Should you seed your prairie garden in the fall or summer? What about burning, when's the best time? We answer those questions, as well as talk about transplanting, collecting seeds and weed control with our prairie garden expert.

Four out of 10 students who start college drop out, leaving them worse off economically than if they hadn't started. We look at why this is happening and what can be done to change this outcome.

The world 50 years ago was a very different place, especially in the field of science. We talk about scientific changes on a personal level and on a global scale, with a professor at UW-Madison since 1969. Graphic courtesy of Bassam Shakhashiri

Prevention plays an important part in our health care and now it’s also becoming part of keeping our trees healthy. We talk to a tree pathologist about the value of a tree risk assessment. We also look at a number of tree diseases and their management.

Wisconsin is home to many different types of forests. We talk with our guest about the different classifications, why they are important and how climate change may affect them.

Technology is constantly changing, which affects how we learn and teach in our schools. We talk about the relationship between technology and education, and learn more about how classrooms are blending these innovations with teaching to better connect with students.

A new UW−Madison study shows that addressing students’ anxieties early in the school year can lead to better performance, higher grades, better attendance and fewer behavioral problems. We talk with a mental health expert about strategies for preparing students for the school year.

Sports aren’t the only things causing injuries to kids headed back to school. Our physical therapists talk about avoiding problems caused by heavy backpacks and uncomfortable shoes.

A water feature can transform an ordinary garden into an extraordinary one. We talk about what to consider when adding a pond or other water feature to your landscape, what plants work well and what you need to do to maintain it.

Wisconsin has seen a lot of flooding in the last year. We talk to our maintenance expert about what we should do if our car encounters high water.