The Mike Nowak Show with Peggy Malecki

University of Illinois Extension

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Mike Nowak

Can Backyard Composting Change the World?

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We don’t know if backyard composting can change the world, but it’s a heck of a good start. Composting experts Amy Bartucci and Kate Caldwell walk you through how to set up your pile, bin or tumbler and explain why composting is such a good idea for everyone.

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Smashing Pumpkins
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Mike Nowak

Smashing Pumpkins…Responsibly

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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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Mike Nowak

Jumping Worms Derangement Syndrome

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Like it or not, jumping worms are moving into Illinois and the Midwest. Illinois Extension Forestry and Research Specialist Chris Evans has more on the latest headline-grabbing invasive species. Tom Nowak talks responsible–which means sustainable–investing. Julie Nowak (yes, related to Tom but not to Mike), reports the work of Citizens’ Climate Lobby and their push to get a climate change bill through Congress.

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