The Lee Rayburn Show

Nationally recognized native plant expert Neil Diboll talks about his new guide book on prairie plants. He also answers your questions about planting natives in the spring.

In the spring melting snow and rain can become a problem to homeowners. We talk with an expert in the construction business about how to keep your house dry.

We get an update on spring animal activity and hear how landowners can better their coverts. Plus, a Wisconsin grad student shares his plans to hike the Appalachian Trail.

It turns out there are stories behind the mathematical theorems taught in school. A UW-Platteville professor shares the history of math and the importance of including it in the classroom.

People have gathered in Baraboo to celebrate Aldo Leopold each March for more than two decades. We talk about this year’s Leopold Week and what attendees can expect to learn.

Today’s farms look a little different from farms of the past. Take a walk through a barn and you might notice robots milking cows or a tractor driving itself. We talk with an agricultural engineer about advancements in farm technology.

Wisconsin farms contribute $104.8 annually to the state’s economy. We talk with the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection about agricultural development.

One of the most important decisions a gardener makes during the year is to choose which varieties to plant. Our guests talk about how seeds are developed and ways to share information about them with other gardeners.

Springtime is approaching and that means millions of birds will return home from the south. We get an update about wild birds and avian flu, plus learn what we can do to combat bird loss.

There are plenty of towns to explore and events to attend this spring in Wisconsin. The Secretary-Designee of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism visits to share what you can add to your calendar.