Growing a Greener World

Home and How To Series / 1 Season

Emmy Award-winning series GROWING A GREENER WORLD features organic gardening, green living and farm-to-table cooking. In each episode, the program’s hosts share DIY information with home gardeners.

Watch: S10 E1001

26m 46s / TV-G

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The Year-Round Gardener

S10 E1013 / 26m 46s / TV-G

When it comes to year-round vegetable gardening, Niki Jabbour wrote the book. She easily earned the Year-round Badge of Honor by living in one of the most unlikely places - Halifax, Nova Scotia. Yet, Niki harvests fresh produce from her garden 365 days a year. Host, Joe Lamp’l visits Niki in her garden to uncover many tips we can each use to extend or get more out of our growing seasons.

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From Seed to Fork

S10 E1012 / 26m 46s / TV-G

We all like our gardens to be as productive as possible for the time and energy we invest. When it comes to getting the most out of what a garden can provide, Meg Cowden never fails to push the limits despite the short growing season and challenging conditions of her cold western Twin Cities climate. You'll be inspired when you see Meg's tips and techniques - all of which you can do.

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Creating a Meadow Garden

S10 E1011 / 26m 46s / TV-G

For most people, the term meadow conjures visions of sweeping fields of grasses and multi-colored blooms. This episode explores how gardeners can enjoy the diversity, beauty and low maintenance benefits of this pollination haven even from small spaces or balcony gardens. Installing mini-meadows in part of your lawn or problem-growing area can attract more pollinators and beneficial insects.

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Creating a Bird-friendly Garden with Margaret Roach

S10 E1010 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. Learn the key elements to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Longtime resident and former NYC business executive, Margaret Roach shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.

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The Weekend Farmer

S10 E1009 / 26m 46s / TV-G

For many, the longing for a more rural lifestyle comes calling sooner or later, with just a small plot of land out in the country for a weekend getaway. While experience is still the best teacher, and farming is challenging work no matter where you live, we’ll show you some of the most important considerations you need to know before taking the plunge.

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Bringing Nature Home

S10 E1008 / 26m 46s / TV-G

There is no place left for wildlife in too many places of our country, but in the landscapes and gardens we create. Noted author Doug Tallamy illustrates how the choices we make as gardeners can profoundly impact the diversity of life in our yards, towns and on our planet.

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Gardening with the Masters

S10 E1007 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Noted author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich has perfected the art and science of making great compost, and he’s known for another specialty - growing unusual fruit. Dig into some of the other pursuits of this sought-after garden authority and learn tips for successfully growing fruit. This episode also features a segment from the iconic Mohonk Mountain House.

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Catching up with TV Garden Legend Paul James

S10 E1006 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Host Joe Lamp’l catches up with Paul James, creator and host of HGTV’s top-rated show Gardening by the Yard, in his home garden. You’re invited to this long-overdue reunion as Joe and Paul discuss steps for success as they tour the garden and grounds at Joe’s GardenFarm.

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Modern Homesteading

S10 E1005 / 26m 46s / TV-G

There’s a movement at hand - an increase in the number of families who have taken it upon themselves to produce the food for their table from their own backyards. This episode features two such ambitious female urban farmers who are living off the land while living in the city and they’re sharing this skill set with others.

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Gardening on the Cheap

S10 E1004 / 26m 46s / TV-G

For many, gardening is a passion and hobby that lures us to spend more than we should on the latest gadgets, gimmicks or new plant variety. Host Joe Lamp’l is well known for his money-saving ideas when it comes to gardening on the cheap. In this episode, Lamp'l shares some of his best tips for saving time and money in and around the garden.

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Oh Deer - Dealing with Four-legged Garden Pests

S10 E1003 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Nature doesn’t always share our garden ideals, and when uninvited wildlife grazes on our gardens and landscape, it can cause frustration and expensive damage. In this episode, explore humane, low-cost and straightforward methods researched by The University of Georgia wildlife department to deal with deer and divert other furry friends away from our plants for good.

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Mason Bee Revolution

S10 E1002 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Insect populations are on the decline, and their disappearance can impact our global ability to produce food. As these pollinator populations wane, the mason bee may be able to fill the gap until long-term solutions are discovered. Learn how easy it is to raise mason bees at home and increase the bounty of your garden.

Don’t Feed the Landfills

S10 E1001 / 26m 46s / TV-G

Learn how the US Parks Service reduces landfill waste coming into Denali National Park from the millions of visitors each year, visit residents from the surrounding community to see how these innovative gardeners are producing bounty despite unlikely conditions and explore ways you can leave a lighter footprint through composting, recycling, and sustainable alternatives.

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