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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.