The Garden Lady opens the program with a postcard from plants for the cutting garden. C.L. then focused on pruning of hydrangeas, explaining that different species get pruned in separate ways. Calls from listeners covered many topics, from great varieties of tomatoes to black spot on roses, and possible suggestions for replacement shrubs where a burning bush once grew.

A roundup of local news headlines with the region's leading journalists.

A new revelation forces federal investigators to close down the case, fast.

Last spring, honeybee keeper Tim Colon of Vineyard Haven emailed me a fascinating recording.

In this episode of The Weekly Bird Report, Mark Faherty explores the sudden burst of spring migration as returning songbirds like orioles, hummingbirds, and flycatchers fill the landscape with color and sound. He also shares the thrill of spotting a rare Summer Tanager from his own attic, a reminder that peak migration can bring surprises anywhere.

Many facing economic pressures and frustrations have begun shopping at budget grocery stores and warehouse clubs in lieu of traditional supermarkets, with priorities shifting in pursuit of good deals.

After a long career in comedy, Martin Short shares his story of "love, loss and survival" in a new Netflix documentary, Marty, Life Is Short.

With rising food costs, NPR wants to hear your tips and hacks for reducing your bill.