Everyday Outdoor Living: Recent Episodes
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This week on Everyday Outdoor Living, Lisa dives into two timely topics for your lawn and garden. First, she explains why choosing the right fungicide is crucial for keeping your plants healthy and disease-free—especially during the warm, wet months when fungal issues thrive. Then, Lisa turns her attention to the skies, discussing how rising heat and humidity affect our beloved songbirds and what you can do to support them through the summer swelter.Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just love spending time outdoors, this episode is packed with practical advice and nature-friendly tips. Tune in and grow with us!
With the first frost coming to the Madison area, Lisa has a lot of questions to answer.
Lisa talks events and sales going on at the Bruce Company, as well as the stuff you should be planting right now. (Yes, you can still plant stuff.)
Lisa talks about how what is happening outside now is going to affect your garden in spring. Because Mother Nature works on her own schedule.
It's gotten hot outside. Lisa talks about the best way to take care of your plants, Christmas (if you needed a break from the heat), explains how to repot a snake plant, and much more.
Lisa and Shawn talk about where all the Japanese beetles are (and how to handle them when they become a problem). Also, Lisa answers your questions about how and when to treat and prune trees.
Today, we start on bioluminescence and end on inchworm moths, somehow touching on everything from cardinals to Japanese beetles along the way.
Lisa is taking a well-earned break, so joining us today is The Bruce Company's Jeremy Johnson and Allison Madison from Wisconsin Salt Wise to talk about the uses and problems of salt - and what is being done to fix it.
Lisa gives us an update on The Bruce Company's prep for this year's PBS Wisconsin's Garden & Landscape Expo. Also, the weather unseasonably warm - Lisa talks about forcing plants, pruning, and how to handle plants the are springing up thinking it's spring.
It's freezing cold here in Wisconsin. Lisa joins us with advice for how to care for your garden and plants when it's this cold outside.
Lisa talks about what The Bruce Company is doing online, like the Christmas character showdown and people sharing their favorite ornaments. She also talks live Christmas tree care and the special (and adorable) VIPs that stopped by The Bruce Company recently.
Lisa talks about the visit from the Icelandic ponies, the upcoming reindeer fly in, the Facebook Christmas character bracket, the Bruce Company's gift card giveaway, and what she saw on her recent trip to the Netherlands. Plus, an answer to a question about lawn treatments.
Lisa talks about all the holiday stuff going on at The Bruce Company: the Christmas character bracket challenge on Facebook, the visit by Mr. and Mrs. Claus, poinsettias, amaryllis, ponies, fresh trees, fresh wreaths and greenery, letters to Santa, and forever trees.
The Bruce Company has all of their holiday stuff available - Lisa is here to talk about all of it.
Lisa and Shawn talk about where The Bruce Company's fresh Christmas Trees come from, their visiting carolers, when you can plant bulbs (now), their Christmas character bracket contest (check out The Bruce Co. on Facebook), and, of course, the tree walk.
It suddenly got cold outside. Lisa talks about what you absolutely need to do outside today and what's coming up at The Bruce Company.
Lisa talks about the upcoming Autumn Artesian Faire, new Christmas trees at the store, and what you can do in the garden. She also answers your questions on fertilizing lilacs, dealing with weed in the veggie garden, how to get your Christmas cactus to bloom, and all things Creeping Charlie.
Lisa talks about all the things you can do now in the yard, the garden, and at the Bruce Company.
We've seen our first frost of the year (hope you brought your houseplants in). Lisa talks about the upcoming Family Fall Fest and the Autumn Artisan Fair. She also talks repotting pines, blueberries for non-acidic soil, and when to dig out bulbs,.
It's a lovely day outside and unseasonably warm. Lisa has her advice for the higher-than-normal temps and tells us about the new fall and Christmas decor available at the Bruce Company.
Autumn is here! Today Lisa answers your questions about late-season watering, bird feeders, and patio furniture care.
The phones will not stop ringing today! Lisa answers your questions: fertilizing annuals, cutting back perennials, powdery mildew on peonies, replanting lilacs, killing off a creeping vine, overwintering begonias and caladiums, protecting blubs from getting eaten, and trimming suckers off an eastern redbud tree. Also pumpkins are due in this week at the Bruce Company and there’s a little bit of Christmas there as well.
Lisa and Shawn talk about bees, watering the garden less, drought stress, sales at the Bruce Company, Christmas stuff (already), and we all continue to wonder where the Japanese beetles went this year.
Today is clearly question day - Lisa answers your questions about pink geraniums, planting in boggy areas, growing sweet cherries, taking out trees, why grass won't grow where a silver maple used to be, and more.
Lisa is back in studio after a vacation in Yellowstone. We talk about unwanted mystery vines in your flower beds, the hot weather, and what you should be planting right now.
Lisa gives us an update from Samuel's Marvelous, Amazing, Super Fun Day this past weekend. We also talk sales at the Bruce Company, the weather, new perennals, and late summer and fall vegtable gardening. Lisa also answers your questions on transplanting lilacs.
Samuel's Marvelous, Amazing, Super Fun Day is THIS Sunday, starting at 11 am to benefit a young man battling cancer through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Plus, Lisa and Shawn talk about the weather (storm damage and the dry spell), the grass bounce back, corn pollination, indentifying Japanese beetle eggs, trees on sale at the Bruce Company, and answer a question about linden trees.
Lisa and Shawn talk about the recent rain; current air quality; the state of the Japanese beetle population; sea monkeys; Make-A-Wish and Samuel’s Marvelous, Amazing, Super Fun Day; current plant sales; how you can get delivery from the Bruce Company; and - of course - what you can plant and what you should hold off on.
Lisa and Shawn talk about the recent rain, herbicides, what pests will or won't eat, and Make-A-Wish tree and event. She also answers your questions about peonies, irises, lupine, and hydrangea.
Lisa and Shawn talk about all the different beetles that can create problems for Wisconsin gardeners this time of year. Also, more on The Bruce Company's Make-A-Wish project.
Lawns and gardens are suffering under the recent drought here in Wisconsin. Lisa talks about what you can do to keep your plants healthy, what you can do about Japanese beetles right now, and answers your questions about poison ivy eradication and weeds in an asparagus patch.
Lisa and Shawn talk about Wisconsin-grown citrus, a possible frost this weekend, and what you can plant. Plus, Lisa answers your questions about dusty fungus on sweet basil, suckers growing from trees, potting annuals, and weeds growing in root vegetables.
Lisa and Shawn talk vegetables, when to plant what, what to bring in on cold nights, and the importance of floating row covers. Plus, Lisa answers your questions about herbicides for lawn care, what to do when there’s a weed patch where raspberries should be, and crabapples that don’t bloom then go back to blooming.
Spring is offical here (we think, it's Wisconsin) so Lisa talks about how to handle weeds that have popped up in your lawns or beds.
Today, Lisa answers your questions on growing watercress, transplanting perrenials, transplanting strawberries, and overwintering submerged pumps in water fountains.
Shawn and Lisa talk about the weather, row covers, grass care, and the purple cow currently visiting the Bruce Company. Plus, Lisa answers your questions about fertilizing perrenials in the spring, tulips without stems, lilies blooming early, issues with vegetable seedlings, and transplanting hostas.
Lisa and Shawn talk about what creatures are in fashion right now - bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, etc. They also talk Easter stuff, what happened at the latest Sprout Club, the weather, sunflowers, pansies, Easter lilies, and grass. Plus, Lisa has your answers to questions about planting garlic and grass that won't take root.
Lisa and Shawn talk the weather (naturally), what you can start, what should hold off on, what the Bruce Company has in stock (pansies), hiring opportunites, patio furniture, and stuff you can put in the garden that isn't flowers.
Lisa and Shawn talk about patio furniture, what you can start, what you probably shouldn't start just yet, and Lisa answers your question about maple tapping and lawn spray.
With St. Patrick's Day coming up, Shawn asks if you can start the holiday staples: cabbage and potatoes. Lisa has the answer along with more seeds you can start, outdoor furniture at the Bruce Company, and open positions available.
Lisa talks about what seeds to at least think about starting right now, how to handle a rootbound plant, what's going on at the Bruce Company this week, hiring opportunities, and what you can do right now for your houseplants.
Spring is envitable, even here in Wisconsin. Lisa and Shawn talk about patio furiture pre-orders, spongy moth egg sacs, the Great Backyard Bird Count, the UW Arboritum here in Madison, and hiring oppourtunites at the Bruce Company.
The Landscape and Garden Expo was this past weekend and Lisa has an update for us - including how many seed packs that were sold. Also, when you should order your outdoor furniture and how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count.
It's post-Groundhog's Day and Lisa is optimistic about 6 more weeks of winter. She and Shawn talk about pruning, the Garden Expo, outdoor furniture, National Birdfeeding Month, the Great Backyard Bird Count, and Valentine's Day. Plus, Lisa answers your questions on amaryllis.
Lisa and Shawn talk about every gardener's favorite subject - the weather. Lisa tells you what you might see with your evergreens thanks to the cold and the importance of the an isulating blanket of snow. Plus, what you can start indoors right now, what's available at the Bruce Co.'s garden center, and the Great Backyard Bird Count.
There's still snow on the ground and will be for awhile, but spring stuff is making an appearance at the Bruce Company - like really good outdoor furniture. Also, we talk Squirrel Apprication Day, hiring opportunites, the upcoming Garden and Landscape Expo and workshops.
Lisa is already prepping for Christmas 2023, but for the rest of us life is more about the upcoming Garden Expo (including The Bruce Co.'s seminar on pollenators), the weather, upcoming sales at the store, jobs available at the store, and upcoming events.
Lisa joins us to talk what's up at the Bruce Company: Christmas stuff up to 90% off, an upcoming pollinator talk, workshops for kids with Sprouts Club, workshops for adults, hiring snow removal, the upcoming Garden Expo and Lisa answers your question on hibiscus.
Lisa is back from her Christmas shopping trip to the Netherlands for 2023. She and Shawn talk about what's trending, 2022 Christmas stuff on sale, and how the reindeer visit went.
Standing in for Lisa today is Dr. Reid Maier, the Bruce Company's resident entomologist, who's here to talk about pollinators.
Lisa and Shawn talk about all the Christmas stuff going on the at the Bruce Company - including Christmas trees, ornaments, the Treewalk, and an upcoming visit from some reindeer.
All the holiday stuff is going at the Bruce Company, including a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Plus, Lisa answers your questions on hostas and coral bells.
Lisa and Shawn talk about all things going on at the Bruce Company in the near future: family photo day, the tree walk, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the store's Christmas trees, some weekly flash sales, and, naturally, the newsletter. Also, they're still hiring for snow removal.
Lisa and Shawn talk what to prune, what to plant, and what to clean up in the garden right now. Plus, there's all kinds of events going on a the Bruce Company and Lisa answers your questions on hydrangeas and roses.
Happy Halloween! That means we get to talk about...Christmas? Lisa and Shawn talk about all the stuff going on at the Bruce Company this week (and there's TONS going on), job opportunities, and answers your questions about cleaning up dropped seeds in the garden and planting grass where a tree used to be.
Today, Lisa talks about Charlie's Pumpkin (now at the Bruce Company), mums, blubs, the upcoming Artesian Fair, and hiring opportunities. Also, she answers your questions on watering ornamental grasses, storing blubs, and planting peach pits.
With the weather shifting into fall, Lisa and Shawn talk about what to do in the garden right now, what's going on at the Bruce Company (it's Fall Fest time!), and it's, of course, Squirrel Appreciation Month.
Lisa and Shawn talk fall color, Fall Fest, and new positions open at the Bruce Company. Lisa also answers your questions about relocating rhubarb, overwintering ponds, getting poinsettias to bloom, covering your outdoor plants and what to do before bringing your plants inside.
Lisa and Shawn talk fall color, Fall Fest, and new positions open at the Bruce Company. Lisa also answers your questions about relocating rhubarb, overwintering ponds, getting poinsettias to bloom, covering your outdoor plants and what to do before bringing your plants inside.
Looking at temperatures in the 40s this week for the fall equinox and talking Fall Fest, Christmas ornaments, hiring, bulbs, and weather apps. Plus, Lisa answers your questions on pruning perennials. powdery mildew on peonies, and cutting back hydrangeas.
Looking at temperatures in the 40s this week for the fall equinox and talking Fall Fest, Christmas ornaments, hiring, bulbs, and weather apps. Plus, Lisa answers your questions on pruning perennials. powdery mildew on peonies, and cutting back hydrangeas.
It's not just raining - it's pouring. Lisa and Shawn talk about the best plants for those wet spots in your yard, what's new at the Bruce Company (more Christmas ornaments), and answer questions on blueberry bush pruning and not-red-but-ripe tomatoes.
It's not just raining - it's pouring. Lisa and Shawn talk about the best plants for those wet spots in your yard, what's new at the Bruce Company (more Christmas ornaments), and answer questions on blueberry bush pruning and not-red-but-ripe tomatoes.
Lisa and Shawn talk about the end of summer sales, fall planting, fall décor, and Christmas stuff. Also, Lisa answers a listener question about ground bees.
The Bruce Company is collecting produce for donations - no questions, no judgment. Lisa and Shawn also talk what's growing now, Japanese beetles, fungi, and answer a listener question about blooming flowers that aren't blooming.
The Bruce Company is hiring for their outdoor team. Also, Lisa and Shawn talk weather, trivia, the plant desk, and answer a question about lawn weeds.
Lisa and Shawn talk about what's going on at the Bruce Company (they're hiring) and Lisa answers your questions about apple trees, maple roots, and monstera plants.
Lisa and Shawn talk about what's up at the Bruce Company, including their tree and shrub sale. Plus, Lisa explains what plays well with black walnut (spoiler: not tomatoes).
Lisa and Shawn talk about what's up at the Bruce Company, butterflies, beetles, caterpillars, and pollinator plants. Lisa also takes your questions on asparagus and tomatoes.
Shawn and Lisa talk about all of the events coming up at the Bruce Company. Also, we answer your questions on thistles, sunpatients, elderberry, beetles, holly, and lilacs.
Lisa and Shawn talk about what makes plant tags at the Bruce Company unique. Also: how to manage mosquitoes and Japanese beetles, the Bruce Company's rhododendron and azalea sale, and listener questions on roses, crabapple, and hydrangeas.
It's hot, it's humid, and we talk about galls, aphids, the Bruce Co.'s pollinator weekends, the success of Let's Eat, fruit trees and flash sales, and an in depth discussion of squirrel-proof birdfeeders.
Lisa and Shawn talk weather and fungus. Also we talk morels, Japanese beetle treatments, Bruce Co. Pollinator Giveaways, Bruce Co. Trivia, Weber grills, hostas, and the busy, busy weekend they've got coming up at the store.
Lisa and Shawn talk about watering your plants (or about getting your plants enough water, seeing as how it's raining), new plants and new plans at the Bruce Company, grow bags, Weber grills, and what to do when calling the plant desk.
The growing season is still a little behind and there's another chilly day in forecast. Lisa and Shawn talk weather, hibiscus, floating row covers, Japanese beetles, and the Bruce Company's pollinator giveaway.
Lisa joins Shawn to talk about all the cool stuff the Bruce Company is up to - including some free giveaways! (Check out the Bruce Company's Facebook page for more info.) She also answers your questions about perennial plants for shady spots, what might make a pink crabapple turn white, and what might make a white orchid turn purple.
Wisconsin seems to have skipped spring and gone straight into summer. Lisa and Shawn talk about the weird weather, a foul flower, too tall tomatoes, and leafless lilacs.
Spring is finally here, so...now what? Lisa and Shawn answer that question; talk about grass seed, crab grass, and open positions at the Bruce Company; and answer your questions about moles/voles, spraying apple trees, and new garden beds.
Lisa and Shawn talk peonies, answer peonies questions, and talk about the upcoming weather. There's also stuff about ornamental grasses, bunny repellant, dandelions, lawn alternatives, and Lisa answers that pressing question: what the heck are these little purple flowers popping up in everyone's yards?
Lisa and Shawn answer the questions you want to know - what you can start, what you can do, what's happening with your plants and trees, what the Bruce Company is hiring for, what they just got into the store, and, everyone's favorite topic, what's going on with the weather. Plus, Lisa answers questions about roses, puffball mushrooms, grass, and dandelions.
It's spring! Yes? No? Maybe? Why is there snow on the ground?
Lisa joins Shawn in the studio to give us an update on what you can plant, what you can start, and when you can move your plants on to that three season porch. Plus, there's an update about the newest and coolest things at the Bruce Company...and something about a produce called "Flawn."
Lisa and Shawn talk weather, bulbs, seeds, and take your question about treating plants for blight and fungus. Plus, the Bruce Company is hiring! Listen to find out more!
Lisa and Shawn talk grass - keeping it, killing it, and growing more. Plus, Lisa gives us an update on what's new at the store.
Is its spring yet? Yes? No? Maybe? Lisa and Shawn talk about when to plant what outside, what should be getting a little fresh air at this time of year, what's going on at the Bruce Company this week (hint: it involves fudge), and the new "collector" plants that have arrived at the store.
Lisa and Shawn talk about the weather (natch), answer a complicated question about fruit trees, and touch on the benefits of having a hungry chicken.
Lisa and Shawn talk all things starting with S - snow, spring, sod, and seeds. Oh, and also answer questions about houseplants, so their producer doesn't kill another airplant.
Wisconsin saw it's first 50 degree day Sunday, which has everyone thinking about spring - Shawn and Lisa talk about what's good to start now and what you should hold off on. Also, we go over some initial bird count results, talk about squirrels, and go over what event are coming up for the Bruce Company.