Now is the time of year to really enjoy your yard. We share some updates on the latest in patio design with the owner of Hawks Landscape. And then talk with Diana Alfuth about how to beat the summer garden doldrums.

First, residential remodeler Chad Speight returns to talk about the latest trends in home renovations. Then, we talk with Josiah Perkins, a roofing contractor, about summertime roof care.

“Banking” DNA from endangered regional animals is under consideration by UW researchers. Then, we talk about forest school programs, which started in Wisconsin nearly 100 years ago. Then, we get seasonal paddling advice.

Mayo Clinic Ophthalmologist Dr. Matthew Cooke joins to talk about taking care of your eyes this summer. Then, we talk about the newest technology in diabetes treatments with Dr. Amrinder Singh of Ascension. Finally, we talk about agroforestry with Michael Bell.

We talk to a retired UW-Madison biochemist about how his discoveries led to Cologuard and other health screening technology. Then, we talk to a veteran county fair judge. Then, we revisit a conversation about the history of fairs in Wisconsin.

In the doldrums of winter we talk to the author of a new book that explores how mystery writers have used gardening in their books. And then we talk with an expert about growing succulents.

First, we talk with culinary historian and cookbook author Jessica B. Harris about her latest, “Braided Heritage: Recipes and Stories on the Origin of American Cuisine.” Then, blogger Ashley Kaye joins us to share how she travels the world, full-time.

UW Extension wildlife ecologist Scott Craven joins us for another Wildlife Wednesday. Then farmer Richard Cates Jr. shares the land ethic he describes in his new book, “A Creek Runs Through This Driftless Land.”

First, we talk about the book “Baseball Like It Oughta Be” with author Tom Alesia. Then, we cover disc golf in Wisconsin. We wrap it up by talking about show skiing with Tim Cullen, president of the Rock Aqua Jays Water Ski Show Team.

We talk about why UW-Madison will offer an Aging Studies Certificate starting this fall. Then, we’ll talk about the worrisome increase in U.S. deaths from alcohol-related liver disease. Then, the Weather Guys return after another widespread heat wave.