A successful native garden requires planning. We talk with nationally recognized native plant expert Neil Diboll about how to select the right plants and how to determine their location in your garden. We also talk about how to prepare soil and spring prairie maintenance. Click here for more info on prairie gardens.

Garden Talk: Prairie garden design principles

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We talk to authors of new book “Chasing the Stars,” James Lattis and Kelly Tyrrell, about the history and astronomical impact of the Washburn Observatory on the UW-Madison campus. Then, […]

The history of astronomy at UW-Madison; Passion for amateur rocketry

The Midwest is home to more than 150 butterfly species. You can welcome these winged pollinators into your backyard with planning and proper plant selection. Horticulture educator Lisa Johnson shares […]

Garden Talk: Transform your backyard into a butterfly’s paradise

We talk with English food writer Carol Wilson about her new cookbook and take a look at where to go for food tours when traveling in the UK with local […]

Exploring the food and travel destinations of Britain

May 4 is the fishing opener in Wisconsin, the turkey hunt is underway and deer, elk and wolf management are in the news. Wildlife ecologist Scott Craven talks with us […]

Wildlife Wednesday: The fishing opener, spring hunting, frog and bird calls and more

Author Jennifer Chiaverini joins to talk about her latest book, “The Museum of Lost Quilts.” Then, Anne Sayers, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, returns with ideas of springtime […]

Garden Talk: Prairie garden design principles

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