Real Soil, Real Food, A Real Difference July 1, 2011 Speaker: Lexi, Sarah, Emily & Ben Some of the participants in the Real Soil, Real Food, A Real Difference pilot program share some of their thoughts about the program and how they plan to use the information they learned.
Grow Gorgeous Containers May 4, 2011 Speaker: Marcia Leeper & Stephanie Bruner In this excerpt, Marcia explains and demonstrates the "thriller, filler, and spiller" approach to selecting container plants.
2011 Garden Workshop: Miniature Hostas March 19, 2011 Speaker: Lisa Swanson Lisa highlights some of her favorite miniature hostas and explains how she uses them in her landscaping.
2011 Garden Workshop: Container Gardening March 19, 2011 Speaker: Deb Groth, Groth Gardens Deb discusses the best methods for growing vegetables in containers.
Civility Dialogue Lunch: Positive Behavior & Thought March 8, 2011 Speaker: Libby Jacobs Former state senator Libby Jacobs completes the Civility Dialogue Lunch series by suggesting that technology is not conducive to civility and positive social behavior. She encourages us to pass the "Choosing Civility" book on to young people and have a follow-up conversation about civility.
Civility Dialogue Lunch: Everyday Etiquette March 1, 2011 Speaker: Connie Ryan Terrell Diane Weiland introduces the program with a historical tie to Henry A. Wallace. Speaker Connie Ryan Terrell of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa encourages us to be respectful as we follow our passions.
Civility Dialogue Lunch: Hosting Guests February 22, 2011 Speaker: Liz Garst Diane Weiland, WCI President & CEO, makes the connection between the Wallace family and civility with an account of Henry A. Wallace's 1941 trip to Mexico. Diane introduces Liz Garst whose family hosted Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev at their Coon Rapids, Iowa farm in 1959. Garst relates five of the 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct to her grandparents and that historic event.
Civility Dialogue Lunch: Respect & Responsiblity February 15, 2011 Speaker: Rekha Basu Des Moines Register columnist Rekha Basu finishes her talk on "Respect & Responsibility" by reading from a column about civility.
Civility Dialogue Lunch with Barry Griswell February 8, 2011 Speaker: Barry Griswell Barry Griswell, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines, outlines his belief in the importance of civility and discusses five of Dr. P.M. Forni's 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct.
10 Pillars to Healthy Brain Aging March 23, 2010 Speaker: Dr. Robert Bender Dr. Robert Bender, a leading expert in the research and treatment of Alzheimer's and dementia, introduces the "10 Pillars of Healthy Brain Aging." Using humor and stories from his experience, Dr. Bender gives hope and encouragement to professionals, caregivers, and concerned family members. Dr. Bender is founder and medical director of the Johnny and Romie Orr Center for Healthy Aging and Memory Loss.
