10 episodes

Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on The Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.

The Larry Meiller Show Wisconsin Public Radio

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.7 • 78 Ratings

Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on The Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.

    Garden Talk: Spring in the native garden

    Garden Talk: Spring in the native garden

    Fluctuations in temperature and precipitation can cause a gardener problems. We talk with plant expert Susan Carpenter about how climate changes affect native plants. UW-Arboretum

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Intro to tandem bicycling; A bike shop for ‘non-cyclists’

    Intro to tandem bicycling; A bike shop for ‘non-cyclists’

    A Green Bay-area couple share their long-distance adventures riding a bicycle built for two. Then, a Lake Mills bike shop owner prefers to fix and sell used bikes to regular folks “to break down the barriers between our butts and our bikes.”

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Looking after Wisconsin’s large, non-hunted birds; Starting a backyard chicken coop

    Looking after Wisconsin’s large, non-hunted birds; Starting a backyard chicken coop

    We talk with two scientists from Wisconsin Green Fire about a study on large bird mortality and injury. Then, we move to the basics of backyard chickens with a farmer from Northwest Wisconsin.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Pet care: What to do when your dog won’t stop barking

    Pet care: What to do when your dog won’t stop barking

    It’s natural for dogs to bark, but there comes a point when constant, aggravated barking is a nuisance for humans and a sign of concern for the dog. One of our favorite veterinarians is back to share how to help a dog that barks too much.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Sustainable energy at home and in the community

    Sustainable energy at home and in the community

    First, we talk about ENERGY STAR, a program that can help you conserve and save money at home. Then, we hear updates about a Wisconsin-based clean energy initiative.

    • 1 hr 13 min
    Garden Talk: If not grass then what? Lawn alternatives

    Garden Talk: If not grass then what? Lawn alternatives

    Many people are interested in lawns that feed pollinators. We talk with a turf expert about the latest research on non-grass alternatives and answer your lawn care questions.

    • 1 hr 13 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
78 Ratings

78 Ratings

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