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

Protection from scams, and the limited value of extended warranties

Wisconsinites are being hit with a litany of new and old scams, we learn from the state’s consumer protection office. Then, we talk to a Wirecutter writer about why extended warranties are almost never worth the cost.

Wildlife Wednesday; Managed grazing in Wisconsin

Scott Craven, emeritus professor and UW Extension wildlife ecologist, joins us for another Wildlife Wednesday. Then, we talk about managed grazing. Our guests are Chris Johnson, a grazing biologist with Ducks Unlimited and owner/operator of his own grazing farm, and Nicole Muschinske, the programs and engagement coordinator at GrassWorks.

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

We talk about how scientists and the general public could benefit from greater science literacy. Then, we talk about how to reduce the amount of space debris falling to Earth. Then, we ask for listeners to call in with their suggestions for future topics and guests.

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

First we talk with author Quan Barry about “The Unveiling,” our latest book club selection. Then, Chef Luke Zahm and Chef Patrick O’Halloran return to talk about cooking for the summer months.

Garden Talk: Bayfield in Bloom 2026

We are once again celebrating northern Wisconsin with our annual live broadcast from Bayfield.