The Lee Rayburn Show

The Vicars are back to talk about cultivating and caring for vegetables. We look at the five new winners of the All-American Selections (AAS) designation. They include cucumber, tomato and watermelon varieties.

Thinking of starting a remodeling project? We talk about general home renovation and restoration do's and don’ts with two experts in the industry.

We find out what is going on with our fine feathered friends in the midst of our Wisconsin summer. Our birding expert tells us how they are doing after the cold spring weather, we listen to bird calls and talk about some recent sightings of birds that aren’t usually found in the state.

These days we need passwords for everything. And making them easy enough to remember but hard enough to keep your information safe, isn’t a simple task. Password managers may be the answer. We talk to our guest about how to use them and which work well depending on your needs.

We look at summer movies and find some original stories among the sequels, superhero movies and reboots. We also talk about the new Tarantino movie with an actor from the Madison area.

Sunscreen can help prevent skin cancer, but choosing the best kind can be confusing. We talk to a dermatologist about how sunscreen works, what type of is best, and how you should apply it.

Animals and plants in a shared ecosystem have evolved to be codependent. We talk about how to choose native plant varieties that will support the most wildlife, and how to blend native plants into your home garden to create a beautiful and sustainable habitat.

What music do you put on when you want to get into a better mood? We talk with our music expert about popular songs that help make us feel more energized and upbeat.

When a major medical event, like a heart attack happens, much attention is placed on physical recovery. We talk with psychologist Shilagh Mirgain about the psychological healing that also needs to take place.

We explore the vast public lands and amazing wildlife of Alaska. We also take a look at lessening the effects of garden pests and learn the proper way to clean a bird feeder.