With severe water shortages and drought grabbing an ever growing piece of our daily news, it only stands to reason, conserving this precious resource is more important than ever. Gardeners and weekend warriors typically waste over 50% of what water they use for outdoor irrigation.
In this episode we meet author and waterwise expert, Nan Sterman in her own backyard to learn how to use less and still have a beautiful garden and landscape, no matter where you live. Then it’s back to the GGW Garden Farm to see the installation of an ultra-efficient irrigation system for the lawn and garden.
For more information:
A Growing Passion on Public Television
Plant Soup – Nan Sterman’s website
Canary Test – the original meaning
Water-Wise Plants for the Southwest (Water Gardening)
About Joe Lamp'l
Joe Lamp'l is the Host and Executive Producer of the award winning PBS television series Growing A Greener World. Off camera, Joe dedicates his time to promoting sustainability through his popular books, blog, podcast series, and nationally syndicated newspaper columns. Follow Joe on Twitter
Love your show! Near the end you showed your tv garden with some awesome raised beds. What kind of wood did you use for those? Thanks!
Terry,
The wood I used is cedar. Here is a link with detailed information about building raised beds with options for materials to use.
While cedar may be more expensive initially, it will last a long time. https://www.growingagreenerworld.com/building-raised-beds/
Happy gardening!
Wonderful show Austin Texas Great People who really care!
I love your show! I wish you would nix the background music, it’s unnecessary and annoying. Thanks!
Hi Patty. All the music has been changed since these episodes you watched were filmed. They were reruns of older shows. We heard from a lot of folks who shared your feelings so we changed things up. The newer shows will all be more to your liking. Thanks for writing.
Where do I find more information on the super cool ultra efficient irrigation system (with the weather station) I saw on episode 722?
Thank you,
Susan Scott
Hi Susan. Check out the this link from that show when a previous version aired in 2013. The link to the company is in the show notes towards the bottom. Look for Dig Corporation. Here you go: https://www.growingagreenerworld.com/drought-tolerant-gardening/
I watch the TV program regularly and I have used many of the ideas you have presented.
Thank you Avis!