There’s a little apple stand on the side of the highway five miles north of Wild Rose. We hear a story from “Our Wisconsin” magazine about the owner’s trust in the community to pay for the apples. Plus more stories from around the state.
It’s the perfect time to collect native plant seeds. We talk with two experts about the best ways to save them, and when and how to plant. We’ll also talk about pollinator gardens.
Preventative maintenance on your vehicle can not only save you money, but it can also save your life - especially in the winter. We talk with an expert about what we need to do before winter weather settles in.
Biologist and entomologist PJ Liesch is back to talk about how the weather this year affected Wisconsin’s insects. Plus, we hear why 2022 was an odd year for the Japanese Beetle.
One in 13 children live with food allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A dietitian shares how to make Halloween safer for them, plus we get some nutritional tips for fall.
Growing berries in Wisconsin can be tricky. We talk with an expert about getting your plants through the winter months and how to get a bumper crop next season.
With energy costs soaring, making your home energy efficient is more important than ever. We talk about what areas to focus on with our home improvement specialist.
Half of Wisconsin’s birds winter in tropical habitats. Research shows that migration is when 60 to 70 percent of annual bird mortality happens. We talk about how people are trying to make migratory birds’ journeys a little easier.
How would you describe the state of Wisconsin to someone who’s never heard of it? We talk with two geographers who do just that in their book “The Geography of Wisconsin.”
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About The Lee Rayburn Show
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WPR's weekday call-in show, continuing the trusted tradition of Larry Meiller. Host Lee Rayburn talks with expert guests and listeners about the outdoors, technology, books, home improvement, consumer…
issues, and more — practical advice and real conversations to help you make the most of everyday life.