The Mike Nowak Show

Recent Episodes

Create Sanctuary for Wildlife in your Garden

Posted June 26, 2021 • 02:02:15

Nancy Lawson has written an exceptional book called The Humane Gardener. On today's show, she talks about strategies for encouraging critters of all...

Tomatomania III: The Looming Drought

Posted June 19, 2021 • 02:01:20

Tomato experts Craig LeHoullier and Keith Mueller (KC Tomato) return to celebrate Tomatomania III: The Looming Drought. They talk about their work growing...

Talking Chicago Environmental Smack with the Experts

Posted June 12, 2021 • 01:59:27

In a special 90-minute deep green dive, Mike and Peggy welcome former City of Chicago department heads Suzanne Malec-McKenna and Sandra Henry. They...

Survival Tips; Confronting Aldi; Saving Blue Ash

Posted June 5, 2021 • 02:03:45

Bob Beneson from Local Food Forum stops by to talk about the explosion of farmers markets in Illinois, and offers some tips for shopping in hot weather....

Start with Something Simple and Beautiful

Posted May 22, 2021 • 02:02:40

Garden writer and author Beth Botts returns to the show after a long absence to offer basic gardening advice. Colleen Smith, Deputy Director at the...