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TV Episodes
Growing A Greener World is currently airing Season Nine, and you can see them listed below as they are released. You can also scroll through all episodes below (in the order they were released) or view by season using the season links.
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 […]
Episode 326: Behind the Scenes
In our 26th and final episode of Season Three, we’ve chosen to share with you some of the information, stories, footage and photos of what happens behind the scenes of […]
Episode 325: Sol Food Mobile Farm
In this episode, we feature a small, young non-profit in Durham, North Carolina with a focus on environmental sustainability and community development. Sol Food Mobile Farm was created as an […]
Episode 324: Edible Schoolyard and Kitchen Classroom
This Season One episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three. Join us today as we visit the Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley, California. This nationally recognized […]
Episode 323: Small Space Gardening
This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three. Have a small yard or garden? Less – maybe a patio or balcony? Driveway? No space […]
Episode 322: NYC Rooftop Farms
New York City is considered the most densely populated city in America. With over 8 million mouths to feed, it’s no surprise that some are looking for new ways to […]
Episode 321: Permaculture
The word “permaculture” refers to a set of values and principles that utilize ecological designs and self-maintained natural systems. The point is to give back – to our gardens, to […]
Episode 320: Northwest Flower and Garden Show
This Season Two episode was selected for a special encore presentation in Season Three. Have you ever been to a flower and garden show? Each one has a distinct […]
Episode 319: Moss Gardens
What if we told you that there is a plant that requires only a small amount of water, yet stays green all year long? It can be grown as a […]
Episode 318: Organic Flower Power
This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three. We talk a lot about food miles, organics, and sustainable practices with food choices, our homes, […]
Episode 317: Garden Coaching
Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener – at some point you will find yourself in need of a little gardening advice. You might need direction on how to […]
Episode 316: Heritage Livestock
Once upon a time, there were hundreds of different breeds for every farm animal here in America and across the world. But with the industrial agriculture movement, old-fashioned or heritage […]
Episode 315: All About Seeds
There are a lot of reasons to sow your own seeds! Everyone has their own reasons, perhaps to save money, or just for fun, or for the variety available. While […]
Episode 314: Just Because It’s Organic
The label says it’s organic… so does that automatically make it the best choice when it comes to selecting what we use in our lawns and gardens? Surveys show that […]
Episode 313: Backyard Orchards
With more and more people growing vegetables at home, you might be thinking about trying to grow fruit and nuts as well! If you’ve tasted fresh homegrown tomatoes, greens, […]
Episode 312: Young Farmers
This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three. With the average age of farmers in our country around 55 to 60, there is a […]
Episode 311: Backyard Chickens
This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three. These days, people are really getting closer to their food source – whether for fun, community, […]
Episode 310: Detroit’s Urban Renewal
This episode is about the renewal of Detroit, whose bleak landscape is slowing changing due to the efforts of urban farmers and community gardeners determined to grow their city’s revival. […]
