Garden Talk

Feb 08 2025 10 ep. 99 mins 91

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Join host Larry Meiller as he discusses gardening topics with his guests.

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Live from the Garden & Green Living Expo

Feb 08 2025 99 mins

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 to talk about a wide variety of gardening topics.

National Garden Bureau award winning plants; Straw bale gardening; Growing ferns

Feb 01 2025 99 mins

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.

Everything’s coming up orchids!

Jan 25 2025 99 mins

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.

Color for all seasons; The impact of winter weather on trees; What lights work best for growing inside

Jan 18 2025 99 mins

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.

Gardening can be murder; Caring for succulents

Jan 11 2025 99 mins

In the doldrums of winter we talk to the author of a new book that explores how mystery writers have used gardening in their books. And then we talk with an expert about growing succulents.

Plant disease limericks; State seed producer; Growing lavender in Wisconsin

Jan 04 2025 99 mins

First Brian Hudelson, talks about his fanciful book of limericks based on common and uncommon plant diseases. Then we talk with Clint Freund about his seed business. And finally we learn how to grow lavender in Wisconsin with Kathy and Randy Meyer of Potter Creek Lavender.

Elevate your soil with wool; Heirloom apples

Dec 28 2024 99 mins

We talk with two Wisconsin entrepreneurs about improving your soil with the use of pellets made from locally sourced wool. Then we talk with an expert on heirloom apple varieties.

How to take care of your holiday plants; Growing your own tea – inside

Dec 21 2024 99 mins

Short days and long nights call for cheery plants and hot cups of tea. Tovah Martin is back to talk about caring for holiday plants and we talk to tea expert Christine Parks about growing your own tea plant.

2024 gifts for gardeners

Dec 14 2024 99 mins

We talk with gardening expert Lis Friemoth about her Twelve Days of Gifting list. It includes things to make gardening easier and things to make you feel as pampered as your garden.

Feeding your garden; Selecting the best Christmas tree

Dec 07 2024 99 mins

Gardening expert Diana Alfuth is back to talk about why it’s important to fertilize your soil in a balanced way. Then Laura Jull tells us how to select a tree.