The Power of Dirt; Hydrangea Help
Gardening expert Melinda Myers has late season advice for hydrangea care; Dr. Jack Gilbert, author of Dirt Is Good talks about why protecting your kids from germs might not be the best thing for them.
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Angelic Organics Learning Center
July 22, 2017 – The Chef and the Meteorologist
Renowned Chef Paul Virant previews the 10th Annual Peak Harvest Farm Dinner presented by Angelic Organics Learning Center this Thursday, featuring Mike Nowak as auctioneer for the evening. Rick DiMaio returns from and educational trip to Iceland to study climate change.
Read moreThe real dirt on community gardening in Chicago, food waste composting and Farmer John’s KickStarter Campaign
January 27, 2013 Building a community for community gardeners It has not been a great year for gardeners in the
Read moreStill fighting to save an Illinois treasure
August 5 , 2012 Starved Rock v. Mississippi Sand: It’s not over ’til it’s over It seems more than ironic
Read moreAttack of the Congress and the Tweeters
March 6, 2011 Congress attacks the Clean Air Act…and that’s just for starters As if it’s not bad enough that
Read moreBurning cleaner, the new farming, and “It’s a Wonderful Slice of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life'”
December 19, 2010 “Oh Rahm, O Rahm Emanuel” UPDATE: My thanks to Beth Botts for filling in for me last
Read moreInterviewing mayoral candidates, radio show hosts and farmers
December 5, 2010 Mayoral candidates roasting on an open fire… As well they should be. It’s true that The Frozen
Read moreFood, 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
Read moreWinter 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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