There comes a time in our lives when a move to an assisted living facility may be the best option for our health and well-being. When that time comes, it helps to have plenty of good information at your fingertips. Our guests discuss assisted living options in Wisconsin, how to choose a facility that’s right for you or a loved one, and how these services are paid for.

The invasive buckthorn shrub has invaded every area of the state. On this edition of Garden Talk we look at ways we can try to control it. We also talk about how to move woody, container plants in for the winter. Have you had any luck in controlling buckthorn on your property? Do you have questions about moving plants indoors for the winter? We'd like to hear from you, give us a call at 1-800-642-1234 or send an email to ideas-at-w-p-r-dot-org.

Insurance is complicated – where should you buy it, how much should you have, how do you know what covered? We talk with an experienced attorney about the ins and outs of insurance and how to hire a lawyer if you need one. What confused you about your insurance? Do you have questions about a claim? Join the conversation by calling 1-800-642-1234 or send an email to ideas-at-w-p-r-dot-org.

There’s lots of movement in the bird world this time of year. Our wildlife experts are back to tell us what birds are in Wisconsin now and share some rare bird sightings. They also look at creating habitat for wildlife and tell us about some fun fall activates. What birds have you seen in your area? What outside activities are you looking forward to this fall? We’d like to hear from you, give us a call at 1-800-642-1234 or send an email to ideas-at- W-P-R-dot-org.

Our Wisconsin winter is right around the corner. We talk with our vehicle maintenance expert about when and if you should buy new tires. We also talk about what else you should do to get ready for winter road conditions.

There have been a number of updates for Windows 10, some of them have caused problems. Our computer expert gives us some tips on how to fix the fixes. Have you had problems with Windows 10? We'd like to hear from you. Give us a call at 1-800-642-1234 or send an email to [email protected] .

There are some important do’s and don’ts when it comes to dividing perennials. Our gardening expert talks about proper techniques and also looks at fall planting and pruning.

It's harvest season for many Wisconsin farmers! We talk with Wisconsin Public Television's Inga Witscher about harvesting garlic and get a preview of the next season of “Around the Farm Table.”

Wisconsin author Kathleen Ernst has just release the latest in her Chloe Ellefson mystery series. This time Chloe is in Mineral Point to explore the early mining of lead in Wisconsin at the Pendarvis historical site.

For several years, higher than normal ozone levels have been recorded over Sheboygan. This is usually the case over larger cities. We talk to the leader of the research project that is collecting data to see why ozone levels are high.