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It is a stressful time. We are all dealing with some shit: loneliness, mental health, parenting challenges, not to mention the constant breaking news. On Grow it Forward, you will learn how to start a cut flower garden and adopt a lifestyle full of optimism that builds community, creates change & models good citizenship through gardening. While also giving you a peaceful setting for recharging. Subscribe now to learn gardening tips and hear from guest experts about the power of gardening and ...
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Power of gardening & Eco-therapy with Mary Ridley from Compassionate Roots
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Mary Ridley is a therapist and business owner who is making it her mission to incorporate gardening and nature into her practice. Today, we talk about: The power of gardening on mental health Why it works How to use gardening and parallel play to help with loneliness I loved having this conversation. I learned some new things and have new ways to d…
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Are you a Pinwheeler? Are you the kind of person who takes action to make the pinwheel move and create positive change in the world? If you want to be, I have some tips in this episode. Links: Shop Pinwheel Cottage Store Until we talk again, leave people happier than you found them. Pinwheel Cottage happenings Start a raised bed resource Other link…
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Victory Garden of Tomorrow - Joe Wirtheim
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In this episode, I talk with Joe Wirtheim, the artist behind Victory Garden of Tomorrow. I loved this conversation, especially the second half, where we started discussing the optimism and hope we have for the future if we all take simple actions. We start out talking about what inspired him to create this project in the early 2000s and the changes…
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Today, on the first-ever episode of the Grow It Forward podcast, I am telling you how this project came to be, why pinwheels, and how to leave people happier than you found them. Learn more about Anne and the work she does at www.pinwheel-cottage.com Get in touch at akfassnacht@pinwheel-cottage.com Follow along on Instagram @pinwheelcottage Subscri…
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Welcome to the Grow It Forward Podcast! This is a podcast for parents who are done worrying about the world their children are growing up in and ready to do something that will give them more hope & optimism while modeling good citizenship to their kids. We will discuss how a garden can be a powerful way to build our communities and social capital …
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Juan Saenz and Jim Murphy get together to discuss Juan’s journey through his career. He touches on his previous work with Nonprofit organizations, along with his work in the food industry.WEBSITE:https://growforward.com/FACEBOOK@GrowFwdINSTAGRAM:@Grow_FwdTWITTER:@Grow_FwdBy Jim Murphy
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Changing the Education Model with Phyllis Lockett
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Changing the Education Model with Phyllis Lockett by Jim MurphyBy Jim Murphy
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Operating Chicago Charter Schools with Elizabeth Shaw
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Elizabeth Shaw sits down with Jim Murphy to discuss her experiences working with Charter school and to give us her history working in the education field.WEBSITE:https://growforward.com/FACEBOOK@GrowFwdINSTAGRAM:@Grow_FwdTWITTER:@Grow_FwdBy Jim Murphy
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Today we are meeting with Ellen Yiadom Hoover, a local Chicago Lawyer, who describes her educational path that lead her to her success. She touches on her transition to America, her educational endeavors, and her career goals beyond practicing law.By Jim Murphy
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