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Garden Talk: Back to the roots of organic gardening; Selecting plants for winter color and texture
The concept of growing organic has changed over the years, we talk about how with the author Eliot Coleman. And then Mark Dwyer is back to share his expertise on garden plant selection.
Published on 11 hours ago
Upgrading kitchens and bathrooms, and search-and-rescue airboat named Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin
From touchless faucets and bidets to in-home saunas and cold-plunge pools, the remodeling options for kitchens and bathrooms depend on your budget. We talk to two Madison-area home improvement expert…
Published on 1 day, 11 hours ago
A look at phenology as fall fades into winter, “Birds of the Great Lakes,” How to see birds at Horicon Marsh
We talk about the changing seasons with Stan Temple, a wildlife ecologist. Then, Dexter Patterson talks about his latest book, “Birds of the Great Lakes.” Finally, Liz Herzmann gives us an update fro…
Published on 2 days, 11 hours ago
Health Day: Lessening holiday stress, multiple sclerosis research and fundraising, and coping with menopause
We get advice for dealing with anxiety around the holidays. Then, an MS researcher and advocate share their optimism. Then, a physician helps women through menopause.
Published on 3 days, 11 hours ago
Tech update, Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald on the 50th anniversary of its sinking
We talk about improving your home’s Wi-Fi with tech expert Jesse La Grew. Then, Steve Ackerman, an emeritus professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, and Frederick Stonehouse, …
Published on 4 days, 12 hours ago
Garden Talk: Adaptable plants; Growing pawpaw
Climate change is affecting everything on earth, including where plants will thrive or barely survive. In this episode we talk about what plants are able to adapt to changing weather patterns and how…
Published on 1 week ago
Financial advice for all, daylight savings from an ecological perspective, and truffle-hunting researchers
Don’t sleep on retirement planning. Rather, start investing and saving now. Then, we explore how daylight savings time is against nature. Then, two truffle researchers explain how they found a new sp…
Published on 1 week, 1 day ago
Wildlife update: Citizen science opportunities, ‘Deer Hunt Wisconsin’ TV special
Wildlife experts Jamie Nack and David Drake return to talk about how you can help out with a bird count and UW-Madison’s Urban Canid Project. Then, we talk about the deer hunting season with Dan Smal…
Published on 1 week, 2 days ago
New treatment for movement disorders; Wisconsin’s assisted living landscape
First, we explore movement disorders, such as tremors, epilepsy, or Parkinson’s, and a new treatment for them with Dr. Kunal Gupta of Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Then, wh…
Published on 1 week, 3 days ago
Podcasters reminisce about life on the farm, Soybean industry report, How to brew better coffee
First, Daryl Wermedal and Dan Wiese join us to talk about their podcast, “Farm Tales and Cow Pies.” Then, we cover the soybean industry with farmer Tony Mellenthin. Finally, an on-air workshop on mak…
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago