Audio for the Arts, Backyard Transformation, & Madison Reading Project’s Read(y) to Wear event

Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network & Horticultural Therapy Symposium

During the first half of this week's show, Harry Pulliam of Sustain Rural Wisconsin Network talks with Jason about the trends in rural agriculture and the importance of farming in our state. Mark Dwyer, horticulture expert and Healing Garden Manager at Edgerton Hospital, discusses the impact of gardening to help people's health and wellbeing. Mark also highlights an opportunity for anyone to learn from experts at the upcoming Horticultural Therapy Symposium on August 9th in Edgerton. Guests: Harry Pulliam [https://civicmedia.us/profile/harry-pulliam/], Mark Dwyer [https://civicmedia.us/profile/mark-dwyer/]

Audio for the Arts, Backyard Transformation, & Madison Reading Project’s Read(y) to Wear event

Jason sits down with Buzz Kemper of Audio for the Arts to talk about his journey and the AFTA Team. Then Kayla Sipple with South Central Landscapes discusses outdoor spaces, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens. We finish with a visit from Rowan Childs, founder and executive director of Madison Reading Project, to highlight their Read(y) to Wear paper fashion show fundraiser on June 14th. Guests: Kayla Sipple [https://civicmedia.us/profile/kayla-sipple/], Buzz Kemper [https://civicmedia.us/profile/buzz-kemper/], Rowan Childs [https://civicmedia.us/profile/rowan-childs/]

Scentsation Garden Party, Shop Local Tour (Pride Month) & South Central Landscapes

Have you heard of Scentsation? Ann Heiden, Executive Director of Edgerton Hospital Foundation talks about this 2nd Annual Garden Party fundraiser. We stay on events as Colin Murray of Dane Buy Local discusses the June Shop Local Tour, themed for Pride Month. During the 2nd half of the show, think about your own backyard with Kayla Sipple of South Central Landscapes and finally, Jason recognizes Delta Beer Lab and gives some thoughts on important things highlighted in June. Guests: Colin Murray [https://civicmedia.us/profile/colin-murray/], Ann Heiden [https://civicmedia.us/profile/ann-heiden/], Kayla Sipple [https://civicmedia.us/profile/kayla-sipple/]

The Stories and Impact of WWBIC

Do you know WWBIC? This innovative statewide economic development organization has been helping Wisconsin citizens realize their dreams of owning their own business, since 1987. Alice Pauser, of WWBIC, joins with 3 business creators - Mark Espanol (The Boss and Spade Entertainment), Courtney Willegal (The Keep Calm Sensory Zone), and Erica Hainz (Fiddlesticks Knits) to talk about their vision, passion and purpose. Each of these business owners share their unique story on this special WWBIC edition of Let's Get Local. Guests: Alice Pauser [https://civicmedia.us/profile/alice-pauser/], Mark Espanol [https://civicmedia.us/profile/mark-espanol/], Courtney Willegal [https://civicmedia.us/profile/courtney-willegal/], Erica Hainz [https://civicmedia.us/profile/erica-hainz/]

White Jasmine, Interpreters Coop, Shop Local Tour-Black Owned Businesses, & Hart Beat Boutique

This week on LGL, Jason talks cheeses and spices with Huma of White Jasmine, learns about the Interpreters Coop, from Steve Herrick during the first half of the show. Then the Shop Local Tour takes center stage -- Colin Murray of Dane Buy Local and Donna Hart-Tervalon (owner of Hart Beat Boutique), fill us in on the next shop local tour (featuring black owned businesses) and the BOGO special for this tour on May 24th. Guests: Huma Siddiqui-Seitz [https://civicmedia.us/profile/huma-siddiqui-seitz/], Colin Murray [https://civicmedia.us/profile/colin-murray/], Steve Herrick [https://civicmedia.us/profile/steve-herrick/], Donna Hart-Tervalon [https://civicmedia.us/profile/donna-hart-tervalon/]