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Everyday Outdoor Living

366 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -

Join Shawn Prebil and Lisa Briggs from the Bruce Company every Monday at 8:05 for Everyday Outdoor Living on News/Talk 1310 WIBA

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Episodes

Starting Seeds and Looking At Plants

March 25, 2024 14:11 - 23 minutes - 17.3 MB

Degree Days 2024

March 18, 2024 13:54 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MB

It's Spring Now, Right?

March 11, 2024 14:11 - 24 minutes - 19.8 MB

Warming Trends

March 04, 2024 14:41 - 22 minutes - 16.8 MB

What's With the Weather?

February 26, 2024 15:41 - 24 minutes - 20.6 MB

Being Salt Wise

February 12, 2024 17:06 - 35 minutes - 29.3 MB

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.

Thinking Spring

February 05, 2024 15:05 - 22 minutes - 18.7 MB

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.

Indoor Plants

January 22, 2024 16:35 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

It's too cold to be outside, so today we talk about houseplants.

Bitter Cold

January 15, 2024 14:48 - 21 minutes - 18.8 MB

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.

Christmas is Over - Now What?

January 08, 2024 15:16 - 22 minutes - 19.2 MB

Christmas Plant Care

December 19, 2023 14:21 - 23 minutes - 17.1 MB

Christmas Countdown

December 11, 2023 15:11 - 22 minutes - 16.1 MB

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.

Icelandic Little Ponies

December 04, 2023 15:05 - 25 minutes - 21.5 MB

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.

Everything Holly and Jolly

November 27, 2023 14:55 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

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.

Holidays Are At The Bruce Company

November 20, 2023 15:13 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

The Bruce Company has all of their holiday stuff available - Lisa is here to talk about all of it.

Fresh Christmas Trees

November 13, 2023 15:18 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MB

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's the Holiday Season

November 06, 2023 15:17 - 25 minutes - 18.9 MB

Sudden Cold

October 30, 2023 13:40 - 18 minutes - 14.7 MB

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.

Autumn Artesian Faire

October 23, 2023 14:01 - 24 minutes - 17.6 MB

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.

Things To Do Now

October 16, 2023 14:03 - 23 minutes - 17.9 MB

Lisa talks about all the things you can do now in the yard, the garden, and at the Bruce Company.

Many Are Cold, Few Are Frozen

October 09, 2023 14:11 - 22 minutes - 16.5 MB

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,.

Decorating Early

October 02, 2023 14:33 - 18 minutes - 18.2 MB

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.

Packing It Up for Winter

September 25, 2023 14:16 - 30 minutes - 22.5 MB

Autumn is here! Today Lisa answers your questions about late-season watering, bird feeders, and patio furniture care.

Ringing Off the Hook

September 18, 2023 14:21 - 28 minutes - 21.5 MB

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.

BEES!!!

September 11, 2023 13:40 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

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.

Questions, Questions

August 28, 2023 13:55 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

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.

Strangling Vines

August 21, 2023 13:36 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

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.

Rain is a Good Thing

August 14, 2023 16:35 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Sales, Samuel, and Sunshine

August 07, 2023 13:41 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

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

July 31, 2023 13:40 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

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.

They Deliver

July 24, 2023 13:46 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

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.

Rain Is a Good Thing

July 17, 2023 14:13 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

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.

Beetles Magical Mystery Detour or Where are the Japanese Beetles?

July 10, 2023 14:03 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Happy Independence Day from The Bruce Company

July 03, 2023 13:39 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Happy Birthday Lisa!

June 26, 2023 14:31 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

It's Lisa's birthday! And today she answers your questions about lawns and pear trees.

The Beetles

June 19, 2023 14:11 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

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.

The Great Dry Out

June 12, 2023 13:48 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

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.

Wascally Wabbits?

June 05, 2023 14:02 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

Be Prepared

May 22, 2023 14:05 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

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.

All Veg, All the Time

May 15, 2023 14:32 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

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.

Weed Removal

May 08, 2023 14:05 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

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.

Happy May Day

May 01, 2023 14:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Today, Lisa answers your questions on growing watercress, transplanting perrenials, transplanting strawberries, and overwintering submerged pumps in water fountains.

Don't Tell the Beetles

April 24, 2023 13:51 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

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.

Plants, Plants, Plants

April 17, 2023 15:44 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Relaxing on the Patio

April 10, 2023 14:07 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

Fashion Statement

April 03, 2023 14:25 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

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.

It Snowed Again

March 27, 2023 13:42 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

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.

Happy First Day of Spring

March 20, 2023 13:43 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

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.

We Have No Potatoes

March 13, 2023 14:07 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

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.

On You Marks! Get Set! GROW!

March 06, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB