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The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio

The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin Public Radio

2758 - Garden Talk: Why we garden; Wisconsin native ecosystems

2758 - Garden Talk: Why we garden; Wisconsin native ecosystems

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The Larry Meiller Show from Wisconsin Public Radio

Episodes

Garden Talk: Why we garden; Wisconsin native ecosystems

A pre-road trip vehicle checklist; and the history of brewing beer in the Madison area

Wisconsin author shares tips for traveling better in old age

Dog training manual author returns; and how best to handle the end of a pet’s life

Catching up with Michael Perry; The top songs of 1967

Garden Talk: Keeping pollinators in mind; Outdoor living for indoor plants

Wind turbine building crew at center of novel ‘Pigeon Falls’; and how to shop for liability insurance

Insect update; Outdoor writers talk about Wisconsin’s turkey hunt, Conservation Congress and more

Real property tax relief, and professional tax advice

Physical therapists answer your questions; ‘Born to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisconsin Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving’

Garden Talk: When your garden gets thirsty; The Vicars of Vegetables reunite!

Ways to prevent water in your basement; and the pros and cons of hot tub ownership

Birdwatching in the summer: What to watch for when migration ends

A Med Flight physician retires; and Alzheimer’s disease research and treatment

Technology update; ‘The Long Game’

Garden Talk: How to stretch your gardening dollars; The growing popularity of raised beds

Protection from scams, and the limited value of extended warranties

Wildlife Wednesday; Managed grazing in Wisconsin

A science literacy advocate; and making falling space debris less dangerous; listener suggestions

Literary horror set in Antarctica is subject of UW professor’s novel; Your guide to summertime cooking and grilling

Garden Talk: Bayfield in Bloom 2026

School boards are bastions of democracy; farmer and aid worker writes memoir; and the history of a Madison sports stadium

Spotting springtime invasive plants; Wild turkeys in Wisconsin; Whooping crane population update

Protecting our pets from ticks; and a new ban on taking native reptiles from the wild

The unifying and healing powers of music

Garden Talk: Tomato growers handbook; We need bugs; Pet safe gardens

The implications of ‘gray divorce’; and regional news from Big River Magazine

Biodiversity in our state; Port Washington’s environmentally-friendly marina; Mushrooms in the garden

Swedish cuisine; Old World Wisconsin expands; and how music transports us

Physical therapy: hypermobility; Meat, sustainability and the future on our plates

Garden Talk: Growing vegetables in containers; Is it time to try straw bale gardening?

Finding talented tradespeople for home projects; Exploring Lake Michigan’s many shipwrecks

Insect update; Preserving Wisconsin farmland for future generations; May is for wetlands

Care for caregivers; stroke awareness; and a visit by Dr. Zorba Paster

Tech update; Robots and AI on the farm; Milwaukee’s The Whatnot Museum

Garden Talk: Adding natives to an established garden; A photographer’s journey through grief and gardening

Great new books to read this summer

Wildlife Wednesday: Transform your woodland into a wildlife haven

Spring issue of ‘Our Wisconsin’ revels in state character and beauty

Cooking fresh fish with Chef Joel Olson

Garden Talk: What to do now to make your garden better later

State bureau inspects everything from gas pumps to grocery store scales

Wisconsin’s fishing season opener with Captain Barb Carey

Pet care: Spring grooming and tick checks

The state of science funding; Weather Guys talk about April’s severe storms

Garden Talk: Plants in the spring garden; How to design a spot for pollinators

A baker shares her favorite ingredients, recipes; a preview of new Wisconsin-made stage plays; and how the state is luring film, TV projects

Conservation gardening; Biofuel development

Bankruptcy as a last resort; how small claims court works; and the economic impact of golf

Physical therapists answer your shoulder health questions; Pickleball’s popularity in Wisconsin

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