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1 In 3 Wisconsinites Is Obese, But The Keto Diet Likely Won't Reduce That Rate

Beth Olson

UW-Madison

Elizabeth Chitwood

UW-Madison

While the ketogenic diet may be trendy, it’s important to know what it is before jumping onto another health bandwagon.

Healthy Fats And Where They Fit In A Balanced Diet

Beth Olson

UW-Madison

Elizabeth Chitwood

UW-Madison

Although humans need to consume a certain amount of fat, not all fats are created equally.

Why Homegrown Garlic Is Best Planted In Autumn

Will Cushman

WisContext

October is the ideal time to plant garlic in Wisconsin, so long as growers properly prepare their newly-planted cloves for a long, cold winter.

The Sweet Tooth And Unique Scent Of Odorous House Ants

PJ Liesch

UW-Extension

The easiest way to identify odorous house ants isn't by sight, but by smell.

Stopping Unwanted Critters From Sneaking Indoors Requires Diligence

Mary Kate McCoy

Wisconsin Public Radio

Fall and winter's plunging temperatures inspire spending more time indoors, but that warmth can also be an invitation to some unwelcome guests.

Series: Managing Japanese Beetles

5 Ways To Battle Japanese Beetles While Protecting Pollinators

Vijai Pandian

UW-Extension

Reports of Japanese beetles chewing through the landscape are up in 2018, and their numbers are likely to be higher in Wisconsin than in previous years.

Preserving Fresh Produce With The Simplicity Of Cold Storage

Michelle Johnson

Wisconsin Public Radio

The peak of summer is a time when gardeners start turning their minds to preserving all the goodness they grow for the cold winter months that are all too soon ahead.

How To Pick, Plant And Propagate Perennial Plants In Gardens

Michelle Johnson

Wisconsin Public Radio

Gardeners around Wisconsin have thousands of choices when it comes to cultivating perennials, but success starts before they ever bring plants home from the nursery.

Helping Arborvitae And Other Evergreens Shake Off The Weight Of Snow

Vijai Pandian

UW-Extension

Heavy, wet snows can wreak havoc on many trees, particularly certain types of evergreens.

Gardeners Who Grow Potatoes Face A Lot Of Choices

Hayley Sperling

WisContext

While potatoes are typically grown on commercial farms, backyards can just as easily produce their own spud harvests.