Everyday Outdoor Living

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.