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From The Ground Up!
Listen on air Saturdays at 9:35am, and Tuesdays at 1:34pm
Hosted by Judy Wagley

“From the Ground Up,” hosted and produced by Judy Wagley, is a weekly program designed to inform and inspire the home gardener, or ANYONE who has an interest in the natural world around us. Each week, Judy talks with and expert and highlights a topic that is timely for the season. You are sure to learn something new and interesting!

From the Ground Up is a production of WCMU. Our theme music was written and performed by Ken Verheecke.

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Latest Episodes
  • The Curtiss family enjoys the "Fruits of their labors!"
    So You Want to Plant a Garden: Part 2!
    Andrew Curtiss from Show-tiss Farm in Shepherd explains how to prepare the site for your brand-new garden.
  • So You Want to Plant a Garden?
    Want to grow some of your own food, herbs and flowers? Andrew Curtiss from Show-tiss Farm in Shepherd shares step-by-step-tips.
  • Gardening for Wellness!
    "Green Exercise" is so good for us! Holly Tiret, Michigan State University Extension Senior Extension Educator-Social/Emotional Health, shares valuable tips on how to practice "mindfulness" in our garden.
  • Seed Starting Steps!
    If you would like to get a jump-start on your garden, follow the simple steps shared by Janice Jenkins from Elm Creek Garden Center in Farwell.
  • Seeds!
    Seed catalogs are often pretty, but can be intimidating! Fred Monroe from Monroe Family Organics in Alma chats with Judy about how to "decode" the information presented in seed catalogs.
  • Christian Zummer shows some of his favorite tools at Dow Gardens.
    Tool Time!
    What can gardeners do while waiting for spring? Take care of those gardening tools! Christian Zummer, Horticulturist at Dow Gardens, shares some tips.
  • Get In the Zone!
    The USDA recent released a new version of its "Plant Hardiness Zone Map." Monica Jean, Michigan State University Extension Field Crop Educator, tells Judy why this map is important.
  • English Ivy is easy to grow, and a good plant for improving the air quality in your home.
    Houseplants!
    Now is the time for indoor gardening, and houseplants are perfect for adding color and life to your space, and they help purify the air! Trent Bowen from Dow Gardens in Midland shares reason and tips for growing plants in your home.
  • Garlic mustard is a common invasive species.
    Invasive Species!
    Matt Lindauer explains invasive plants and how to control them.
  • Put Those Pine Needles to Work!
    If you have a pile of pine needles from your Christmas tree, Brent Crain from Michigan State University Extension says, "Use them as mulch!"
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