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Hear from Penn State experts on how to 'Get Your Garden On!' this summer

WPSU's 'Conversations LIVE' welcomes Penn State Extension educators for a live call-in show April 18

Penn State Extension horticultural educators will share their dos and don'ts on "Conversations LIVE" on April 18. Credit: Axel Mellin/PixabayAll Rights Reserved.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Central Pennsylvanians looking for the best tips for preparing summer gardens can ask local experts about their essential dos and don’ts when WPSU’s “Conversations LIVE” airs on Thursday, April 18, on WPSU-TV.

“Conversations LIVE: Get Your Garden On!” will feature John Esslinger and Tom Ford, horticultural educators from Penn State Extension, answering questions and providing insights on the best methods and practices. Viewers can ask questions ahead of time at connect@wpsu.org or by calling in during the show at 1-800-543-8242.

The episode airs at 8 p.m. on WPSU-TV and WPSU-FM and will be available on-demand on WPSU’s YouTube channel and the PBS streaming app. 

“Conversations LIVE” schedule (all broadcasts at 8 p.m.):

  • Thursday, April 18: “Get Your Garden On!”
  • Thursday, May 23: “Living Your Best Life”
  • Thursday, June 20: “Ask a Veterinarian”

“Conversations LIVE: Living Your Best Life” will explore ways people can organize various aspects of their life, including nutrition, health and finance. “Ask a Veterinarian” will feature local vets and other animal experts discussing proper diet and exercise regimens for pets and the benefits of pet ownership. The episodes will air at 8 p.m. on May 23 and June 20, respectively.

Visit the WPSU website for more information about central Pennsylvania’s public media station.

Last Updated April 15, 2019

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