gardening Archives - PBS Wisconsin

Capture your entry for the 2025 Garden & Landscape Expo photography competition and view galleries of past winners!

September 12, 2024

Each year, the Garden & Landscape Expo photography competition exhibits the work of amateur photographers from Wisconsin to nearly 15,000…

Savor every last summer moment with inspiration from ‘Wisconsin Life’

August 12, 2024

A seasonal version of the “Sunday scaries” tends to cast its shadow over Wisconsinites in the back half of August….

2024 Garden & Landscape Expo advance discount tickets are on sale now!

December 22, 2023

Advance discount tickets are on sale now for the 31st-annual PBS Wisconsin Garden & Landscape Expo. Garden & Landscape Expo…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Brown is a color, too

November 8, 2023

While my own gardening may be winding down for the year, the garden itself now enters the “brown” stage, which…

Capture your entry for the 2024 Garden & Landscape Expo photography competition and view galleries of past winners!

July 28, 2023

Each year, the Garden & Landscape Expo photography competition exhibits the work of amateur photographers from Wisconsin to nearly 15,000…

Learn more about the new season of ‘Let’s Grow Stuff’ – read a Q&A with series co-host Ben Futa

July 13, 2023

Throughout the 2023 season of Let’s Grow Stuff, co-host Ben Futa is leading a sustained conversation, both in videos and…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Replace your lawn with something better, a beginner’s guide

May 3, 2023

Throughout the 2023 season of Let’s Grow Stuff — our videos and the blog — we’ll be following a sustained…

Let’s Grow Stuff: The case for going peat-free

March 23, 2023

Potting soils and peat Gardeners everywhere are at a moment of pent-up anticipation as winter breathes its final breath. Early…

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Andrew Carlson

As a community engagement manager for PBS Wisconsin, I create lasting relationships with communities around the state, connecting folks through our programming, outreach, and events. Outside of work, I love hiking with my partner, traveling, making music, and meeting friends old and new.

Becky Marburger

As a member of our Marketing and Communications team, I help share PBS Wisconsin's story, including the content we produce and opportunities we provide. Outside the office, you'll likely find me with my nose in a book, outdoors or farming!

Erik Ernst

I'm the Communications Associate Director at PBS Wisconsin. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Inga Witscher

Inga Witscher is a passionate Wisconsin dairy farmer, cheesemaker and host of PBS Wisconsin’s Around the Farm Table.

Luke Zahm

Luke Zahm is a James Beard-nominated chef and owner of The Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin. He shares his passion for discovering the stories behind the food we eat as host of Wisconsin Foodie.

Marci Glaus

I am the education communications manager for PBS Wisconsin Education. When I am not raving about our outstanding education resources, you can find me dancing, reading, playing, and exploring with my two young children while trying to stay awake past nine o’clock.

Mike Devine

I’m a Public Relations Specialist for PBS Wisconsin who enjoys promoting the wide range of programming that we offer. When I’m not sharing the stories of PBS Wisconsin content, I enjoy going to concerts, watching movies, reading and traveling (Always open to recommendations for my next destination!).

Mark Riechers

Mark is a digital content editor for PBS Wisconsin. A photographer, radio producer and writer, he has experience telling stories from everything from a history of Milwaukee beer ads to processing death through game development.

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

Samantha Nash

I’m a project manager at PBS Wisconsin, and formerly an associate editor at WisContext. When I’m not scouring the state for fun music and arts content, I’m usually being forced to go on a hike by my demanding border collie or being forced to read on the couch by my demanding cats.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm a digital producer at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift.

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I also enjoy bicycling, baking, playing board games and watching movies (especially musicals).

Tawny Morrison

As the education communications specialist for PBS Wisconsin Education, I get to support teachers by sharing incredible education resources with them. In my free time I do a lot of teaching and learning of my own – with a pair of escrima sticks in my hands at a martial arts gym.