690: Jolene Kuty on Creating a 10-year Vision
Setting an urban farming goal and then making it a reality. – When Dr. Jolene Kuty and her husband were ready to start planting on their bare new property, they spent a lot of time planning what they wanted to do in the space and how they wanted it to look in 10 years. They wisely took even more…
668: Rebecca Ruda on Mental Health and Urban Farming
Understanding the importance of keeping grounded while trying to make a difference. – We talk a lot about agricultural practices, climate change, and the global food supply, and the news is not always great. Rebecca Ruda reflects on the anxiety this can cause and reminds us that just as the problems of…
511: Angela Judd on Inspiring Gardeners to Grow.
Sharing good gardening information with others. – In This Podcast: Gardening in a new climate can pose challenges; however, Angela Judd did not let it stop her from becoming an inspirational gardener who regularly contributes to area publications. She reviews the classes and resources she…
454: Matt Smith on Family Life with a Garden
Finding joy and adventure in the backyard with kids and nature. — In This Podcast: We welcome back Matt Smith from Smith House Design to hear more about improving family life with a garden. Matt and his wife have created a learning environment in their backyard full of fruit trees, plants, and…
431: Laurie Ouding on Food Inequity and Kids’ Health
Educating kids and their parents on the role food plays in their health – Laurie Ouding is working to revolutionize the food system on the south side of Chicago. Through her work as a nurse, she identified the need for healthy, affordable, and available food in local neighborhoods. Now, she is working with…
Food Insecurity
By Guest Blogger: Laurie Ouding, RN – Chicago’s population of 2.7 million consists of numerous neighborhoods, varying greatly in income levels and subsequently, the health of its citizens within those neighborhoods. Food inequity in areas often referred to as food deserts, bring a plethora of health related…
399: Diann Peart on Living in a Chemically Saturated World
399: Diann Peart on Living in a Chemically Saturated World. Changing the role of chemicals in our homes. Diann has a PhD in Botany-Ecology from Arizona State University. She lives […]
389: Dawn Folsom on Village Farming
389: Dawn Folsom on Village Farming. Healing forgotten children through gardening opportunities. Dawn is a former foster kid who chose to be a catalyst of change for young people aging […]
387: Daniel Oladokun-Dybowski on a Casa Grande Community Garden
387: Daniel Oladokun-Dybowski on a Casa Grande Community Garden. Empowering a community by growing food together. Daniel is an urban gardener with big hopes of solving major world problems by […]
350: Andrew Nowak on Garden to Cafeteria School Programs
350: Andrew Nowak on Garden to Cafeteria School Programs. Helping students have better access to healthier foods. Andrew is the former Director of the National School Garden Program for Slow […]
