The Lee Rayburn Show

It’s easy to take checking the weather forecast for granted. But how did predicting the weather come to be? We learn about one man’s impact on the history and invention of modern-day weather science.

Many gardeners are turning to fabric bags to grow their plants. We talk about why this method is beneficial for both plants and gardeners — and how you can get started.

Are you finding it hard to save for college? We talk about Wisconsin’s savings plan Edvest — and find out how you can use the program to cover the costs of higher education.

Many people are hoping to travel this summer. We talk to an expert about what to expect when flying, get suggestions for safe places to go and look at costs.

Spring is an important time for pollinators. We talk about wasp and bee queens and their quest for good nesting sites. We also take a look at the more numerous solitary bees and how to attract them to your garden.

Warm weather is on its way, and it’s time to do some maintenance on your grill. We talk about how to check the burners and igniter, and how to get rid of last year's grease buildup. We also look at how to choose a new grill and accessories.

The word kindness is used a lot — and despite what we may think, our guest says it is not a synonym for being nice. We talk about what being kind means and how it can transform all areas of your life.

What you eat can have a big impact on your body — especially when you're regularly exercising. We talk with our physical therapists about how to adjust your nutrition to match your exercise output.

Berries from your garden are a sweet treat. We talk with a UW-Extension expert about how to grow strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and more unusual crops like aronia, gooseberries and Juneberries.

Theft of catalytic converters is on the rise. We talk with a vehicle maintenance expert about why these parts are so valuable and how you’ll know yours is gone.