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4/11/13 11:00am |
Spring home projects and repairs - There are always more home projects to do than there are free hours in the week. Larry Meiller gets advice for prioritizing our spring repair projects.
Guest(s): Ken Adams , John Freiburger |
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4/10/13 11:45am |
The Drunken Botanist, Amy Stewart - Whether your favorite cocktail has rum, vodka, whiskey, or another spirit in it, you have a plant to thank! Larry Meiller finds out about the botanical origins of a variety of libations.
Guest(s): Amy Stewart |
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4/10/13 11:00am |
Prescribed burns for forest health - Smokey Bear always tells us to prevent forest fires. But Larry Meiller finds out how controlled burns can improve the health of forests and other ecosystems.
Guest(s): Hannah Spaul , Jolene Ackerman |
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4/9/13 11:00am |
Keeping our pets happy and healthy - It's heartworm awareness month. Larry Meiller finds out what we need to do to keep our pets healthy. Plus, recent pet food recalls to be aware of.
Guest(s): Dr Sandra Sawchuk |
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4/8/13 11:00am |
Consumer protection and current scams - Larry Meiller finds out what scams and questionable business practices the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's complaint department has heard about recently.
Guest(s): Sandy Chalmers , Michelle Reinen |
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4/6/13 7:00am |
Garden Talk: Terri Schmit - Gourds are a fascinating vegetable. On Garden Talk, Cynthia Schuster finds out how to grow different intriguing varieties, and their many uses after harvest! Plus details about the upcoming Wisconsin Gourd Society annual festival.
Guest(s): Terri Schmit |
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4/5/13 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Terri Schmit - Gourds are a fascinating vegetable. On Garden Talk, Cynthia Schuster finds out how to grow different intriguing varieties, and their many uses after harvest! Plus details about the upcoming Wisconsin Gourd Society annual festival.
Guest(s): Terri Schmit |
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4/4/13 11:00am |
Tax Preparation: Dale Kunin CPA - Tax Day is just two weeks away. Larry Meiller gets help on last minute tax issues, and finds out how to file an extension when needed.
Guest(s): Dale Kunin |
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4/3/13 11:00am |
Wisconsin Wildlife Update with Scott Craven - Spring is a busy time for our wildlife. Larry Meiller finds out about the upcoming Great Wisconsin Birdathon, Conservation Congress meetings, and whether there will be a season for hunting woodchucks.
Guest(s): Scott Craven |
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4/2/13 11:45am |
Get the most nutrition for your money - No matter how much we have in our food budgets, we all want to get the best and healthiest food for less. Larry Meiller finds out how you can get the most nutrition for your money.
Guest(s): Gayle Coleman , Shelley King-Curry |
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4/2/13 11:00am |
Mike Leckrone and the UW Marching Band - Who doesn't love the U-W Varsity Band? Larry Meiller welcomes Mike Leckrone to talk about the history and traditions of the Band, and its upcoming spring concert.
Guest(s): Prof Michael Leckrone |
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4/1/13 11:00am |
Personal Computer Advice with Peter Greene - Technology can be a great tool. And sometimes it can even be a lifesaver. Larry Meiller finds out about an app to help us avoid dangerous interactions between medications. Plus, this month's list of useful websites.
Guest(s): Peter Greene |
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3/30/13 7:00am |
Garden Talk: Barb Larson - On this encore edition of Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out some great ways to get a head start on spring gardening. Plus, ways to assess lawn damage due to ice and snow.
Guest(s): Barb Larson |
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3/29/13 11:00am |
Garden Talk: Barb Larson - On Garden Talk, Larry Meiller finds out some great ways to get a head start on spring gardening. Plus, ways to assess lawn damage due to ice and snow.
Guest(s): Barb Larson |
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3/28/13 11:00am |
Appraisals and Collectibles with Shirley Baumann - Did you see the recent story about a $3 Chinese bowl that was sold at auction for over two million dollars? Larry Meiller finds out how to know if there is a treasure hiding amidst our collectibles.
Guest(s): Shirley Baumann |
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3/27/13 11:45am |
Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center - Larry Meiller visits with people from the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center. They share what they've learned about biodiversity in the agricultural landscape, and how bioenergy fits in. Plus, information on the upcoming opening of the Wisconsin Energy Institute.
Guest(s): Tim Meehan Ph.D, John Greenler |
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3/27/13 11:00am |
Twenty Years of Big River magazine - Big River magazine is celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Larry Meiller finds out what they've covered over the years, and some of the best ways to enjoy the Mighty Mississippi.
Guest(s): Reggie McLeod |
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3/26/13 11:45am |
Modern Maple, Teresa Marrone - Tapping maple trees and making maple syrup is part of our Upper Midwest culture. Larry Meiller finds out how the process has changed over the years, and how to use the delicious end-product.
Guest(s): Teresa Marrone |
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3/26/13 11:00am |
This Wicked Rebellion, Michael Edmonds - While there were no Civil War battles in Wisconsin, soldiers from our state took part in many of the major events of that conflict. Larry Meiller hears what we can learn from the letters that they wrote to loved ones at home.
Guest(s): Michael Edmonds |
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3/25/13 11:45am |
Weather Update with The UW Weather Guys - If you're wondering whether spring is ever going to arrive in Wisconsin, you're not alone! Larry Meiller visits with the UW Weather Guys, and finds out if they know!
Guest(s): Steve Ackerman , Jon Martin |
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