Let's Grow Stuff Archives

Let’s Grow Stuff: How to Order Fall Bulbs

August 24, 2021

I find gardening is often like a time travel episode of Star Trek, one of those where the timeline splits…

Let’s Grow Stuff: What’s the Dirt on Soil

June 2, 2021

What’s the Dirt on Soil? Confession: I love a good plant and garden pun, perhaps a little too much (if…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Get Ready to Grow Amazing Tomatoes

May 6, 2021

Tomatoes are a favorite bounty of high summer, with flavors and colors ranging from the highly acidic and sultry to…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Spring Inventory for Gardening

March 11, 2021

The first day of spring is moments away – March 20, for those keeping track! Before long, warm temperatures and…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Let’s Order Seeds… ASAP!

February 10, 2021

The deep doldrums of winter may be roiling outside, but indoors our hearts and minds are full of dreams and…

Q&A: Ben Futa, host of ‘Let’s Grow Stuff,’ talks Garden & Landscape Expo

February 1, 2021

Gardeners looking for a respite from Wisconsin’s winter will find it online Feb. 20-21 with PBS Wisconsin’s Virtual Garden &…

Let’s Grow Stuff: Get Your Season Started Right

January 25, 2021

The PBS Wisconsin blog greets a new author this week — Ben Futa, host of Let’s Grow Stuff. This is…

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.

Becky Marburger

I am a publicist at PBS Wisconsin and was formerly an education producer at the station. Much of my time outside of work is spent farming with my husband and keeping up with our children.

Erik Ernst

I'm the promotion manager at Wisconsin Public Television. 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.

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).