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Smashing Pumpkins…Responsibly

October 24, 2020November 2, 2020 Mike Nowak African American Heritage Water Trail, Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin, Kay McKeen, Kellogg School Garden Club, Openlands CEO Jerry Adelmann, Peggy Malecki, pumpkin smash, RENEW Conservation Corps Act, SCARCE, The Mike Nowak Show, UIC Nutrition Teaching Garden, University of Illinois Extension

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Kay McKeen from SCARCE and Amy DeLorenzo from Illinois Extension explain the importance of rescuing Halloween pumpkins from landfills. Jerry Adelmann of Openlands reports on environmental issues affecting our region. Mike and Peggy welcome a couple of winners from the Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards 60-Second Garden Video Challenge.

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Allan Armitage and Solution Gardening

October 26, 2019October 28, 2019 Mike Nowak Dr. Allan Armitage, environment, gardening, Green Living Expo, herbaceous perennial plants, Illinois Extension, McHenry County College, Peggy Malecki, pumpkin smash, SCARCE, solution gardening, sustainability, The Mike Nowak Show

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Dr. Allan Armitage returns to the show to talk about his concept of “solution gardening,” his books, upcoming classes and more. Sarah Batka from Illinois Extension and volunteer Ivy Tzur talk about how “pumpkin smashes” are keeping organic matter out of landfills. McHenry County College Sustainability Director Kim Hankins previews next week’s Green Living Expo.

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December 31, 2017 – See Ya, Wouldn’t Wanna Be Ya

December 30, 2017January 3, 2018 Mike Nowak California wildfires, Christmas tree recycling, climate change, environment, gardening, green living, Jennifer Molski, Kay McKeen, polar vortex, SCARCE, sustainability, The Mike Nowak Show

Jennifer Molski of HF Christmas Tree Recycling and Kay McKeen of SCARCE explain to recycle trees, lights and other holiday jetsum. Then Mike, Peggy and Rick DiMaio discuss the environmental stories of 2017.

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September 30, 2017 – LIVE from the SCARCE Green Fair!

September 29, 2017October 12, 2017 Mike Nowak environment, gardening, Illinois Environmental Council, Kay McKeen, Kimmer's Ice Cream, Prairie Food Co-op, recycling, reduce, reuse, SCARCE, The Mike Nowak Show, Three Plaid Farmers

Peggy and Mike broadcast live from the SCARCE Green Fair at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, where reduce, reuse and recycle are the words of the day.

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September 24, 2017 – Toxic Environments

September 23, 2017September 29, 2017 Mike Nowak environment, gardening, Hurricane Harvey, Kay McKeen, Mike Mikulka, mosquito spraying, recycling, SCARCE, science, The Mike Nowak Show, USEPA Region 5

Toxicologist David J. Zaber comments on the efficacy of spraying mosquitoes and the use of pesticides in general. Kay McKeen from SCARCE promotes their Green Fair. Mike Mikulka from EPA Region 5 visits the Science Desk with Michele Hoffman and reports on efforts to gut the federal agency.

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April 15, 2017 – Wha’d Life Be Without Homegrown Tomatoes?

April 14, 2017May 23, 2017 Mike Nowak Craig LeHoullier, Earth Day, environment, Epic Tomatoes, film festival, Focus on Energy, gardening, heirloom tomatoes, Kay McKeen, plastic bag recycling, SCARCE, The Mike Nowak Show

Mike and Peggy talk to tomato expert Craig LeHoullier, then look forward (or wistfully, if you’re paying attention to our current administration) to Earth Day commemorations next week.

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The real dirt on community gardening in Chicago, food waste composting and Farmer John’s KickStarter Campaign

February 2, 2013 Mike Nowak Angelic Organics Learning Center, Community gardens, Connecting Chicago Community Gardens, Farmer John Peterson, food waste composting, GardenKeepers Program, Illinois Recycling Association, Openlands, SCARCE

January 27, 2013 Building a community for community gardeners It has not been a great year for gardeners in the