Broadcast: October 31, 2009

Topics: Gardening, Wind Energy, Honeybee Population, Green Businesses, Energy-efficient Roofs

Guests:

Cheryl Long , Editor-in-Chief, MOTHER EARTH NEWS

Cheryl discusses keeping your garden soil in tip-top shape for the winter by planting cover crops; harvesting veggies sooner by using low-cost "quick hoops", a mini-greenhouse for your garden; the declining honeybee population; and home-scale wind turbines.

John Simonetta , Owner, Proforma Simonetta Freelance

John educates about the many print and promotional item solutions available for businesses and organizations wishing to go green, to show that businesses do have eco-friendly options — from clothing to printing to promotional items — to meet any business need. John has been in the marketing business for more than 10 years and writes a twice-weekly blog on the greening of the promotional items industry.

Keith Lyles , Owner, Superoof

We talk with Keith about upgrading existing roofs after an insurance claim; investment grade roofing; Energy Star roofing for tax credits, and more.

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