The Lee Rayburn Show

Your shrubs and trees — especially those that are newly planted — need different care in the colder months. We talk about what to do before the ground freezes, how to protect them from fluctuating temperatures, and when it’s safe to prune.

Fermentation is a wonderful way to preserve your harvest and benefit your health. We talk with a dietician about basic vegetable fermentation and the skills and tools needed for making sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles and other foods.

After a hiatus caused by the pandemic, PBS Wisconsin is welcoming back “Around the Farm Table.” We talk to the host and director of the show about what we can expect to see.

Women landowners and conservation professionals have formed an organization to help other women learn and share with each other. We talk about the organization and their mentoring workshops and field days.

Bugs may give us the creepy-crawlies, but their contributions to the world we live in are essential. We talk about what insects do for us and how we can go about rebugging the planet.

This is the worst time of year for dogs who suffer from allergies. We talk with a veterinarian about what you can do to help your pup get through the season, look at pet insurance, and the effect of the pandemic on animal clinics.

We hear from a meteorologist based in La Crosse about weather events in western Wisconsin. We also talk with our weather guys about the fall forecast, we learn if weather can trigger migraines, and whether volcanic eruptions impact weather patterns.

Wisconsin Energy Institute guests join us to talk about clean energy policies that could help reduce emissions of harmful air pollutants and improve air quality and public health. Additionally, we learn about environmental justice and why climate change burdens are often unequally impacting communities of color.

As the growing season winds down, gardeners start dreaming of spring bulbs. We talk about how to find, select, and plant tulips, daffodils, and other spring blooming bulbs.

Information on COVID-19 vaccinations changes daily — and is plagued with inaccuracies. We talk with an infectious disease specialist about what the scientific evidence is saying, the latest on this year’s flu strain, and what other vaccinations you should consider getting.