Ben Futa Archives - PBS Wisconsin

Let’s Grow Stuff: Designing your turf-free landscape

August 10, 2023

Note: This is Part Two of a 3-part blog series explaining how to “Replace your lawn with something better, a…

Let’s Grow Stuff … in a community garden!

July 7, 2023

Greetings from the garden! I’m Sig, one of Let’s Grow Stuff’s green-ish thumb enthusiasts here at PBS Wisconsin. You might…

Let’s Grow Stuff: A proximity to plants on the balcony

October 20, 2022

Greetings from the balcony garden! Sig, here, one final time this season with some reflections on my foray into small-space…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Ben’s weekend wins for autumn

October 7, 2022

One of my favorite things about gardening is that it’s an endless form of job security; it’s a hobby that…

Let’s Grow Stuff: From planning to planting a balcony garden

June 15, 2022

Greetings from the balcony garden! It’s me, again, Sig — beginning gardener, budding grower and blog contributor for the new…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Mulling over ‘No Mow May’

June 8, 2022

Pros, cons and tips & tricks for rewilding our own outdoors for May and beyond. I first heard about No…

Let’s Grow Stuff: You, me and a balcony!

April 13, 2022

Greetings from the (balcony) garden! I’m Sig, resident blogger and amateur gardener for PBS Wisconsin’s Let’s Grow Stuff. I’m here…

Let’s Grow Stuff: 2022 garden trends – synergy, connection and resilience

March 16, 2022

Show of hands – who planted a “Covid Victory Garden” in 2020? If you raised your hand, you’re one among…

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Andrew Carlson

As a community engagement manager for PBS Wisconsin, I create lasting relationships with communities around the state, connecting folks through our programming, outreach, and events. Outside of work, I love hiking with my partner, traveling, making music, and meeting friends old and new.

Becky Marburger

As a member of our Marketing and Communications team, I help share PBS Wisconsin's story, including the content we produce and opportunities we provide. Outside the office, you'll likely find me with my nose in a book, outdoors or farming!

Erik Ernst

I'm the promotion manager at PBS Wisconsin. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Inga Witscher

Inga Witscher is a passionate Wisconsin dairy farmer, cheesemaker and host of PBS Wisconsin’s Around the Farm Table.

Luke Zahm

Luke Zahm is a James Beard-nominated chef and owner of The Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin. He shares his passion for discovering the stories behind the food we eat as host of Wisconsin Foodie.

Marci Glaus

I am the education communications manager for PBS Wisconsin Education. When I am not raving about our outstanding education resources, you can find me dancing, reading, playing, and exploring with my two young children while trying to stay awake past nine o’clock.

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

Samantha Nash

I’m a project manager at PBS Wisconsin, and formerly an associate editor at WisContext. When I’m not scouring the state for fun music and arts content, I’m usually being forced to go on a hike by my demanding border collie or being forced to read on the couch by my demanding cats.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm the online content editor at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift. I'd love to hear your ideas! Email me at [email protected].

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I also enjoy bicycling, baking, playing board games and watching movies (especially musicals).

Tawny Morrison

As the education communications specialist for PBS Wisconsin Education, I get to support teachers by sharing incredible education resources with them. In my free time I do a lot of teaching and learning of my own – with a pair of escrima sticks in my hands at a martial arts gym.