Ornamental grasses are wonderful additions to a landscape, they can add movement, color and texture year-round. We talk about how and where to use them and how to choose the best ones for your location.

During the late 1800s, manufacturers added chemical preservatives to food to keep it looking fresh and give it a longer shelf life. These chemicals were often dangerous to human health. We talk with a science writer about the history of food regulation in the U.S., and the safety of our food today.

A number of schools in Wisconsin grow food that is used in their lunchrooms. But the Menasha Joint School District is going one step further, it's using hydroponic gardens to grow greens. We talk to the Executive Chef who is overseeing the project.

You may have noticed more insects coming into your home at this time of the year. We talk with an entomologist about why that is and how to prevent them from coming inside.

We look at personal financial basics like budgeting, credit reports, and dealing with collection agencies. We also talk with our guest about services offered through the UW-Extention Financial Education Centers.

We talk about Wisconsin’s English and math proficiency test results. What they mean and what we should do about them. We also talk about climate change and clean water regulations.

Jumper’s or runner’s knee is a dull, aching pain that usually occurs on the front of the knee and often worsens with activity. We talk about the latest treatments with two physical therapists.

Spring and summer blooming plants are more common than those that bloom in the fall. Our guest has some recommendations for fall flowering shrubs and perennials. We also look at some unique bulbs.

Building an accessory dwelling unit, or "granny flat," is growing in popularity. We talk about the advantages of creating a separate living space and what it takes to build one.

Monarchs have begun their annual migration from Wisconsin to Mexico. Although it’s been a good year for the butterflies, overall populations are down 80 percent in the last 25 years. We look at what is being done to protect them in our state.