Hi Everybody!
It’s springtime and garden talk season is coming and I am speaking at several events in the Chicago area.
1) On Sunday March 7 at 2pm I will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Downers Grove and Speaking to the Real Nutrition group on the topic of home gardening. I will give a short prepared talk together with my farmer friend Allan Sexton and after that we will answer everyone’s questions. That is my favorite part! I get energy when I am helping people so when I get asked questions then sometimes I can’t shut up! Anyway it’s all good and the give and take is a lot of fun. We even learn a few things! Usually the time goes really fast at these meetings. Afterwards there will be delicious food and good conversation so that covers all the bases and we are guaranteed to have a great time! The meeting is free and open to the public.
2) On Saturday March 13 I am moderating a panel discussion on “A crash course in large scale gardening and Permaculture” together with Bill Wilson from Midwest Permaculture (www.midwestpermaculture.com), Vicki Nowicki from Liberty Gardens and Wild Ones and Angela Mason from the Chicago Botanic Garden. Our discussion will begin at 11am and go for 75 or 90 minutes (I forget) and actually we will be doing mostly question and answer so this should get really good. I know there are several other speakers who are also very good and there will be lots of other activities going on including a “Meet the farmers” exhibit hall where people can meet local farmers and even sign up for shares of the harvest. Admission is $20 and the location is the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. There will be a lot of people here and the energy and networking will be fantastic. Come and see us! Take care, Bill