The Lee Rayburn Show

Did you think winter was over? Not quite yet. We talk to the Weather Guys about what causes such late snow storms and how this winter stacks up to winter weather records in Wisconsin.

Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system, with symptoms becoming worse over time. We talk with two specialists about the disease and therapies that can help with the affliction.

Spring is a great time to prune and divide perennials, but not all of them. We talk about what perennials you can work with in the spring, the best methods for dividing and pruning, and when it makes sense to fertilize.

When you do your spring cleanup, don’t forget your car. We talk with a maintenance expert about tires, filters, oil changes and care for the exterior and interior of your vehicle.

Our guests from the International Crane Foundation tell us how cranes are doing in the state and around the world. And we discuss the organization’s $10 million expansion and renovation at their Baraboo headquarters.

Ginseng is important to Wisconsin and Wisconsin is important to ginseng. The crop that is grown primarily in the central part of the state, is considered the best quality in the world. We talk about why the quality is so high, it’s importance to our economy and recent developments in exporting the root.

Lyme disease in dogs is on the rise. We talk with a vet about what every dog owner should know about preventing, diagnosing and treating Lyme. And, April 23rd is Lost Dog Awareness Day so we’ll talk about options for tracking our pets.

Are you living your best life? A bestselling author joins us to talk about his new book, and how we can take cues from our pets to live a fuller and happier life, facing challenges with grace.

We learn about the depression-era circus with the author of a new chapter book for kids. We also look at how her life is reflected in the story, and how difficult it is to get published.

Our lawns are starting to turn green and it's time to talk about caring for them. Our turf expert talks about re-seeding and how best to repair winter damage. We also learn about new organic herbicides and robotic mowers.