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I was interviewed the other day by the extremely talented Margaret Roach for her weekly gardening podcast on public radio. During the conversation, we chatted very briefly about the difficulties […]
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
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Killer Compost
It Happened to Us! I say it often; it’s alright to make mistakes as long as you learn from them—especially in the garden. Well, I made a doozy recently and […]
Trees are Good: In Defense of Trees – Again
Perhaps the best way to set up the behind the scenes background information for this episode is to first set the stage. For years now, I’ve proudly driven around sporting […]
Controlling Deer in My Garden
Exactly one year ago, I moved from a small-town, small-yard urban neighborhood, to a not-so-small farm, equestrian community in suburban Atlanta. In my previous garden, the biggest threat was our […]
Pan-roasted Halibut with Salsa Verde
Yields 2-4 servings Halibut 1 pound Halibut filet, patted dry and halved Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 tablespoon butter Salsa Verde […]
Organic and Natural Lawn Care Solutions
When it comes to finding ways to keep my lawn and landscape looking their best using natural methods, I’m always scanning for any new ideas. Yet to date, I’ve found […]
The Show I Thought Would Never Germinate
As they say, the third time’s the charm. Such was the case with this episode covering some of the most important things to know about starting plants from seeds. I […]
The Power of a Classroom Garden
If every school administrator had the chance to see what I saw over the two days spent at The Manhattan School while filming our episode on The Greenhouse Classroom, there […]
Canning the Harvest
Welcome to Season 4! A few years ago, we started Growing A Greener World for Public Television to tell the stories of people making a difference through gardening. Those stories […]
Pan-fried Pork Chops with Port Cherry Sauce
Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce Recipe From Episode 313 – Backyard Orchards Pork Chop Ingredients: 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 bone-in pork chops, 1-inch thick (just over 1 […]
Honey-Vanilla Whipped Ricotta with Fresh Berries
Fresh Fruit with Honey Vanilla Whipped Ricotta Yield: 4 to 6 servings Fruit: 2 cups fresh sweet cherries, halved and pits removed 2 pints strawberries, hulled and quartered 1 […]
Pear Salad with Watercress and Blue Cheese
Pear Salad with Watercress and Blue Cheese Here is a refreshing summer salad that combines all the elements we love – sweet, salty, creamy and crunchy – all rolled into […]
Marinated Beet Salad with Fresh Orange
Marinated Beet Salad with Fresh Orange Yield: 6 to 8 servings Beets: 3 pounds golden beets 3½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste […]
Shiitake Mushroom Omelet
Shiitake Mushroom Omelet Yield: 1 serving Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons crème fraiche Kosher salt, to taste Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil […]
Brown Butter Sugar Snap Peas with Mint
Brown Butter Sugar Snap Peas with Mint Yield: 2 to 4 servings 1 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 15 medium-sized fresh mint leaves, chopped roughly […]
Whole Roasted Brined Turkey
Brined, Roasted Whole Turkey Yield: 10 to 12 servings 5 gallon bucket or large stock pot 1 fresh turkey, (12-14 pounds) giblets removed Turkey Brine: 1 ½ cups (coarse) Kosher […]
Apple Carrot Cabbage Coleslaw
Apple Carrot Cabbage Coleslaw Yield: 6 servings Coleslaw: 1 small head red cabbage, core discarded, quartered and sliced thinly (1/8-inch thick) on a mandoline (6 cups) 4 medium carrots, peeled […]
Cherry and Vanilla Bean Compote
Cherry and Vanilla Bean Compote Yield: 4 servings 1 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons water 1 pound fresh sweet cherries, halved and pits removed 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, or […]
Ginger Maple Sweet Potato Puree
Ginger Maple Sweet Potato Puree Yield: 4 to 5 servings 3 medium sweet potatoes (2 pounds), peeled and diced into 2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons of pure […]
Beet Salad with Bleu Cheese & Candied Walnuts
Maple Candied Spiced Walnuts ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive […]
Cantaloupe Strawberry Salad
Yield: 2 to 4 servings ½ cantaloupe, seeded, rind removed, and sliced into 1-inch sections 2 pints strawberries, hulled and quartered 2 tablespoons of balsamic 15 medium-sized fresh mint leaves, […]
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Polyface Farm: 3 Hours of Rain, 2 Days of Filming and 1 Farmer Making a Difference
This behind-the-scenes post is by Co-Executive Producer, Theresa Loe. It was definitely a “white-knuckler” as we barreled down a Virginia dirt road in the pitch darkness of the early morning. […]
Grassfed Beef Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce
Grassfed Beef Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce Serves: 4 to 6. Steaks 2 pounds grassfed beef (I prefer tri-tip or skirt steak) Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons […]
Lemongrass Two Ways
Ginger Mint Lemongrass Tea Yield: 2 servings 1 1-inch piece ginger, peeled, grated 1 3-inch piece lemongrass, roughly chopped 10 small mint leaves, bruised with fingers 1 teaspoon granulated sugar […]
Herb-Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasted Root Vegetables with Rosemary and Thyme Yield: 4 to 6 servings 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into […]
Pan-Roasted Broccolette with Garlic
Pan-Roasted Broccolette with Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes Yield: 2 servings 1 large bunch broccolette, rinsed 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper, […]
HGT023-How do I Grow THAT: Herbs
Nothing brings any dish to life more than fresh herbs right from the garden. Although there are many plants that make up this group, some of the most common include […]
HGT022-How do I Grow THAT: Tomatoes
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT022.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now No tomato will ever taste better than the one you grow and pick from your own garden. There’s a lot to know about […]
HGT021-How do I Grow THAT: Strawberries
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT021.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Cold hardy, easy to grow, strawberries thrive in containers and raised beds, and a thousand times better than any store bought version; what’s […]
HGT017-How do I Grow THAT: Peppers
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT017.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now If you’ve never grown peppers before, it’s a very rewarding choice for your edible garden. They’re easy to grow, with nearly infinite varietal […]
HGT016-How do I Grow THAT: Okra
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT016.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now I love the taste of okra, but it’s not a love we all share. This is a vegetable you either like to eat […]
HGT015-How do I Grow THAT: Melons
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT015.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Although there are many kinds of melons, and most grown in similar ways, each has it’s own unique quirks and requirements. So for […]
HGT014-How do I Grow THAT: Basil
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT014.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now I love to grow basil and there’s nothing better then walking outside to snip a few stems for whatever you cooking at the […]
HGT013-How do I Grow THAT: Lettuce
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT013.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Some say that if you grow only one vegetable other than tomatoes, it should be lettuce. Why? Well, it’s so easy to grow […]
HGT012-How do I Grow THAT: Mixed Greens
[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/joelampl/HGT012.mp3] Click the Arrow to Listen Now Think of mesclun almost like a whole salad bowl in a seed pack. A seed pack or planted container labeled as a mesclun […]
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