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Gardening
Horticulture
Native Plants
Gardening Tips
Vegetable Gardening
Pollinators
Wisconsin
Perennials
Herbs
Soil Health
Houseplants
Peonies
Organic Gardening
Blueberries
Plant Diseases
Winter Gardening
Gardening Techniques
Wisconsin Public Radio
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For Wisconsin gardeners — from first-time growers to lifelong green thumbs — Garden Talk is WPR’s weekly call-in show for practical advice, expert answers and the real questions that come with growing in Wisconsin. Hosted by lifelong gardener Jill Nadeau, this trusted WPR tradition brings listeners warm conversation, useful ideas and a community rooted in gardens across the state.

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Latest Episodes

Tea as medicine has been around for thousands of years - well talk with a Wisconsin farmer about growing herbs for tea. We also look at the latest research on roses and catch up on summer tree issues.

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Dr. Death, Brian Hudelson is back to tell us what plant diseases are lurking in our garden. Then at the top of the hour we’ll look at the best way to grow a fence. Finally we’ll look at a new trend, are you ready to lose control?

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Now is the time of year to really enjoy your yard. We share some updates on the latest in patio design with the owner of Hawks Landscape in Wauwatosa. And then we talk with Woody Kerwin about how and where to use lighting.

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Gardening expert Patti Nagai is back and gets a bit philosophical about gardening. She also talks about keeping your garden looking good into summer. Then Susan Carpenter talks about what's happening in the UW Arboretum Native Gardens.

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Recent Guests

Mike Keppel
Store manager
McKay Garden Center, Oshkosh
Episode: Plant disease update; Evergreen privacy screen; Chaos gardening
Sally McCabe
Associate Director of Community Education
Pennsylvania Horticulture Society
Episode: Plant disease update; Evergreen privacy screen; Chaos gardening
Vijai Pandian
Horticulture Extension Educator for Kenosha, Milwaukee and Racine Counties
UW Extension
Episode: When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite!
Irwin Goldman
Professor, UW–Madison, Vicars of Vegetables
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite!
Jim Nienhuis
Professor Emeritus, UW–Madison, Vicars of Vegetables
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite!
Scott Wilson
YouTube's Gardener Scott, Colorado-based master gardener
Gardener Scott
Episode: How to stretch your gardening dollars; The growing popularity of raised beds
Holly Farrell
Horticulturist and author of The Tomato Grower's Handbook
Independent author / horticulturist
Episode: Tomato growers handbook; We need bugs; Pet safe gardens
PJ Liesch
Manager of the UW Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Tomato growers handbook; We need bugs; Pet safe gardens
Dr. Sam Bilko
UW School of Veterinary Medicine faculty and emergency/critical care clinician
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Tomato growers handbook; We need bugs; Pet safe gardens

Hosts

Larry Meiller
Host of Garden Talk; Wisconsin Public Radio
Jill Nadeau
Host of Garden Talk on Wisconsin Public Radio; Executive Producer and co-host

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Great podcast

    As a beginning gardener in Wisconsin, this podcast has been super informative for me. Especially since most YouTube garden content creators seem to be in California or the South, it’s nice to get the Wisconsin perspective (very different growing seasons!) If you’re into gardening, esp if you’re in the Midwest, I highly recommend Garden Talk.

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    5
    WinnieRMM
    United States4 years ago
  • A Great Garden Podcast

    An informative show on a variety of gardening topics, with affable, interesting hosts and guests. A great listen for people who have an interest in gardening, wherever they might live (I, for example, am a Utahn).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CRBernard
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Show is praised for approachable hosts and practical, actionable content for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Listeners appreciate Wisconsin-focused gardening guidance with seasonal, regional tips.
Guests bring credible horticulture expertise and practical, how-to advice for home gardeners.
Common feedback highlights the value of local context and caller interactions for real-world problems.

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Keeping pollinators in mind; Outdoor living for indoor plants
Q: How should I space and select plants to support pollinators through different seasons?
Choose a mix of early, mid, and late-season bloomers, including native grasses and shrubs, and interplant with flowering perennials that tolerate your soil type and sun exposure to ensure continuous nectar sources.
Keeping pollinators in mind; Outdoor living for indoor plants
Q: What are some plants that attract pollinators and are suitable for a range of garden conditions?
Native perennials such as prairie smoke, rattlesnake master, and wild quinine, along with non-invasive sedges, provide prolonged bloom and diverse nectar/pollen sources while supporting a stable ecosystem.
When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite!
Q: What gardening questions do you have for Vijai Pandian?
Listeners asked about drought strategies, tree care during heat, mulching, and native plant choices; Vijai provided practical guidance on monitoring plant signs, improving drainage, and selecting drought-tolerant natives.
What to do now to make your garden better later
Q: Mariam from Stevens Point asked how to keep tree roots from growing into raised beds when the beds are on the ground. What strategies help prevent roots from invading the beds?
Install an edging or barrier around the outside of the raised bed to block roots from encroaching; understand that large tree roots surface in the top 8-12 inches and may seek moisture and oxygen, so keeping a barrier and spacing away from trunks helps.
What to do now to make your garden better later
Q: Alex in Fitchburg emailed with a raised-bed gardening question involving road-safety concerns about chemicals from traffic near the road. Is it safe to grow edibles close to roads and what precautions should be taken?
If there is concern about soil contamination from road traffic, have soil tested through the UW Soil Testing Lab to determine lead or other contaminants, and consider raised beds on legs or moved away from the road edge; ensure good drainage and minimize risk by testing soil and choosing safe bed options.

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A practical show focused on home gardening, horticulture, and landscape design, with a strong Wisconsin emphasis. Episodes cover container gardening, straw bale growing, native plantings, pollinator habitats, lawn and soil health, pruning, and seasonal garden prep. Guests range from university horticulture educators and renowned garden experts to local garden center pros and authors, often weaving in caller questions and regional tips. Noteworthy are the hands-on, longer-running segments on climate-adapted gardening, aging-in-place gardening, and regenerative landscape ideas that help listeners implement durable, eco-friendly solutions on small and large plots alike.

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Recent guests on Garden Talk include:

1. Mike Keppel
2. Sally McCabe
3. Vijai Pandian
4. Irwin Goldman
5. Jim Nienhuis
6. Scott Wilson
7. Holly Farrell
8. PJ Liesch

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