• 1 hour 39 minutes
    Garden Talk: Tomato growers handbook; We need bugs; Pet safe gardens
    The author of a new book shares everything you need to know about growing tomatoes - from seed to harvest. Then PJ Liesch stops by to talk about all the good things insects do in your garden. And in the last thirty, find out from a vet how to keep your pet safe from landscape hazards.
    22 May 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    The implications of ‘gray divorce’; and regional news from Big River Magazine
    We talk about the financial and familial fallout that can come from late-in-life divorce and remarriage. Then, we take a look inside the new issue of Big River Magazine.
    21 May 2026, 7:35 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Biodiversity in our state; Port Washington’s environmentally-friendly marina; Mushrooms in the garden
    First, we talk about why biodiversity matters in Wisconsin, and what scientists like Ellen Damschen are doing to conserve plant and animal life. Then, we visit with Harbor Master Dennis Cherny of the Port Washington Marina to hear about its status as a clean marina for the last 15 years. Finally, mycologist Lindsey Bender talks about how mushrooms can help improve soil quality.
    20 May 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Swedish cuisine; Old World Wisconsin expands; and how music transports us
    We talk about Scandinavian cuisine with the author of “The Swedish Cookbook.” Then, two overseers of Old World Wisconsin invite us to its expanded site. Then, we talk with the author of the new book “Transported: The Everyday Magic of Musical Daydreams.”
    19 May 2026, 7:41 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Physical therapy: hypermobility; Meat, sustainability and the future on our plates
    Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to talk about hypermobility, joint pain and receiving proper treatment. Then, author Bruce Friedrich joins us to talk about his book “Meat: How the Next Agricultural Revolution Will Transform Humanity’s Favorite Food — and Our Future.”
    18 May 2026, 7:22 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Garden Talk: Growing vegetables in containers; Is it time to try straw bale gardening?
    There is nothing like fresh food from your own garden! Mark Dwyer is back talk about growing veggies in containers adding ornamental edibles to your landscape. Then Joel Karsten is with us to help you with straw bale gardening.
    15 May 2026, 6:57 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Finding talented tradespeople for home projects; Exploring Lake Michigan’s many shipwrecks
    We talk about the challenges and advantages of enlisting skilled craftspeople for your home improvement projects with design and building professionals Chad Speight, Tony Trapp, and John Gishnock. Then, we go deep with shipwreck explorer Jerry Guyer of Milwaukee’s Len-Der Charters. 
    14 May 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Insect update; Preserving Wisconsin farmland for future generations; May is for wetlands
    First, we talk with Phil Pellitteri, an entomologist, about the bugs that want to eat your new plant growth this spring. Then, we talk about young farmers and land trusts with Adam D’Angelo and Alison Volk. Finally, we cover wetlands in celebration of American Wetlands Month with Katie Beilfuss.
    13 May 2026, 6:45 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Care for caregivers; stroke awareness; and a visit by Dr. Zorba Paster
    More Americans are caring for aging loved ones and experiencing related stress. Then, we talk about strokes – preventing them, recognizing the signs, and treatment. Then, we talk about other health issues with D. Zorba Paster.
    12 May 2026, 7:00 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Tech update; Robots and AI on the farm; Milwaukee’s The Whatnot Museum
    Tech expert Jesse La Grew is back to share the latest news on the regulation of virtual private networks, facial recognition technology and more. Then, UW-Stout professor Tina Lee joins to share how they’re bringing technology to Wisconsin farms. Finally, we meet Maria Cunningham, owner and curator of The Whatnot Museum in Milwaukee.
    11 May 2026, 7:20 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Garden Talk: Adding natives to an established garden; A photographer’s journey through grief and gardening
    Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers joins us to talk about the benefit of adding natives to your garden. Then we talk to celebrated photographer Jane Fulllton Alt about her beautiful new book.
    8 May 2026, 7:00 pm
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