Farmers play an important roll in our every day lives. With the average age of a farmer close to 60, it got us thinking about the younger generation and how […]
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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.
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Episode 521 – The Seed Farmer
As organic gardeners, we understand the importance of good seed. We care about where it comes from and how it was grown. And we want to know how to save […]
Episode 520 – Manhattan School for Children
There are many great schools across the country doing great things for their students. One in particular, located in the heart of the most densely populated city, is one such […]
Episode 519 – Hyper Local Food
The words “eat local” have been the battle cry of the sustainability movement for quite some time now – not only for the environmental impact, but for the incredible FLAVOR. In […]
518 – Veteran Farmers
We are deeply grateful to our veterans, men and women who offer their lives to defend our liberty. Now a growing number of vets are planting important seeds in our […]
Episode 517 – Brooklyn Grange
Many people are in the market for locally grown produce, but in urban areas the majority of organic produce is brought in from outside the city, making it questionable at […]
Episode 516 – Polyface Farm
Joel Salatin is one of the most celebrated pioneers in sustainable agriculture and his family business, Polyface Farms in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, is the model by which many farmers aspire. […]
Episode 515 – Making More Plants
Many of the most popular plants we have today, from the top arboretums to the backyard gardens, originated from plants from far away places. A simple little twig holds all […]
Episode 514 – Great Garden Centers
Independent Garden Centers, or IGC’s, are some of our all time favorite stores. Today, we get to visit two of the countries best IGC’s, The Natural Gardener and The Great […]
Episode 513 – Urban Gardening
Over all of the years of our travels, we’ve met many amazing urban gardeners. They have been able to make their gardens because of the desire they had for fresh, […]
Episode 512 – Fall Garden Prep
Having a great looking landscape and garden requires time and attention all year long. If you want to know some of the surest ways to get your spring garden off […]
Episode 511 – Nature-based Learning
Sooner or later most of us discover the therapeutic powers of connecting with the outdoors. Nature has an almost magical way of calming and sometimes even healing our mind and […]
Episode 510 – A Worm Farm
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 […]
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 […]
