Over the Rainbow and into the Spice Rack

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
On today’s show: Horticulturist Gerard Lordahl answers your gardening questions. Then, the story behind the story of the Wizard of Oz. Also, we’ll speak with the director-choreographer and two of the star dancers from the new dance production "Burn the Floor." Plus, our latest Please Explain is all about spices.

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