On today’s episode Joe takes us to the Sonoma Valley Worm Farm to meet Jack Chambers. Trained as an airline pilot, Jack found his true passion in gardening. Jack was […]
About GGWTV
Growing A Greener World is a national gardening series on Public Television that features organic gardening, green living and farm to table cooking. Each episode focuses on compelling and inspirational people making a difference through gardening. This gardening series covers everything from edible gardening and sustainable agriculture to seasonal cooking and preserving the harvest.
...
Books and other product links are affiliate links.
Episode 509: Greening of Suburbia
For decades, the typical model of the suburban home included crowded housing, water and chemical hungry lawns, and maybe even a sprawling golf course. Today there is a new vision […]
Episode 508: Abundant Harvest
Our goal as gardeners is to have an abundant harvest, but what are some of the best ways to get the produce we desire? On this episode, Joe shares tips […]
Episode 507 – The Weekend Farmer
If you’ve ever had an interest in growing a garden, chances are we’ve covered the topic in a relatable way on this show. From how to get started to managing a […]
Episode 506 – Gardening with Nature
Margaret Roach traded in her high heels for garden boots when she left her high-powered executive job, for a job of writing books and her award-winning garden blog, Away to […]
Episode 505 – Container Gardening
Over the years we have talked a lot about edible gardening and people all over the country growing food in many unusual places. We have seen many random places, but […]
Episode 504 – Setting Up A Garden
We’re very excited to be able to have a garden set that we can use for filming as well as growing delicious fruits and vegetables. Growing food at home has […]
Episode 503 – Solitary Bees
For several years now, we’ve heard and talked about the significant and ongoing loss of the honeybee population. It is still a mystery as to why these bees are disappearing, […]
Episode 502 – Behind The Scenes
Ever wondered how we find the people, places and stories we feature on Growing a Greener World? In this episode, we go behind-the-scenes and share how we film, produce […]
Episode 501 – Edible Fruit Gardens
On Growing a Greener World, we often celebrate the fact that vegetable gardening has become more popular over the years. Many people just like us garden to get the best […]
Episode 426: Fall Garden Chores
Having a great garden takes maintenance all year long. Getting your spring garden started off right has everything to do with how you put your garden to bed the fall […]
Episode 425: Four Season Garden
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 […]
Episode 424: Common Ground Fair
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 […]
Episode 423 – Greenhouse Bus
We love to hear stories of young people making a difference in the world and that is why today’s story really struck a cord with us. In today’s episode, we […]
Episode 422: Greensgrow Farm Truck
Greensgrow Farm, one of the first urban farms in America, is located just 3 miles from Philadelphia’s city center. We filmed our very first episode of Growing a Greener World […]
Episode 421: Growing Power 2.0
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 […]
Episode 420: New Victory Gardens
We talk a lot on this show about people in urban communities looking for new ways to grow their own food. Well, this episode is all about one organization that […]
Episode 419: Garden Myths 2.0
Have you or a neighbor had a garden or yard that was the envy of the neighborhood? As gardeners we are always looking for tips and tricks to make our […]
Episode 418: Garden with Margaret Roach
Margaret Roach did what many of us wish we could do ourselves. She left a high-powered job for a more authentic life in the garden. Although Margaret was “living the […]
Episode 417: The Dirt on Healthy Soil
The words “dirt” and “soil” are often interchanged, but to a gardener, there’s a big difference. “Soil” is what gives life to a garden – full of organic matter, minerals, […]
Episode 416: Sustainable Homes
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 […]
Episode 415: Greenhouses
In today’s episode 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 […]
Episode 414: Backyard Beekeeping
In this episode, 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 […]
Episode 413 – Abundant Harvest
It’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? On this episode, we […]
Episode 412 – Independent Garden Centers
We 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 […]
Episode 411 – Moss Gardens
What if we told you there was a plant that used minimal water and stayed green all year long? You can use it as a lawn, never have to mow it […]
Episode 410 – Weedless Gardening
It’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 […]
Episode 409 – Rooftop Farm
Today, a lot of people are interested in consuming locally grown produce, but in a big city, like New York much of that produce is brought in from outside locations […]
Episode 408 – Waterwise 2.0
Did 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 […]
Episode 407 – Organic Lawn Care
We’re always in the pursuit for a beautiful lawn, but in our pursuit for this beauty we do some not so good things to the water, soil, and environment. Today, we […]
Episode 406 – Setting Up A Garden
The garden built in this episode is the new home garden set for our show. We’re very excited to finally have a home base garden that we can use to […]
Episode 405 – Trees Are Good
Have 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, […]
Episode 404 – Aquaponics & Mushrooms
With more people living in urban settings than ever before, it can be difficult for them to find locally sourced food within their neighborhoods or even to find a plot […]
Episode 403 – Controlling Pests Organically
Did 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 […]
Episode 402: Seed Starting 101
While 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 […]
Episode 401: NY Greenhouse Classroom
In 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 […]
