gardening, the environment, green living and a lot of humor

Mike starts the show by urging his listeners to contact their state legislators and protest severe cuts to Illinois Extension. Guests: Shawn Kingzette from The Care of Trees and Jim Zwack from The Davey Tree Expert Company talk about the latest advances in savng ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer. Tim Magner drives Truck Farm Chicago into the WCPT parking lot for an interview with Mike. Friends of the Chicago River Executive Director Margaret Frisbie talks about Chicago River Week and the events that are being held to protect and improve water quality in Chicago's main waterway. Kirsten Akre, floraculturist for Kilbourn Park Organic Greenhouse, previews their annual plant sale, scheduled for May 14 and 15.