Dining - April 3, 2008
Sweet on potatoes
If you're like me, you have limited yard space allotted for planting, and, unfortunately, cannot grow every kind of vegetable you'd like to. It's time to make some decisions about which veggies, fruits, tubers and herbs will make the cut this year.
Tags: green month, gardening, sweet potatoes, nutrition, vegetables, center for science in the public interest

Milwaukee Buzz - April 9, 2007
Frigid temps or not, spring is here
I've gotten smart and learned to wait out the tricky Wisconsin weather. But while the patio table is still stored away and the outside water taps still don't run, I find myself gazing at the hazelnut bush wondering when the buds will pop open and turn the stand of sticks into a big ball of vibrant green.
Tags: spring, gardening, hazelnut

Marketplace - April 27, 2005
2005 spring gardening guide
Impatiens, cosmos, snapdragons, petunias. Take your pick! But before grabbing the trowel and hitting the dirt, there are a few things to remember about spring gardening in Wisconsin. Here are some tips from a pro.
Tags: gardening

Milwaukee Buzz - July 5, 2004
Weishan returns to Milwaukee to shoot "Victory Garden"
As host of the popular PBS series "Victory Garden," Michael Weishan has one of the greenest thumbs to come out of Milwaukee. He returns to his hometown the week of July 6 to shoot an episode of the show in Bayside.
Tags: garden, gardening, PBS

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 20, 2002
Boerner Botanical Gardens get unconventional
This fall, the Friends of Boerner are nurturing their creative sides by taking their love of the natural world into classrooms and reaching out to the community with a variety of great programs.
Tags: Boerner, gardens, singing flowers, gardening