Wildfires are fairly uncommon in the Northeast, but that could be changing. On the next WWL, author John Vaillant joins us for the hour. He’s the author of Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World.

According to author Sy Montgomery, there are four chickens for every human on the planet. Sy joins us to discuss her new book, "What the Chicken Knows," and the uncommon knowledge about these most common birds.

With the changing season, it’s time to close the garden down. After a 10-year-run, this series is also ending, but keep nurturing your backyard and container gardens!

If you want to enjoy your spring flowering tulips, daffodils, crocus and other bulbs a little earlier in spring or if you don’t have a garden, consider forcing them in containers.

Plant hard- and softneck garlic and mild-flavored shallots in the fall for an early summer harvest.

A large part of the landmark mountain was nearly destroyed in the early 20th century. A local group banded together to save it.

While the look of a cleaned garden might be appealing, it's not the best for the ecology around your yard.

Have you seen a bear where you live? This hour, DEEP's wildlife biologist joins us to talk about the bear population in Connecticut and what it means to be bear-aware.

While tulips, daffodils, and crocus bulbs are commonly planted each October, don't forget about alliums. Alliums, aka flowering onions, come back each year and deer, rabbit and mice don't seem to bother with them.

There is nothing like biting into a crisp, fresh apple. This hour, we’re talking to one local apple grower working to bring unique apple breeds to our state. Plus, a look at the history and revival of apple cider.

Bring these cook's favorites indoors for the fall and winter: parsley, rosemary, geraniums, chives, thyme and oregano. Once inside, mature potted herbs will continue to send out shoots and leaves into November, and under grow lights, your herbs will continue growing into winter.

Boltonia is a pollinator favorite often visited by butterflies, bees and other insects. It's deer and rabbit proof and a delightful fall flower for your garden.