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Garden Talk: Fall lawn maintenance and urban forestry
Turf expert Doug Soldat is back with his annual fall lawn tutorial. We talk with him about how our humid summer affected our lawns and what to do to get ready for spring. In the last half hour we get…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Preparing wills, estate plans and other legal issues, Dane County Food Collective works to improve local food system
We talk with attorneys Michael Riley and Emily Selner about elder law, including what to know about wills and naming someone as your power of attorney. Then, we hear about the Dane County Food Collec…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Insects not spreading disease, despite fear; solar energy options; and why farmers are planting prairies
Wisconsin’s assassin bugs and mosquitoes could be worse. Then, a solar industry rep explains the tech and what the loss of federal tax credits could mean for customers. Then, we talk about the many b…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Dr. Zorba Paster visits Larry, “True North Cabin Cookbook,” Secretary of Wisconsin Department of Tourism on what to do this fall
We reflect on 33 years of “Zorba Paster On Your Health” with Dr. Zorba Paster himself. Then, author Stephanie Hanson joins us to talk about her new “True North Cabin Cookbook.” Finally, Wisconsin Dep…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Walking off lower back pain; the parental grief of “empty nest syndrome”
We look at the effectiveness of walking to relieve lower back pain, then we talk to behavioral health specialist Anne Totero about the emotional distress parents often feel when their children leave …
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Garden Talk: Tree health and adding spring color with bulbs
We talk with DNR Forest Health Specialist Paul Cigan about what’s been going on in the state forests this year. We also look at how to add color to your spring lawn.
Published on 2 months ago
Home improvement: decks and shoreland care
First, residential remodeler Chad Speight returns with Tim Quigley to talk about the latest trends in decks and outdoor living spaces. Then, we’ll hear why it’s important to care for private lake sho…
Published on 2 months ago
Wild rice harvest woes, how carbon fees could lower energy bills, and prescribed burn training
Wisconsin sees its wild rice harvest continue to fall. Then, a a researcher explains how consumers could see lower energy bills. Then, we learn how to get trained as a Burn Boss.
Published on 2 months ago
Digestive health, Healing after heartbreak, “Time, Beauty, and Grief: A Hike Through Wisconsin’s 50 State Parks”
We talk about common gastrointestinal issues with Dr. Siegfried Yu. Then, psychologist and author Guy Winch joins us to talk about the effects of heartbreak. Finally, discuss “Time, Beauty, and Grief…
Published on 2 months ago
AI erodes critical thinking, study says; poets spotlighted in PBS Wisconsin series; and agency tackles childhood trauma
Increasing reliance on AI is taking a toll on independent thinking. Then, we talk about a new PBS Wisconsin web series “Welcome Poets.” Then, the Rainbow Project helps children and families recover f…
Published on 2 months ago