Winter markets, farming classes and wicked, wicked plants
November 7 , 2010 Winter is fresh food time Yes, I know. That sounds like a contradiction, especially for those
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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,
Read MoreThe state of Cook County Forest Preserves, recycled granite, heirloom bulbs and giant pumpkins
October 24, 2010 Changing of the guard in Cook County government: What does that mean for the forest preserves? Long
Read MoreGoing to 2040, Living Downstream and Helping Hackmatack
October 17, 2010 Beyond Burnham: Go To 2040 is launched You know you’re in the middle of a big deal
Read MoreHow green was our mayor? A panel of experts weighs in on The Mike Nowak Show
October 7, 2010 [UPDATE: The podcast of the show described below is now posted: http://www.mikenowak.net/podcasts/] Since Richard M. Daley surprised
Read MoreSolar and verbal energy in Chicago
October 3 , 2010 The fastest talking woman in horticulture returns! I can be talking about only one person, the
Read MoreSolar-green-roof-recycling-lady-bug-hen-apalooza!
September 26, 2010 Tapping into our greatest energy source And, no, I’m not talking about producer Heather Frey, although she
Read MoreHow a garden can make a difference
September 19, 2010 It’s nice to be proud of your friends. At this moment, I couldn’t be prouder of my
Read MorePurple Cows, Orange Butterflies and Glorious Sleep
September 12 , 2010 Welcome to our new time–9:00 to 11:00 a.m.! Did you enjoy that extra hour of sleep?
Read MoreVeggies, Lawns and Sustainability
September 5 , 2010 Veggies v. Lawn in Northbrook, Part Deux or “Mr. Lyakhovetsky Goes to the Village Board” It
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