Paul, Minnesota, author of "Landscaping with Native Plants of Wisconsin" (Voyageur Press).
Friday 8/31/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070831F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest suggests adding a burst of color to your flower garden. She is Karen Johannsen of Johannsen's Greenhouses in Madison. www.johannsens.com
Friday 8/24/2007 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 070824F Get advice for your garden, after eleven. Garden expert Melinda Myers of Milwaukee is Jim Packard's guest, on Garden Talk. www.melindamyers.com
Friday 8/17/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070817F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guests rhapsodize about the heat of chilies. They are UW-Madison Horticulture Professors Jim Nienhuis (NEE-en-hoose) and Irwin Goldman, A-K-A the "Vicars of Vegetables."
Friday 8/3/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070803F On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest offers advice on dealing with your gardening problems. He is Rock County Extension Horticulture Educator Mike Maddox. Mike.maddox@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 7/27/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070727F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller talks about gardening in dry weather with Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson. lisa.johnson@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 7/20/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070720F It takes an optomist be a gardener. Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk is the ever optomistic Bob Tomesh, senior lecturer in the UW-Madison Department of Horticulture.
Friday 7/13/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070713F How are your flower and vegetable gardens doing this summer? On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller discusses gardening problems and solutions with Dick Zondag, president of the Jung Seed Company, Randolph, Wisconsin. www.jungseed.com
Friday 7/6/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070706F With summer in full bloom, Melinda Myers joins Larry Meiller, after eleven, on Garden Talk to answer your gardening questions. Guest: Melinda Myers, award-winning garden writer, instructor, and TV host. Author, "Month by Month Gardening in Wisconsin" and "Can't Miss Small Space Gardening" (Cool Springs Press).
Friday 6/29/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070629F After eleven, on Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guests talk about woody ornamental plants, and plant diseases. They are UW-Madison Horticulture Associate Professor Laura Jull, and Brian Hudelson with the Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic. lgjull@wisc.edu bdh@plantpath.wisc.edu
Friday 6/22/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070622F Lots of gardeners in Wisconsin grow strawberries and plant fruit trees. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller brings on his "fruit team," Professors Teryl Roper, Dan Mahr, and Patty McManus of the UW-Madison Horticulture, Entomology and Plant Pathology Departments.
Friday 6/15/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070615F A vicar of veggies meets a viceroy of vegetation on Garden Talk, after eleven. Larry Meiller digs in the dirt with UW-Madison horticulture professor James Nienhuis and with Rock County Extension horticulture educator Mike Maddox.
Friday 6/8/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070608F Get ready to put on your gardening gloves. On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Karen Johannsen of Johannsen's Greenhouses in Madison.
Friday 5/25/2007 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 070525F On Garden Talk, after eleven, Jim Packard talks with a turf researcher about attaining the lawn you want. He is UW-Madison Ag & Life Sciences Associate Professor John Stier (sty-er).
Friday 5/18/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070518F After eleven, Larry Meiller is on location at the Bayfield Pavilion for today's Garden Talk. His guests are gardening and forestry experts Art Ode, Jr. (OH-dee), Jason Fishbach, and Don Kissinger.
Friday 5/11/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070511F One of the best displays of lilac bushes in the country is in the UW-Madison arboretum. On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller talks with Molly Fifield Murray, director of education programs at the Arboretum.
Friday 5/4/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070504F On Garden Talk, the Vicars of Vegetables talk about the culture of chili peppers. Larry Meiller welcomes UW-Madison horticulture professors Jim Nienhuis and Irwin Goldman.
Friday 4/27/2007 11:00 AM	Garden Talk  - 070427F On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest is Dick Zondag of the Jung Seed Company of Randolf, Wisconsin, celebrating 100 years in business.
Friday 4/20/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070420F Wisconsin is greening up, and the gardening season is heating up. On Garden Talk, after eleven, Larry Meiller's guest is Racine County Extension Horticulture Agent Patti Nagai (nah-guy). patti.nagai@goracine.org
Friday 4/13/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070413F An excellent way to experience the diversity of life on earth is to establish your own prairie. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks about prairies with Neil Diboll of Prairie Nursery, Westfield, WI. www.prairienursery.com
Friday 4/6/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070406F On Garden Talk Larry Meiller's guest is a man who tends many gardens. He is Mark Dwyer, landscape manager and horticulturist at the Rotary Gardens in Janesville, WI. www.rotarygardens.org
Friday 3/30/2007 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 070330F On Garden Talk, Jim Packard's guest has advice for the approaching gardening season. She is Milwaukee County Extension Home Horticulture educator Sharon Morrisey. sharon.morrisey@ces.uwex.edu
Friday 3/23/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070323F As the snow cover disappears, Wisconsin lawns are beginning to show. On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller talks about lawn and turf care with UW-Madison Department of Horticulture Associate Professor John Stier.
Friday 3/9/2007 11:00 AM	Jim Packard in for Larry Meiller  - 070309F Starting seeds and planting leftover bulbs are two of the topics on Garden Talk. Jim Packard's guest is UW-Madison Department of Horticulture senior lecturer Bob Tomesh.
Friday 3/2/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070302F Media maven Mel Myers is Larry Meiller's guest on Garden Talk. The Milwaukee gardening expert's latest book is, "Month by Month Gardening in Wisconsin." (Cool Springs Press) www.melindamyers.com
Friday 2/23/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070223F It's hot to rot. Making your own compost is the hottest thing in gardening. Larry Meiller's Garden Talk guest is Dane County Extension Horticulture Educator Lisa Johnson, who's spreading the news about compost. (Ken Thompson, "Compost," DK Publishing)
Friday 2/16/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070216F Is it true, the SMALLER the pepper, the HOTTER the pepper? On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guests answer that burning question. They are UW-Madison Horticulture Professors James Nienhuis and Irwin Goldman, the "Vicars of Vegetables."
Friday 2/9/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070209F Larry Meiller's thoughts turn to plants. His guest on Garden Talk is Karen Johannsen of Johannsen's Greenhouses in Madison. www.johannsens.com
Friday 2/2/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070202F On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest is "The Wisconsin Gardener," Shelley Ryan. The host of the Public Television program answers listener questions and talks about the upcoming Garden Expo. www.wpt.org/gardenexpo
Friday 1/26/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070126F Growing orchids is the topic on Garden Talk. Larry Meiller's guest is Wayne King of Cottage Grove, a past president of the Orchid Grower's Guild of Madison. (www.orchidguild.org)
Friday 1/19/2007 11:00 AM	Larry Meiller  - 070119F On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller's guest is Rock County UW-Extension Horticulture Educator Mike Maddox, from the Rotary Gardens in Janesville.