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• ECHO - Helping Underdeveloped Countries Grow Their Own Food (#101)

  ECHO provides students and overseas development workers with agricultural skills and resources. [26 minutes]

• Creating An Eco-Friendly Landscape from the Ground Up (#102)

  Offer practical tips for gardening in a more earth-friendly way and creating healthier plants. [26 minutes]

• More Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Landscape at Home (#103)

  A look at ideas for conserving water, providing wildlife habitats and reducing air pollution. [26 minutes]

• Phipps Conservatory - The Greenest Conservatory in the World (#104)

  The Pittsburg conservatory is well known for sustainable building practices and energy conservation. [26 minutes]

• Growing Power - Will Allen's Story of Inspiration through a Garden (#105)

  This nonprofit organization and land trust has a global commitment to sustainable food systems. [26 minutes]

• Composting 101 and Beyond (#106)

  Healthy plants start with healthy soil and the best amendment you can add to any soil is compost. [26 minutes]

• Urban Beekeeping - What's All The Buzz About? (#107)

  Follow a Seattle beekeeper to learn why backyard urban beekeeping is becoming more popular. [26 minutes]

• The Edible Schoolyard - Using The Garden As The Classroom (#108)

  Students learn about the full garden cycle and cook with what they grow in an edible schoolyard. [26 minutes]

• Fetzer: The Most Earth-Friendly Winery In America (#109)

  The Fetzer winery in Mendocino, California produces wines in a very sustainable, responsible way. [26 minutes]

• Annie's Annuals - Preserving Heirlooms While Promoting the Environment (#110)

  Eco-friendly growing practices and recycling programs found in independent nurseries are showcased. [26 minutes]

• Farmer D - A Young Man's Campaign to Lead By Example (#111)

  Daron Joffe is the model of today's eco-conscience farmer and the future of sustainable agriculture. [26 minutes]

• The Power of Worms - Vermicompost As An Organic Marvel (#112)

  A look at how worms break down kitchen scraps and garbage into nutrient rich castings for gardens. [26 minutes]

• Recycling Horticulture Waste - Making Better Choices One Pot at a Time (#113)

  Millions of plastic plant containers are not recycled and companies are working to fix the problem. [26 minutes]

• All About Pruning - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (#114)

  Best-selling garden author Tracy Desabato-Aust shows how to prune trees and perennials correctly. [26 minutes]

• Living Homegrown Fresh - Raising Food & Livestock in Urban Backyards (#115)

  Discover how to "keep it close to home" with fresh purchases to achieve a more organic lifestyle. [26 minutes]

• Native Plants and Invasives & Certified Wildlife Habitats (#116)

  At the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Texas we explain why some exotic plants are dangerous. [26 minutes]

• Seed Savers Exchange - Saving the Planet by Saving Seeds (#117)

  On a big farm in Iowa, the horticultural heritage of America is being preserved one seed at a time. [26 minutes]

• Urban Farming at Greensgrow Farm (#118)

  A pioneering farm in Philadelphia provides locally grown food for a community that often has little. [26 minutes]

• Waterwise Gardening - Simple Solutions To Reduce Water Usage & Manage Runoff (#119)

  The best ways to irrigate your garden and preserve the soil moisture you already have are explored. [26 minutes]

• Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs (#120)

  Learn how a CSA works and visit a farm that has a restored orchard and organic vegetable gardens. [26 minutes]

• Community Gardens- Growing So Much More Than Plants (#121)

  The benefits of a neighborhood garden can bring people closer to the earth and closer to each other. [26 minutes]

• Green Roofs and Rooftop Gardens - The Sky's The Limit (#122)

  One of the biggest opportunities to positively impact our carbon footprint is to plant green roofs. [26 minutes]

• Organic Gardening - Creating A Garden Ecosystem (#123)

  Maria Rodale of the Rodale Institute sheds light on this eco-friendly way of gardening. [26 minutes]

• Natural Pest Control - Discovering Eco-friendly Solutions to an Old Problem (#124)

  Biological control, using natural predators and insects to keeps pests in check, is explored. [26 minutes]

• Thomas Jefferson & Monticello - A True Organic Gardener in Action (#125)

  Jefferson's pioneering organic practices with plants and soil are still in use today at Monticello. [26 minutes]

• Victory Gardens (#126)

  Learn what a victory garden is and investigate the USDA's initiative called "The People's Garden." [26 minutes]

• The Best People of Season One (#201)

  Urban Farmer Will Allen and other rock stars of gardening and sustainability are featured. [26 minutes]

• The Best Places of Season One (#202)

  With Atlanta Botanical Gardens setting the stage, we highlight memorable places from season one. [26 minutes]

• Greenhouses for Year-Round Growing (#203)

  Discover a great way to garden year round no matter where you live. Several options are covered. [26 minutes]

  • Mon, June 24, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Mon, June 24, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns

• From Seed to Cellar; Living Homegrown Fresh (#204)

  In an effort to eat locally, many gardeners are raising food and livestock in their urban backyards. [26 minutes]

  • Fri, June 28, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Fri, June 28, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns

• The Northwest Flower & Garden Show; Behind the Scenes of Making it Great (#205)

  A look at how these display gardens are created and how to get the most from your visit to any show. [26 minutes]

• Growing Hydroponically; No Dirt Required (#206)

  Growing hydroponically allows anyone to grow fresh edibles no matter where they live. [26 minutes]

• Dispelling Gardening Myths (#207)

  A true "Garden Professor" walks us through some examples of why certain gardening myths don't work. [26 minutes]

• Gardening in a Waterwise Way (#208)

  Explore what gardeners can do to maximize their garden's beauty with a lot less water. [26 minutes]

• Critter Control; Effective Ways to Repel Wildlife (#209)

  A wildlife expert teaches how to keep certain undesirable garden pests at bay. [26 minutes]

• Raising Backyard Chickens (#210)

  Topics include selecting and caring for chicks and adult chickens and housing options on any budget. [26 minutes]

• Dominica; A Small Country Big on Sustainability: (Dominica Island) (#211)

  Travel to one of the top-10 eco-friendly tourist destinations to learn lessons we can apply at home. [26 minutes]

• The Gift of Trees (Atlanta, GA, Mt. Airy, NC & Seattle, WA) (#212)

  Trees are explored from the ground up to discover why they're so important to a healthy planet. [26 minutes]

• Young Farmers (#213)

  Learning to be an organic farmer is hot! The GGW crew enrolls in a true Organic Farm School. [26 minutes]

• Oh Grow Up; Small Space and Vertical Gardening (San Francisco, CA) (#214)

  Tricks to getting a lot from small space gardening, including vertical gardening, are explored. [26 minutes]

• Attracting Backyard Birds and Wildlife: (Mt. Airy, NC) (#215)

  Naturalist David Mizejewski shows how to attract more desirable wildlife to your backyard. [26 minutes]

• Edible Landscapes (Los Altos, CA & Mt. Vernon, WA) (#216)

  Techniques for planting edible gardens that blend with front yard designs are shared. [26 minutes]

• Organic Flower Power; All the Beauty-None of the Chemicals (#217)

  Organically minded growers and retailers are changing the way the flower industry grows flowers. [26 minutes]

• The Power of Worms; Natures Miracle for Healthy Gardens (#218)

  Gardens that look great and provide protection from environmental hazards are a popular trend. [26 minutes]

• Locavore Gardens and Landscapes (#219)

  Discover how small entrepreneurs with big ideas make good things happen. [26 minutes]

• Gardening for the Hungry; Easy ways to Share the Bounty (#220)

  Learn what "Certified Organic" really means and find out what it takes to state this claim. [26 minutes]

• Living Walls; A New Way to Make Great Neighbors (#221)

  Ways to donate your gardens bounty and tips for sharing your harvest with others are discussed. [26 minutes]

• Back to School; Learning to Be an Organic Farmer (#222)

  Several ways that you can have a stunning wall garden both in and out, are demonstrated. [26 minutes]

• Dining from the Farm Field; as fresh as it gets (Los Angeles, CA) (#223)

  A look at the eco-friendly practice of using natural predators and insects to keeps pests in check. [26 minutes]

• Organic Seed Saving; More Important and Challenging than Ever (#224)

  Get a lesson in saving seeds and learn about how to preserve the integrity of organic seed stock. [26 minutes]

• Composting in the Twenty-First Century (#225)

  A look at companies run by avid gardeners that have made composting their life's work. [26 minutes]

• Thomas Jefferson & Monticello - A True Organic Gardener in Action (#226)

  Step back in time to see how Thomas Jefferson lived out his passion for gardening at Monticello. [26 minutes]

• Winter Gardening (Harborside, ME) (#301)

  We visit Maine and gardening guru, Eliot Coleman, who shares his knowledge on growing vegetables year round in even the coldest climates. [26 minutes]

• The Dirt On Creating A Healthy Garden (Raleigh, NC) (#302)

  A tour of a Soil Testing lab and the U.S. Composting Council gives a better understanding of soil. [26 minutes]

• Sow True Seed: (Ashville, NC) (#303)

  Get a hands-on lesson in saving seeds and learn how to preserve the integrity of organic seedstock. [26 minutes]

• Farm School (Athol, MA) (#304)

  Learning to be an organic farmer is hot! The GGW crew enrolls in an Organic Farm School for a week. [26 minutes]

• Organic Lawn Care (Arlington, VA) (#305)

  A major test case by the University of Maryland shows that lush green grass is possible organically. [26 minutes]

• Sustainable Agriculture (Swoope, VA) (#306)

  Polyface Farms grows produce and raise food while stewarding the land at the same time. [26 minutes]

• Backyard Composting (Winston Salem, NC) (#307)

  A soil scientist shows all you need to know to make compost at home for free. [26 minutes]

• Veteran Farmers (Jacksonville, Florida) (#308)

  Many veterans find careers in organic farming perfect for mental therapy and positive reinforcement. [26 minutes]

• Schoolyard Wildlife Habitats (Atlanta) (#309)

  Learn how one school is using wildlife and outdoor classrooms to engage youngsters in nature. [26 minutes]

• Urban Gardening (Detroit, Michigan) (#310)

  Detroit is a landmark city making huge strides through its gardens and programs built around them. [26 minutes]

• Backyard Chickens (Raleigh, North Carolina) (#311)

  Selecting and caring for chicks and adult chickens and housing options on any budget are featured. [26 minutes]

• Young Farmers (Atlanta) (#312)

  A new wave of young, hard working farmers are answering the call for a healthier tomorrow. [26 minutes]

• Backyard Orchards (St. Louis, MO) (#313)

  Learn how to have a bountiful backyard orchard without using pesticides, even with limited space. [26 minutes]

• Just Because It's Organic (St. Paul, Minnesota) (#314)

  Organic doesn't always mean better. Dr. Jeff Gillman helps us become more discerning gardeners. [26 minutes]

• All About Seeds (Mt. Airy, North Carolina) (#315)

  From soil mix to grow lights, learn sowing secrets and discover the science behind the techniques. [26 minutes]

• Heritage Breeds (Pittsboro, North Carolina and Potomac, Maryland) (#316)

  With the renewed interest in organic agriculture, heritage farm animals are making a comeback. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, May 25, 12:29 PM on IPTV

• Garden Coaching (Atlanta) (#317)

  Tag along with a coach and learn how they can guide, teach and empower us to be better gardeners. [26 minutes]

• Organic Flowers (Skagit Valley, WA) (#318)

  Some organically minded growers and retailers are growing beautiful flowers without the chemicals. [26 minutes]

• Moss Gardens (Raleigh, Nc) (#319)

  Moss is an incredible eco-friendly plant that needs very little water but stays green all year long! [26 minutes]

• Behind The Scenes of a Flower Show (Seattle, WA) (#320)

  A look at how these display gardens are created and how to get the most from your visit to any show. [26 minutes]

  • Fri, May 24, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Fri, May 24, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Sat, June 1, 12:30 PM on IPTV

• Permaculture (Raleigh, Nc & Americus, Ga) (#321)

  Permaculture incorporates organic farm practices, agroforestry, integrated farming and ecology. [26 minutes]

  • Mon, May 27, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Mon, May 27, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Sat, June 8, 12:30 PM on IPTV

• Nyc Rooftop Gardens (New York, Ny) (#322)

  A 1-acre organic farm that grows food across the rooftop of a New York City building is visited. [26 minutes]

  • Fri, May 31, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Fri, May 31, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
  • Sat, June 15, 12:30 PM on IPTV

• Small Space & Vertical Gardening (San Francisco, CA) (#323)

  Tricks for getting a lot from small space gardening including vertical gardening are explored. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 22, 12:30 PM on IPTV

• Independent Garden Centers - A Gardener's Best Resource (Atlanta, GA) (#324)

  Independent Garden Centers offer a wealth of resources for education, real examples and great ideas. [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 29, 12:30 PM on IPTV

• Sol Mobile Bus (Various Cities Across America) (#325)

  A group of young gardeners travel the country teaching edible gardening with sustainable practices. [26 minutes]

• Behind The Scenes with Growing A Greener World (#326)

  A behind the scenes look at how the show is made reveals how we chose our topics and locations. [26 minutes]

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