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The Garden Lady
Hosted by C.L. Fornari

The Garden Lady is a weekly, hour-long call-in radio program hosted by plant expert C.L. Fornari. It airs on WCAI 90.1, WNAN 91.1, and WZAI 94.3, Saturdays at 1 p.m. On The Garden Lady, Fornari takes listener questions and discusses a wide range of topics around gardening, horticulture, and nature, with a special focus on helping the Cape and Islands community make the most of every season, regardless of their level of plant experience.

Call our Listener Line with your gardening questions: 866-999-4626

Latest Episodes
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 24
    C.L. speaks with entomologist Larry Dapsis about fireflies, and talks about yellowing or spotted leaves and how to know what's causing foliage damage.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 21
    This week C.L. starts with a postcard from "bad soil." Then she interviews Jill Nooney, from Bedrock Gardens in New Hampshire. She also talks about the appeal of a charming, clever or unusual plant name and takes calls from listeners.
  • Lawn with diverse plants
    The Garden Lady - Episode 20
    This week, C.L. starts off with a postcard from Mother Nature and The Green Man about "No Mow May." Then she welcomes Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners Color Choice Plants, who talks about shrubs the deer won't eat.
  • Lawn with diverse plants
    The Garden Lady - Episode 20
    This week, C.L. starts off with a postcard from Mother Nature and The Green Man about "No Mow May." Then she welcomes Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners Color Choice Plants, who talks about shrubs the deer won't eat.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 19
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 18
    C.L. talks about savoring the rain and what can be planted this weekend. Then, she interviews Tawny Simisky, University of Massachusetts Extension Entomologist, about three insects of interest in our area and takes listener calls.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 17
    This week, C.L. talks about Kitchen Minis and takes calls from listeners.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 14
    C.L. talks tick strategies with Larry Dapsis, Barnstable County Entomologist, Retired, and gives more tips about planting perennial gardens.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 12
    This week C.L. speaks with Kathy Tracey, co-owner of Avant Gardens in Dartmouth, MA. She also takes listener calls.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 11
    On this episode of The Garden Lady, C.L. speaks with Gary Bowden about native plants and takes listener calls.