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Food, Farms, Trees and Holiday Decorations

November 21, 2010 The Holidays Loom… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” according to the song. In my opinion, the jury is still out. However, most of us don’t have the choice of opting out of the madness, … Continue reading

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Spooky trees, a spooky election and Mr. Brown Thumb on “Good Growing” in Chicago

October 31, 2010 Spooky trees in spooky places Now, I don’t want to SCARE you…even on Halloween…or maybe I do, but there’s something a little, um off-center about my friend Guy Sternberg. It’s not just that he stands about six-foot-six … Continue reading

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Post-torrential rains: are your garden veggies safe to eat?

August 8, 2010 [Update: Illinois Extension Educator Maurice Ogutu recommends that gardeners who have experienced severe flooding err on the side of caution. Depending on their source, flood waters could contain pathogens, heavy metals, animal waste, industrial pollutants and other … Continue reading

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