Growing a Greener WorldSæson 4
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A series featuring the people, organizations, and events that are making a difference and influencing others to better stewardship of the environment we all share.
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26 episoder
- Winter Greenhouse School: Manhattan, New York
E1Winter Greenhouse School: Manhattan, New YorkIn the heart of New York City there is a public school with a very unusual story, and just the kind of inspirational message we love to share with our viewers. Led by Sidsel Robards and Manuela Zomora, the parents and educators at The Manhattan School for Children wanted to give their students a solid perspective of the environmental concerns that come from living in the city. - All About Seeds: Mount Airy, NC
E2All About Seeds: Mount Airy, NCWhile it may seem intimidating at first, starting seeds from scratch can be a very rewarding experience. Once you know the basics, it really isn't hard at all and you have a lot more choices about what to grow. Rare, unusual and heirloom plants are easily sown from seed. In this episode Joe will share some of the joys and specific how-tos of growing your own plants from seed. - Organic Pest Control: Philadelphia, PA
E3Organic Pest Control: Philadelphia, PADid you know that only about 3% of the insect population actually does any kind of harm to our plants? That leaves 97% percent that are actually good bugs or just neutral. Joe looks at how the horticultural community is embracing biological controls and shows you that you don't need to grab the pesticide spray at the first sign of a bug problem in your garden. - Trees Are Good: Atlanta, GA
E5Trees Are Good: Atlanta, GAHave you ever been driving through a neighborhood and thought this place just feels right? We bet it has to do with all of the mature trees. Trees offer shade in the summer, beautiful colors in the fall, and solid structure in the winter. Plus, they provide much of the oxygen, we as humans, need. - Waterwise Gardening 2.0: San Diego, CA
E8Waterwise Gardening 2.0: San Diego, CADid you know that only 1% of the water on the Earth is fresh water? This isn't very much. Water is an important natural resource that affects everyone on the planet. We use about 100 gallons per person per day for all that we do, from drinking to irrigating our lawns and landscapes. - Rooftop Farming: NYC
E9Rooftop Farming: NYCA rooftop farm in New York City is spotlighted. How do you get fresh produce if you live in the urban jungle of NYC? Brooklyn Grange uses rooftop gardens to grow high-quality, local produce right in the heart of New York City. GGW visits two of the largest commercial rooftop farms in America. The farm produces 20,000 pounds of food from 2 rooftop acres. - Weedless Gardening
E10Weedless GardeningIt's been said that there are only two things for certain in life, death and taxes. However, gardeners know there is a third, weeds. So, how does the concept of a weedless garden sound? Well today, we'll meet Dr. Lee Reich at his own home garden, where he's mastered the art of weedless gardening, all without chemicals. - Independent Garden Centers: TX, GA, NC, PA
E12Independent Garden Centers: TX, GA, NC, PAWe could bet that at some point in your life you've had a favorite store, one that you went to all the time and could never get enough of. For us, ours is an Independent Garden Center. Today, we are going to visit two of the countries best IGC's, or Independent Garden Centers, to explore why they are so valuable to any level gardener and how they can help you with your gardening needs. - Bountiful Harvest: Birmingham, AL
E13Bountiful Harvest: Birmingham, ALIt's a goal of every food gardener to have an abundant harvest. But what are the best ways to get the most produce from your efforts? Today, we share tips for achieving a really productive garden and answer some of those tough harvesting questions every gardener faces. - Backyard Beekeeping (Seattle, Atlanta)
E14Backyard Beekeeping (Seattle, Atlanta)Joe takes us on a beekeeping journey. He travels to Seattle, Washington to visit Corky Luster, the owner of Ballard Bee Company. Joe talks with Corky about the importance of honeybees and their relevance to the foods we eat. Corky Luster helps homeowners set up their own beehives. Those that are interested in having a hive in their backyard can sponsor 2 to 4 hives and Corky will come out and maintain the hives on a weekly basis. - Greenhouses for Any Budget (Atlanta, VA)
E15Greenhouses for Any Budget (Atlanta, VA)Joe travels to different areas of the country to talk about controlling your growing environment when you can't control the weather by using a greenhouse. He first visits Shenandoah Growers of Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, one of the only greenhouses that can certify its produce as organic. - Sustainable Home (Atlanta)
E16Sustainable Home (Atlanta)If you're like us, most of the bills coming to your home have to do with running the house. Normally, the biggest one of all is the power bill. How would you love it if you never had to have a power bill, or gas bill again? We're talking totally off the grid.Well, for one Freeville, New York couple, that is exactly what they did. - Victory Garden Movement - The Peterson Project (Chicago)
E20Victory Garden Movement - The Peterson Project (Chicago)We talk a lot on this show about people in urban communities looking for new ways to grow their own food. Well, today is all about one organization that not only sets up community gardens in big city neighborhoods but it also teaches the people HOW to grow their food. But what really sets their mission apart is that all of the gardens they build are only temporary. - Growing Power 2.0 (Milwaukee, Chicago)
E21Growing Power 2.0 (Milwaukee, Chicago)In our first season, we featured one of the top people in urban farming, Will Allen, of Growing Power in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From the start Will Allen's dream was to grow fresh food in food deserts and to teach others how to do the same, one of those being his daughter, Erika Allen. - Four Young Urban Farmers & Greenhouse Bus (Durham, NC, Boston, Seattle) Season 4, Episode 23
E23Four Young Urban Farmers & Greenhouse Bus (Durham, NC, Boston, Seattle) Season 4, Episode 23Urban farmers set off on a cross-country tour in a converted school bus to teach urban school children about organic gardening. - Common Ground Fair (Unity, ME)
E24Common Ground Fair (Unity, ME)Who doesn't love a fair? From the exhibits, food stands, and goodies to purchase, fair's have plenty for everyone. The Common Ground Country Fair, in Unity Maine, is nothing short of exciting with all of the treats that many fairs offer, but with some special twists many other fairs don't offer. - The Four Seasons Garden (Harborside, ME)
E25The Four Seasons Garden (Harborside, ME)Locally grown, organic foods are in demand year round, not just the spring and summer months. Depending on the climate that you live in, temperatures can soar into the 100s or dip low into the negatives. Our desire for fresh from the garden produce is stronger than ever, so how do you grow foods when temperatures get bitterly cold? Well, with some simple techniques, you can grow organically, even in the dead of winter.
