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Latest Episodes:

Plant disease update; Evergreen privacy screen; Chaos gardening Jul 10, 2026

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?

Outdoor living spaces; Effective landscape lighting Jul 04, 2026

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.

Why we garden; Wisconsin native ecosystems Jun 27, 2026

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.

Keeping pollinators in mind; Outdoor living for indoor plants Jun 20, 2026

Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about how to tweak your garden to make it more pollinator friendly. Then in the last thirty Tovah Martin joins us to talk about how to transition indoor plants outdoors.

When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite! Jun 13, 2026

Horticulture educator Vijai Pandian is back to talk about what we can do to get through those phases. And in the second hour of the show, long-time guests Irwin Goldman and Jim Nienhuis are getting together for one more time.

How to stretch your gardening dollars; The growing popularity of raised beds Jun 06, 2026

With everything costing more, we have less money left over for our garden. Lis Friemoth is back with tips for doing more with less. We also talk with Gardener Scott about growing in raised beds.

Bayfield in Bloom 2026 May 30, 2026

We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield.

Tomato growers handbook; We need bugs; Pet safe gardens May 23, 2026

The author of a new book shares everything you need to know about growing tomatoes - from seed to harvest. Then PJ Liesch stops by to talk about all the good things insects do in your garden. And in the last thirty, find out from a vet how to keep your pet safe from landscape hazards.

Growing vegetables in containers; Is it time to try straw bale gardening? May 16, 2026

There is nothing like fresh food from your own garden! Mark Dwyer is back talk about growing veggies in containers adding ornamental edibles to your landscape. Then Joel Karsten is with us to help you with straw bale gardening.

Adding natives to an established garden; A photographer’s journey through grief and gardening May 09, 2026

Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about the benefit of adding natives to your garden. Then we talk to celebrated photographer Jane Fulllton Alt about her beautiful new book.

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