Garden Talk: Why we garden; Wisconsin native ecosystems

Introducing The Lee Rayburn Show

Lee Rayburn invites you to join him starting Monday as he continues the 59-year legacy of Larry Meiller on WPR. Each weekday, Lee brings helpful conversations with interesting guests — and you, the audience — covering health, money, pets, wildlife, weather, technology, home improvement, car repair, and more. The Lee Rayburn Show airs Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Garden Talk: Outdoor living spaces; Effective landscape lighting

Now is the time of year to really enjoy your yard. We share some updates on the latest in patio design with the owner of Hawks Landscape in Wauwatosa. And then we talk with Woody Kerwin about how and where to use lighting.

Home improvement: Energy efficiency and your home’s exterior, Concrete for driveways

Wisconsin registered home inspector John Freiburger is back to share how you can make your home more energy efficient by improving its exterior. Then, we cover what you need to know about caring for concrete with James Ruston of Wingra Redi-Mix.

Honey bees and their social behavior, Sharp-tailed grouse conservation, and truffle-hunting researchers

First, we talk with Marquette professor Chelsea Cook about her research on honey bees, beekeeping and her work in the community. Then we hear the sharp-tailed grouse’s conservation story from Bob Hanson of the DNR. Finally, two truffle researchers explain how they found a new species of the fungi in Wisconsin.

Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened

We say a fond farewell to Larry Meiller in his 60th year of broadcasting for Wisconsin Public Radio. Join Lee Rayburn and Jill Nadeau as they talk with Larry about his fondest memories and hear some of the questions his regular quests have had for him.