Jeff Robbins

Several species of bats call Wisconsin home. Naturalists herald these winged mammals as important pollinators and marvels of echolocation. Author Alyson Brokaw talked bats, bat boxes, and bat sightings on a recent episode of “The Larry Meiller Show.”

Ever thought about growing your own potatoes? It’s easy to be a chip off the old block if you follow the right steps. UW-Madison Professor and Extension Specialist Amanda Gevens explains how.

Novice gardeners wondering where to start their gardening adventures might want to try straw bale gardening. Joel Karsten, author and inventor of this unique gardening technique, recently appeared on WPR’s “Garden Talk” to discuss the many benefits of straw bale gardening.

Filmmaking brothers Anders and Davin Lindwall visited WPR’s “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about their first feature film, the Wisconsin-based “Green and Gold.”

John Freiburger, a Wisconsin registered home inspector who specializes in evaluating older structures, visited “The Larry Meiller Show” to discuss how to winterize your home for maximum comfort and efficiency.

Leaving a beloved pet behind while on vacation can be tough. A Lake Mills veterinarian joined “The Larry Meiller Show” to explain what to plan for if you decide to bring them along.

UW-Madison Professor Emerita Karen Holden visited “The Larry Meiller Show” to discuss the current and future solvency of the Social Security program.

Karen Mayhew and Elaine Becker joined “The Larry Meiller Show” to talk about the benefits of using wool to enhance soil.

Shawn Kuhn of Vitruvian Farms visited “The Larry Meiller Show” to give advice to gardeners on extending their growing season.

The owners of a venerable Milwaukee-area aquarium store recently visited “The Larry Meiller Show” to discuss how easy it can be to have a beautiful and relaxing home aquarium.