A common misconception of food gardens is that they’re ugly and unsuitable in front yards or as ornamental displays. Accordingly, they’re typically relegated to out of sight corners in backyards. But landscape design pro Rosalind Creasy has been working to debunk that myth for over 35 years. Even her own home garden- starting right at the curb- is so beautiful that passersby usually don’t even realize that it’s almost exclusively an edible landscape.
In this episode, we also visit another master of gardening and food, international celebrity chef and television host Graham Kerr, a.k.a. “The Galloping Gourmet.” His newfound passion for gardening is infectious, and his desire to share a love of growing food is a true inspiration.
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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
I had no idea that the Galloping Gourmet lived in Mt Vernon Washington! :-O
Mt Vernon is a fabulous, close knit community. They have one of the best Food Co Ops I have ever experienced. And it is located in the Skagit River Valley (you can see the Skagit River in the background) which happens to have the third richest soils in the WORLD!
I hope you had time to explore this beautiful valley while you were visiting Graham <3
Great show! My husband and I saw Episode 703 for the first time today. I loved watching Graham Kerr years ago and was very happily surprised to see him on your show today! Now, I’m going into the kitchen to fix a GK Omelet! 🙂
What a treat to talk gardening with Graham and have him cook up a tasty omelet too! Enjoy, and thanks for watching.
Mr Huges, Have you not seen the out of control obesity statistics? Mr Kerr offers a healthy and tasty way to have a delicious breakfast – or eat for any meal. He did not say it couldn’t be made with ‘real’ food as you suggest. He only offered a recipe for those unable to consume foods containing fat calories in them.
Chef Nathan!!!!!
Fake milk, fake butter, fake eggs, frozen garbanzos. This does not quite fit with the ‘edible landscape’ theme? This, I’m afraid, is 1950s British cooking at its absolute worst, and it’s sinful to pretend otherwise by doing it in a greenhouse.
No, no, no, no, no. Back to the real, fresh, honest food you do so well. Back to your own kitchen, Chef Nathan.
Ms. Creasy was the real deal; better you should take a basket and go foraging in her garden.
I’m disappointed, but not discouraged; you will repent and return to the true garden path, I’m sure.
Thank you for this episode. For those of us who have health issues and still want something rich to taste, thanks. Veggies and Fruits are wonderful, but once in a while something like this dish is fun. I enjoyed the gardens shown even though I live in an apartment. I really enjoy Growing a Greener World.
I agree Keefer. One of the best things about NW Washington is that fresh fruits and veggies are available year round. And there are plenty of organically raised free range chickens, cows, goats, etc. that provide healthy versions of those “rich” foods. Saturated fats are healthy if they come from properly raised animals!
I wish this episode had featured the amazing greens (Chards, Kales, Brussels Sprouts) and blueberries that the Skagit Valley is known for!