Growing a Greener World

Learn how the US Parks Service reduces landfill waste coming into Denali National Park from the millions of visitors each year, visit residents from the surrounding community to see how these innovative gardeners are producing bounty despite unlikely conditions and explore ways you can leave a lighter footprint through composting,

Nature doesn’t always share our garden ideals, and when uninvited wildlife grazes on our gardens and landscape, it can cause frustration and expensive damage. In this episode, explore humane, low-cost and straightforward methods researched by The University of Georgia wildlife department to deal with deer and divert other furry

When it comes to year-round vegetable gardening, Niki Jabbour wrote the book. She easily earned the Year-round Badge of Honor by living in one of the most unlikely places - Halifax, Nova Scotia. Yet, Niki harvests fresh produce from her garden 365 days a year. Host, Joe Lamp’l visits

We all like our gardens to be as productive as possible for the time and energy we invest. When it comes to getting the most out of what a garden can provide, Meg Cowden never fails to push the limits despite the short growing season and challenging conditions of her

For most people, the term meadow conjures visions of sweeping fields of grasses and multi-colored blooms. This episode explores how gardeners can enjoy the diversity, beauty and low maintenance benefits of this pollination haven even from small spaces or balcony gardens. Installing mini-meadows in part of your lawn or problem-growing

Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. Learn the key elements to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Longtime resident and former NYC business executive, Margaret Roach shares

For many, the longing for a more rural lifestyle comes calling sooner or later, with just a small plot of land out in the country for a weekend getaway. While experience is still the best teacher, and farming is challenging work no matter where you live, we’ll show you

There is no place left for wildlife in too many places of our country, but in the landscapes and gardens we create. Noted author Doug Tallamy illustrates how the choices we make as gardeners can profoundly impact the diversity of life in our yards, towns and on our planet.

Noted author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich has perfected the art and science of making great compost, and he’s known for another specialty - growing unusual fruit. Dig into some of the other pursuits of this sought-after garden authority and learn tips for successfully growing fruit. This episode

Host Joe Lamp’l catches up with Paul James, creator and host of HGTV’s top-rated show Gardening by the Yard, in his home garden. You’re invited to this long-overdue reunion as Joe and Paul discuss steps for success as they tour the garden and grounds at Joe’s

There’s a movement at hand - an increase in the number of families who have taken it upon themselves to produce the food for their table from their own backyards. This episode features two such ambitious female urban farmers who are living off the land while living in the

For many, gardening is a passion and hobby that lures us to spend more than we should on the latest gadgets, gimmicks or new plant variety. Host Joe Lamp’l is well known for his money-saving ideas when it comes to gardening on the cheap. In this episode, Lamp'

Learn how the US Parks Service reduces landfill waste coming into Denali National Park from the millions of visitors each year, visit residents from the surrounding community to see how these innovative gardeners are producing bounty despite unlikely conditions and explore ways you can leave a lighter footprint through composting,

Nature doesn’t always share our garden ideals, and when uninvited wildlife grazes on our gardens and landscape, it can cause frustration and expensive damage. In this episode, explore humane, low-cost and straightforward methods researched by The University of Georgia wildlife department to deal with deer and divert other furry

When it comes to year-round vegetable gardening, Niki Jabbour wrote the book. She easily earned the Year-round Badge of Honor by living in one of the most unlikely places - Halifax, Nova Scotia. Yet, Niki harvests fresh produce from her garden 365 days a year. Host, Joe Lamp’l visits

We all like our gardens to be as productive as possible for the time and energy we invest. When it comes to getting the most out of what a garden can provide, Meg Cowden never fails to push the limits despite the short growing season and challenging conditions of her

For most people, the term meadow conjures visions of sweeping fields of grasses and multi-colored blooms. This episode explores how gardeners can enjoy the diversity, beauty and low maintenance benefits of this pollination haven even from small spaces or balcony gardens. Installing mini-meadows in part of your lawn or problem-growing

Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. Learn the key elements to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Longtime resident and former NYC business executive, Margaret Roach shares

For many, the longing for a more rural lifestyle comes calling sooner or later, with just a small plot of land out in the country for a weekend getaway. While experience is still the best teacher, and farming is challenging work no matter where you live, we’ll show you

There is no place left for wildlife in too many places of our country, but in the landscapes and gardens we create. Noted author Doug Tallamy illustrates how the choices we make as gardeners can profoundly impact the diversity of life in our yards, towns and on our planet.

Noted author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich has perfected the art and science of making great compost, and he’s known for another specialty - growing unusual fruit. Dig into some of the other pursuits of this sought-after garden authority and learn tips for successfully growing fruit. This episode

Host Joe Lamp’l catches up with Paul James, creator and host of HGTV’s top-rated show Gardening by the Yard, in his home garden. You’re invited to this long-overdue reunion as Joe and Paul discuss steps for success as they tour the garden and grounds at Joe’s

There’s a movement at hand - an increase in the number of families who have taken it upon themselves to produce the food for their table from their own backyards. This episode features two such ambitious female urban farmers who are living off the land while living in the

For many, gardening is a passion and hobby that lures us to spend more than we should on the latest gadgets, gimmicks or new plant variety. Host Joe Lamp’l is well known for his money-saving ideas when it comes to gardening on the cheap. In this episode, Lamp'