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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 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.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 10
    Today on The Garden Lady C.L. celebrates cut flowers and the people who grow them. She interviews Teresa Speight, author of Black Flora published by Hachette Book Group and Krishana Collins, owner of Tea Lane Farm on Martha's Vineyard. Plus she takes listeners' calls.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 9
    This week, C.L. talks with Ellen Zachos. Her book is Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 8
    On this episode of The Garden Lady, C.L. speaks with Kelly D. Norris, author of the book, Your Natural Garden.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 7
    This week on The Garden Lady, C.L. speaks with Jazmine Albarran, the director of Seed Your Future.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 6
    C.L. features Hydrangea arborescens this week and she speaks with Natalie Carmolli from Proven Winners Color Choice Plants.
  • The Garden Lady - Episode 4
    Dahlias were the main topic on this episode of The Garden Lady. C.L. shares her best tips and explains why her mother-in-law forbid them in her house.