Latest Episodes
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A new guide to perennials; Unusual houseplants
The American Horticultural Society has a new perennial guide out and we look at selecting plants, using them in your landscape and how to get more blooms. In the second hour we talk about some of the newest houseplant offerings and answer questions about the care of indoor plants.
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Live from the Garden & Green Living Expo
Larry Meiller takes “Garden Talk” on the road to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison for a live show from the 2025 Garden & Green Living Expo. Larry is first joined by PBS Wisconsin Expo Manager Amanda Balistreri to talk about this year’s show. Then “Garden Talk” favorites Lisa Johnson and Brian Hudelson join in…
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National Garden Bureau award winning plants; Straw bale gardening; Growing ferns
We have a wide variety of topics on this episode of Garden Talk. First we take a look at the 2025 Green Thumb award winning plants, then we talk to the father of straw bale gardening, Joel Karsten, and finally a close up look at growing ferns.
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Everything’s coming up orchids!
Our first guest talks about the seasonal Orchid Escape display at Olbrich Gardens. And then our second guest gives us a sneak peak of the upcoming Orchid Quest show and helps answer your orchid questions.
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Color for all seasons; The impact of winter weather on trees; What lights work best for growing inside
We take a look at design elements and plants that add winter interest. Then we’ll check in with DNR Forest Health Specialist Paul Cigan and end the show with a lesson on growing plants indoors.
