Thursday on Lake Effect: Brahms' Birthday, Cheat Sheet on Heirloom Crops and Wisconsin IKEA

Thursday on Lake Effect:

The Milwaukee Symphony orchestra celebrates the 183rd birthday of composer Johannes Brahms with performances of both his third and fourth symphonies. Our gardening contributor talks about a fast and innovative way to prep your soil for growing things this Spring. Then, we give you a cheat sheet on heirloom crops you can plant or buy. Then, with IKEA planning a new location in Wisconsin, we learn what makes it so Swedish. And writer Chris Cleave shares his latest novel, set in World War II England.

Guests:

• Edo de Waart, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
• Melinda Myers, Lake Effect gardening contributor
• Stacy Tornio, author
• Veronica Lundback, UW-Milwaukee
• Chris Cleave, author

Segments:

• A Brahms Birthday Celebration
• The Art of Lasagna Gardening
• 5 Times Growing Heirlooms is the Way to Go
• Announcement of IKEA's Oak Creek Location Excites Fans
• Bravery, In All Its Forms, Captured in Chris Cleave's New Novel