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Five Easy (Garden Design) Pieces Jan 06, 2019

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Landscaper David Pearling tells you how to plan a simple, effective garden design with five simple rules. Civic educator and warrior Tom Tresser talks about fighting for open spaces and community justice in Chicago.

Wild Things Is Back! Dec 30, 2018

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Robb Telfer, conservationist, poet and performance artist, previews the 2019 Wild Things Conference. Adam Goldstein from Do the Right Thing! Recycling, talks about why it's still important to recycle a Christmas Tree. Meteorologist Rick DiMaio joins Mike and Peggy for the entire second hour to recap the 2018 climate and weather year.

A Gardening Xmas Carol 2018 Dec 28, 2018

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The Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, is given a make-over by Chicagoland Gardening Magazine columnist Mike Nowak. The column appeared in the November-December 2018 issue.

It’s A Wonderful Slice 2018! Dec 23, 2018

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On the Christmas Show, the Not-Ready-for-Anytime-Anywhere-Players, including Ron Cowgill, Rich Cowgill and Bill Turck, help Mike and Peggy do the annual performance of It's A Wonderful Slice of It's a Wonderful Life. Judy Pollock stops by to report on the Audubon's 119th Christmas Bird Count.

A Species Friendly Holiday Season Dec 15, 2018

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Dr. Nicolaas Mink, CEO of Sitka Salmon Shares, comes to the studio to talk about how their company and Community Supported Fisheries are part of sustainable harvests. Photographer Carol Freeman returns to talk about her photos of endangered Illinois species.

Making a Difference for the Homeless Dec 09, 2018

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Bill Turck and Nic Romano explain how to help the homeless. Mandy Bayer from Stockbridge School of Agriculture, University of Massachusetts Amhurst has advice on de-icing products for your walks and driveways. Lisa Albrecht and Clay Sterling promote solar installation training classes in Illinois.

The Tyranny of CAFOs Dec 02, 2018

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Crystal Clair, Thad King and Karen Hudson talk about the fight to keep a CAFO from being sited next to Sunset Lake Organics in Adams County, Illinois. Nicole Doucet from Open Water explains why they're selling water in aluminum cans rather than plastic bottles. Bill McLaughlin from the United State Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. and Joe Heidgen from Shady Hill Gardens in Elburn, Illinois, talk about old and new poinsettias.

Illinois Hemp, Lincoln Yards Controversy Nov 25, 2018

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Three farmers and Liz Moran Stelk from Illinois Stewardship Alliance explain why the signing of the industrial hemp bill makes sense for the state. Alderman Scott Waguespack and representatives of Friends of the North Branch Park & Nature Preserve talk about the fight to make open space in the new Lincoln Yards neighborhood.

(William) Moss, Leaves and Carriage Horses Nov 18, 2018

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William Moss The Garden Boss returns to the show to offer gardening advice. Mike and Peggy examine the latest in the battle regarding whether the carriage horse industry will continue in Chicago.

Return of the Gardening Queen Nov 11, 2018

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Gardening expert Melinda Myers returns to talk about late season strategies for your outdoor garden and early season strategies for indoor plants. Mike and Peggy report on post-election environmental stories.

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