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Insider host Ryan Pfeil talks to Matt Heverly, a former Medford resident who now works for the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He helped "drive" the Opportunity and Curiosity rovers and was most recently part of the team that helped build the Perseverance Rover's wheels, suspension system, gear boxes, and motors — crucial components for its movement across the Martian surface after its successful Feb. 18 landing. NASA audio courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech.

Spin off popular dishes onto freshly baked flatbread. Southern Oregon food blogger Sarah Lemon touts "everything but the bagel" and "franks and beans" flatbreads.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak discusses a web app that makes it fun to identify and inventory insects and other native wildlife in our gardens and yards.

Skip ahead to the caramel and chocolate by starting with store-bought pie dough for these Valentine's Day desserts from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak discusses the benefits of hedgerows with native plants.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak shares how we can transform our gardens to increase biodiversity and support local ecosystems.

Treat your sweetie to these "forever" brownies with a secret ingredient that evokes soda fountains and a favorite candy from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak discusses how gardeners can become land stewards.

Sea salts vary widely in their taste, texture and purity. Sprinkle fine quality salt on these shortbread cookies from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon

Garlic powder is an essential ingredient in this classic fried chicken from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak discusses David Attenborough's book, "A Life on Our Planet" and how an economic framework he talks about called the Doughnut Model may be applied to our garden.

This slow-cooked chicken stew, commonly considered the national dish of Ethiopia, takes mealtime on a global adventure.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak shares memories of her garden companion, a border collie mix named Bailey.

Journey down the spice road with Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon as she explores Ethiopia's quintessential blend berbere and this traditional lentil stew.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak discusses why protecting local wilderness and biodiversity is important for gardeners. Plus, she talks with OSU Land Steward program coordinator Rachel Werling about local biodiversity.

Get your new year's diet off to a healthy start with these plant-based tacos from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Literary Gardener Rhonda Nowak recommends a dozen books to build gardening wisdom in 2021. Stay tuned here throughout the year as Rhonda discusses how she uses information from the books to increase biodiversity in her garden.

Readers of the Mail Tribune newspaper in Southern Oregon gave generously to members of their community in need. Writer Sarah Lemon narrates the conclusion of the paper's annual Light One Candle project.

Cranberry-pear jellies are the perfect homemade gift from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.

Make the most of the season's fresh pears in "open ravioli" with bacon and raisins from the blog of Southern Oregon food writer Sarah Lemon.