Category Archives: Information from Past Shows

The endangered Marshall Strawberry and the endangered Chicago native plant front yard

May 12, 2013 What is the “Marshall Strawberry” and why should you care? The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that since the beginning of this century, about 75% of the genetic diversity of agricultural crops … Continue reading

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Natives, organics and conservation in McHenry County

May 5, 2013 Taking the show on the road to McHenry County If you’re a fan of native plants and you’re in the vicinity of Crystal Lake, Illinois on Sunday morning, you might want to consider stopping by McHenry County … Continue reading

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Sustainability, flooding, “farm to school” and extinct species

April 28, 2013 What the heck does having a “sustainable” garden mean? Several years ago I saw a landscaper named Tom Lupfer do a talk at a conference sponsored by the Midwest Ecological Landscape Alliance (MELA). It was about how … Continue reading

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