The Larry Meiller Show

We look at how the biofuel process works and how microbes fit into bioenergy development. Or guests are researchers working with the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center.

Shorter days and cooler nights mean it’s time to start bringing in plants that summer outside. We talk with a horticulturist about how to successfully transition them back into your home.

It’s been an eventful year for Wisconsin Public Television's Inga Witscher. We catch up with her and talk to the show's new producer about the latest season of “Around The Farm Table.”

Supplements are controversial. We talk about the pros and cons of taking vitamins, minerals and nutraceuticals with "The People’s Pharmacy" hosts, Joe and Terry Graedon.

Getting advice from professionals can help you understand your pet’s behavior and how to change it. We talk with an animal behaviorist about what she does, and how you can find a professional to help you.

Who decided what normal is and why is it important? We talk to an author about his quest to be normal and the realization that his so-called abnormalities weren’t the problem, how others saw them was.

Ornamental grasses are wonderful additions to a landscape, they can add movement, color and texture year-round. We talk about how and where to use them and how to choose the best ones for your location.

During the late 1800s, manufacturers added chemical preservatives to food to keep it looking fresh and give it a longer shelf life. These chemicals were often dangerous to human health. We talk with a science writer about the history of food regulation in the U.S., and the safety of our food today.

A number of schools in Wisconsin grow food that is used in their lunchrooms. But the Menasha Joint School District is going one step further, it's using hydroponic gardens to grow greens. We talk to the Executive Chef who is overseeing the project.

You may have noticed more insects coming into your home at this time of the year. We talk with an entomologist about why that is and how to prevent them from coming inside.

We look at personal financial basics like budgeting, credit reports, and dealing with collection agencies. We also talk with our guest about services offered through the UW-Extention Financial Education Centers.

We talk about Wisconsin’s English and math proficiency test results. What they mean and what we should do about them. We also talk about climate change and clean water regulations.

Jumper’s or runner’s knee is a dull, aching pain that usually occurs on the front of the knee and often worsens with activity. We talk about the latest treatments with two physical therapists.

Spring and summer blooming plants are more common than those that bloom in the fall. Our guest has some recommendations for fall flowering shrubs and perennials. We also look at some unique bulbs.

Building an accessory dwelling unit, or "granny flat," is growing in popularity. We talk about the advantages of creating a separate living space and what it takes to build one.