What does winter weather mean for our gardens? We check-in on the effects of snow and cold temperatures on plants and plant diseases. We also preview the upcoming Wisconsin Public Television Garden Expo, which runs Feb. 9-11.

Cancer DNA can provide important clues about the best way to treat the disease. We talk with an oncologist and DNA counselor about these new treatments and what it can mean to patients whose cancers have spread and are incurable by standard treatments.

The majority of children are not meeting the current physical activity and dietary guidelines for Americans. As a result, childhood obesity has tripled in the last three decades, increasing the risk of many diseases. We talk about what can be done to reverse this trend with our guest.

Whether you call them camps, cottages or cabins, since the beginning of the 20 th century, these retreats have held a special place in the hearts of many American families. We talk to a self-proclaimed “cabinologist” about the role the cabin plays in family history, nostalgia and memories.

We talk about tips, tricks and the lore of gardening in the north with our guest, the editor of Northern Gardener. Her new book covers 150 years of gardening.

Our cats and dogs can get all sorts of eye problems. We talk about some of the more common ones with regular guest Dr. Sandi Sawchuk. We also take a look at catnip and its effect on our feline companions.

Can we believe published research findings? We talk to our regular physical therapists about how to decide if the research you read can be trusted and how to analyze the outcomes.

We can learn a few things about getting the most from our gardens from commercial growers. Our guest has 20 years of growing experience and will have tips you can use in your organic vegetable garden.

It's Taxes 101. We talk about what changes you should be aware of when you complete your taxes this year, and look at some unusual tax situations.

Could there be an up side to our recent bitter cold? Insect expert JC Liesch is back to tell us if the populations of mosquitoes, ticks and other nasty bugs will be affected in the coming year.