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GROWING A GREENER WORLD

Friday, April 17th

9:00pm on
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Gardening with the Masters - King of Compost, Unusual Fruit and the Weedless Garden (New Paltz, Ny)

Noted author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich knows a thing or two about gardening. This soil scientist and avid gardener has perfected the art and science of making great compost, and he's known for another specialty - growing unusual fruit. In this episode, we're back to visit Lee once again. This time, we dig into some of the other fascinating pursuits of this ever-curious and sought-after garden authority. Local Angle: New Paltz, NY resident and national authority on horticulture, Lee Reich shares tips for successfully growing fruit from his backyard farmden. This episode also features a segment from the iconic Mohonk Mountain House.

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Creating A Bird-Friendly Garden with Margaret Roach (Copake Falls, Ny)

Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. This episode delves into the key elements we can incorporate to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Local Angle: Longtime resident and former NYC powerhouse business executive, Margaret Roach maintains a thriving 2-acre garden that is a wildlife habitat to many creatures, especially birds. Margaret shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.

10:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Creating A Meadow Garden (Burlington, Vt)

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 space or balcony gardens. Local Angle: As gardeners and weekend warriors look to reduce their lawn space while finding new ways to attract more pollinators and beneficial insects, installing mini-meadows in place of part of your lawn or problem growing area can offer a beautiful and low maintenance solution. Burlington, Vermont sets the stage for the how-to steps anyone can apply anywhere.

10:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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More Than Just A Seed: Protecting Its Past, and Preserving Its Future

Where a seed comes from - and how it was grown - can play a big role in how we source and grow our food crops and ornamental plants in our future. Not all seeds are created equal, nor should we be treating them as if they are. These days, more gardeners than ever are growing their own food. The seeds they choose to purchase and plant can impact a lot more than their own backyard garden.

11:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Urban and Community Gardening Heroes

There's an enormous swell in the number of people learning to garden and grow their own food. Yet, many lack the space - or so it might seem. In this episode, we meet some of the great urban and community gardening heroes who are making gardening more accessible to all - no matter the boundaries or limitations.

11:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Container Gardening Anywhere: What to Know Before You Grow

We can all appreciate the beauty of colorful containers of plants and flowers to dress up any space. As simple as potting up a few plants can be, the best arrangements are achieved through techniques professional designers use to create stunning combinations. From selecting the most appropriate container, to choosing the right soil, to creating that magical plant combination, we'll show you recipes for successful container gardening no matter how small or large the space.

Saturday, April 18th

12:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Gardening to Feed Our Souls and Nourish Our Neighbors

With more time at home than ever before, people are turning to gardening, many for the first time. Some are using their gardens to heal their mind and bodies and feed their families. Others are finding ways to use their gardens to nourish neighbors and their community in unique and powerful ways. Meet some of the team of Growing a Greener World in their own gardens, and see what others are doing across the country to serve their communities through gardening.

12:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Locavores and Yard-Sharing

Eating local and seasonal is more than just a foodie trend. While some people have the time or the land to grow their own food, and some have the expertise, few people have it all. That's given birth to a cottage industry that creates win-win partnerships and reaches far beyond in-town garden plots. Meet the young urbanites who are changing the way we grow and eat.

1:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Year-Round Growing with Eliot Coleman

"Four-season growing" is the ultimate goal for many gardeners. Eliot Coleman has mastered it, and he's doing it in one of the farthest corners of the country, in weather that often makes gardening in even one season a challenge. The methods Eliot and his wife use to grow year-round in Zone 5 are ones you can use to extend your season, too, no matter where you live.

1:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Greening Up The Places We Call Home

Growing a greener world isn't something that happens in the garden alone. Living more in concert with our environment has to extend to the places we call home, too. We'll go off the grid to take a tour inside one next-gen home that was constructed almost entirely out of repurposed materials, and then visit a unique suburban subdivision that puts nature first.

10:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Gardening with the Masters - King of Compost, Unusual Fruit and the Weedless Garden (New Paltz, Ny)

Noted author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich knows a thing or two about gardening. This soil scientist and avid gardener has perfected the art and science of making great compost, and he's known for another specialty - growing unusual fruit. In this episode, we're back to visit Lee once again. This time, we dig into some of the other fascinating pursuits of this ever-curious and sought-after garden authority. Local Angle: New Paltz, NY resident and national authority on horticulture, Lee Reich shares tips for successfully growing fruit from his backyard farmden. This episode also features a segment from the iconic Mohonk Mountain House.

10:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Creating A Bird-Friendly Garden with Margaret Roach (Copake Falls, Ny)

Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. This episode delves into the key elements we can incorporate to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Local Angle: Longtime resident and former NYC powerhouse business executive, Margaret Roach maintains a thriving 2-acre garden that is a wildlife habitat to many creatures, especially birds. Margaret shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.

11:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Creating A Meadow Garden (Burlington, Vt)

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 space or balcony gardens. Local Angle: As gardeners and weekend warriors look to reduce their lawn space while finding new ways to attract more pollinators and beneficial insects, installing mini-meadows in place of part of your lawn or problem growing area can offer a beautiful and low maintenance solution. Burlington, Vermont sets the stage for the how-to steps anyone can apply anywhere.

11:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

More Than Just A Seed: Protecting Its Past, and Preserving Its Future

Where a seed comes from - and how it was grown - can play a big role in how we source and grow our food crops and ornamental plants in our future. Not all seeds are created equal, nor should we be treating them as if they are. These days, more gardeners than ever are growing their own food. The seeds they choose to purchase and plant can impact a lot more than their own backyard garden.

12:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Urban and Community Gardening Heroes

There's an enormous swell in the number of people learning to garden and grow their own food. Yet, many lack the space - or so it might seem. In this episode, we meet some of the great urban and community gardening heroes who are making gardening more accessible to all - no matter the boundaries or limitations.

12:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Container Gardening Anywhere: What to Know Before You Grow

We can all appreciate the beauty of colorful containers of plants and flowers to dress up any space. As simple as potting up a few plants can be, the best arrangements are achieved through techniques professional designers use to create stunning combinations. From selecting the most appropriate container, to choosing the right soil, to creating that magical plant combination, we'll show you recipes for successful container gardening no matter how small or large the space.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Gardening to Feed Our Souls and Nourish Our Neighbors

With more time at home than ever before, people are turning to gardening, many for the first time. Some are using their gardens to heal their mind and bodies and feed their families. Others are finding ways to use their gardens to nourish neighbors and their community in unique and powerful ways. Meet some of the team of Growing a Greener World in their own gardens, and see what others are doing across the country to serve their communities through gardening.

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Locavores and Yard-Sharing

Eating local and seasonal is more than just a foodie trend. While some people have the time or the land to grow their own food, and some have the expertise, few people have it all. That's given birth to a cottage industry that creates win-win partnerships and reaches far beyond in-town garden plots. Meet the young urbanites who are changing the way we grow and eat.

2:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Year-Round Growing with Eliot Coleman

"Four-season growing" is the ultimate goal for many gardeners. Eliot Coleman has mastered it, and he's doing it in one of the farthest corners of the country, in weather that often makes gardening in even one season a challenge. The methods Eliot and his wife use to grow year-round in Zone 5 are ones you can use to extend your season, too, no matter where you live.

2:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Greening Up The Places We Call Home

Growing a greener world isn't something that happens in the garden alone. Living more in concert with our environment has to extend to the places we call home, too. We'll go off the grid to take a tour inside one next-gen home that was constructed almost entirely out of repurposed materials, and then visit a unique suburban subdivision that puts nature first.

Sunday, April 19th

12:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Gardening with the Masters - King of Compost, Unusual Fruit and the Weedless Garden (New Paltz, Ny)

Noted author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich knows a thing or two about gardening. This soil scientist and avid gardener has perfected the art and science of making great compost, and he's known for another specialty - growing unusual fruit. In this episode, we're back to visit Lee once again. This time, we dig into some of the other fascinating pursuits of this ever-curious and sought-after garden authority. Local Angle: New Paltz, NY resident and national authority on horticulture, Lee Reich shares tips for successfully growing fruit from his backyard farmden. This episode also features a segment from the iconic Mohonk Mountain House.

12:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Creating A Bird-Friendly Garden with Margaret Roach (Copake Falls, Ny)

Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. This episode delves into the key elements we can incorporate to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Local Angle: Longtime resident and former NYC powerhouse business executive, Margaret Roach maintains a thriving 2-acre garden that is a wildlife habitat to many creatures, especially birds. Margaret shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.

1:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Creating A Meadow Garden (Burlington, Vt)

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 space or balcony gardens. Local Angle: As gardeners and weekend warriors look to reduce their lawn space while finding new ways to attract more pollinators and beneficial insects, installing mini-meadows in place of part of your lawn or problem growing area can offer a beautiful and low maintenance solution. Burlington, Vermont sets the stage for the how-to steps anyone can apply anywhere.

1:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

More Than Just A Seed: Protecting Its Past, and Preserving Its Future

Where a seed comes from - and how it was grown - can play a big role in how we source and grow our food crops and ornamental plants in our future. Not all seeds are created equal, nor should we be treating them as if they are. These days, more gardeners than ever are growing their own food. The seeds they choose to purchase and plant can impact a lot more than their own backyard garden.

2:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Urban and Community Gardening Heroes

There's an enormous swell in the number of people learning to garden and grow their own food. Yet, many lack the space - or so it might seem. In this episode, we meet some of the great urban and community gardening heroes who are making gardening more accessible to all - no matter the boundaries or limitations.

2:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Container Gardening Anywhere: What to Know Before You Grow

We can all appreciate the beauty of colorful containers of plants and flowers to dress up any space. As simple as potting up a few plants can be, the best arrangements are achieved through techniques professional designers use to create stunning combinations. From selecting the most appropriate container, to choosing the right soil, to creating that magical plant combination, we'll show you recipes for successful container gardening no matter how small or large the space.

3:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Gardening to Feed Our Souls and Nourish Our Neighbors

With more time at home than ever before, people are turning to gardening, many for the first time. Some are using their gardens to heal their mind and bodies and feed their families. Others are finding ways to use their gardens to nourish neighbors and their community in unique and powerful ways. Meet some of the team of Growing a Greener World in their own gardens, and see what others are doing across the country to serve their communities through gardening.

3:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Locavores and Yard-Sharing

Eating local and seasonal is more than just a foodie trend. While some people have the time or the land to grow their own food, and some have the expertise, few people have it all. That's given birth to a cottage industry that creates win-win partnerships and reaches far beyond in-town garden plots. Meet the young urbanites who are changing the way we grow and eat.

4:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Year-Round Growing with Eliot Coleman

"Four-season growing" is the ultimate goal for many gardeners. Eliot Coleman has mastered it, and he's doing it in one of the farthest corners of the country, in weather that often makes gardening in even one season a challenge. The methods Eliot and his wife use to grow year-round in Zone 5 are ones you can use to extend your season, too, no matter where you live.

4:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Greening Up The Places We Call Home

Growing a greener world isn't something that happens in the garden alone. Living more in concert with our environment has to extend to the places we call home, too. We'll go off the grid to take a tour inside one next-gen home that was constructed almost entirely out of repurposed materials, and then visit a unique suburban subdivision that puts nature first.

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Gardening with the Masters - King of Compost, Unusual Fruit and the Weedless Garden (New Paltz, Ny)

Noted author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich knows a thing or two about gardening. This soil scientist and avid gardener has perfected the art and science of making great compost, and he's known for another specialty - growing unusual fruit. In this episode, we're back to visit Lee once again. This time, we dig into some of the other fascinating pursuits of this ever-curious and sought-after garden authority. Local Angle: New Paltz, NY resident and national authority on horticulture, Lee Reich shares tips for successfully growing fruit from his backyard farmden. This episode also features a segment from the iconic Mohonk Mountain House.

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Creating A Bird-Friendly Garden with Margaret Roach (Copake Falls, Ny)

Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. This episode delves into the key elements we can incorporate to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Local Angle: Longtime resident and former NYC powerhouse business executive, Margaret Roach maintains a thriving 2-acre garden that is a wildlife habitat to many creatures, especially birds. Margaret shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.

Monday, April 20th

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Gardening with the Masters - King of Compost, Unusual Fruit and the Weedless Garden (New Paltz, Ny)

Noted author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich knows a thing or two about gardening. This soil scientist and avid gardener has perfected the art and science of making great compost, and he's known for another specialty - growing unusual fruit. In this episode, we're back to visit Lee once again. This time, we dig into some of the other fascinating pursuits of this ever-curious and sought-after garden authority. Local Angle: New Paltz, NY resident and national authority on horticulture, Lee Reich shares tips for successfully growing fruit from his backyard farmden. This episode also features a segment from the iconic Mohonk Mountain House.

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Creating A Bird-Friendly Garden with Margaret Roach (Copake Falls, Ny)

Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. This episode delves into the key elements we can incorporate to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Local Angle: Longtime resident and former NYC powerhouse business executive, Margaret Roach maintains a thriving 2-acre garden that is a wildlife habitat to many creatures, especially birds. Margaret shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Creating A Meadow Garden (Burlington, Vt)

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 space or balcony gardens. Local Angle: As gardeners and weekend warriors look to reduce their lawn space while finding new ways to attract more pollinators and beneficial insects, installing mini-meadows in place of part of your lawn or problem growing area can offer a beautiful and low maintenance solution. Burlington, Vermont sets the stage for the how-to steps anyone can apply anywhere.

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

More Than Just A Seed: Protecting Its Past, and Preserving Its Future

Where a seed comes from - and how it was grown - can play a big role in how we source and grow our food crops and ornamental plants in our future. Not all seeds are created equal, nor should we be treating them as if they are. These days, more gardeners than ever are growing their own food. The seeds they choose to purchase and plant can impact a lot more than their own backyard garden.

Tuesday, April 21st

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Creating A Meadow Garden (Burlington, Vt)

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 space or balcony gardens. Local Angle: As gardeners and weekend warriors look to reduce their lawn space while finding new ways to attract more pollinators and beneficial insects, installing mini-meadows in place of part of your lawn or problem growing area can offer a beautiful and low maintenance solution. Burlington, Vermont sets the stage for the how-to steps anyone can apply anywhere.

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

More Than Just A Seed: Protecting Its Past, and Preserving Its Future

Where a seed comes from - and how it was grown - can play a big role in how we source and grow our food crops and ornamental plants in our future. Not all seeds are created equal, nor should we be treating them as if they are. These days, more gardeners than ever are growing their own food. The seeds they choose to purchase and plant can impact a lot more than their own backyard garden.

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Urban and Community Gardening Heroes

There's an enormous swell in the number of people learning to garden and grow their own food. Yet, many lack the space - or so it might seem. In this episode, we meet some of the great urban and community gardening heroes who are making gardening more accessible to all - no matter the boundaries or limitations.

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Container Gardening Anywhere: What to Know Before You Grow

We can all appreciate the beauty of colorful containers of plants and flowers to dress up any space. As simple as potting up a few plants can be, the best arrangements are achieved through techniques professional designers use to create stunning combinations. From selecting the most appropriate container, to choosing the right soil, to creating that magical plant combination, we'll show you recipes for successful container gardening no matter how small or large the space.

Wednesday, April 22nd

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Urban and Community Gardening Heroes

There's an enormous swell in the number of people learning to garden and grow their own food. Yet, many lack the space - or so it might seem. In this episode, we meet some of the great urban and community gardening heroes who are making gardening more accessible to all - no matter the boundaries or limitations.

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Container Gardening Anywhere: What to Know Before You Grow

We can all appreciate the beauty of colorful containers of plants and flowers to dress up any space. As simple as potting up a few plants can be, the best arrangements are achieved through techniques professional designers use to create stunning combinations. From selecting the most appropriate container, to choosing the right soil, to creating that magical plant combination, we'll show you recipes for successful container gardening no matter how small or large the space.

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Gardening to Feed Our Souls and Nourish Our Neighbors

With more time at home than ever before, people are turning to gardening, many for the first time. Some are using their gardens to heal their mind and bodies and feed their families. Others are finding ways to use their gardens to nourish neighbors and their community in unique and powerful ways. Meet some of the team of Growing a Greener World in their own gardens, and see what others are doing across the country to serve their communities through gardening.

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Locavores and Yard-Sharing

Eating local and seasonal is more than just a foodie trend. While some people have the time or the land to grow their own food, and some have the expertise, few people have it all. That's given birth to a cottage industry that creates win-win partnerships and reaches far beyond in-town garden plots. Meet the young urbanites who are changing the way we grow and eat.

Thursday, April 23rd

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Gardening to Feed Our Souls and Nourish Our Neighbors

With more time at home than ever before, people are turning to gardening, many for the first time. Some are using their gardens to heal their mind and bodies and feed their families. Others are finding ways to use their gardens to nourish neighbors and their community in unique and powerful ways. Meet some of the team of Growing a Greener World in their own gardens, and see what others are doing across the country to serve their communities through gardening.

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Locavores and Yard-Sharing

Eating local and seasonal is more than just a foodie trend. While some people have the time or the land to grow their own food, and some have the expertise, few people have it all. That's given birth to a cottage industry that creates win-win partnerships and reaches far beyond in-town garden plots. Meet the young urbanites who are changing the way we grow and eat.

9:00pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Year-Round Growing with Eliot Coleman

"Four-season growing" is the ultimate goal for many gardeners. Eliot Coleman has mastered it, and he's doing it in one of the farthest corners of the country, in weather that often makes gardening in even one season a challenge. The methods Eliot and his wife use to grow year-round in Zone 5 are ones you can use to extend your season, too, no matter where you live.

9:30pm on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Greening Up The Places We Call Home

Growing a greener world isn't something that happens in the garden alone. Living more in concert with our environment has to extend to the places we call home, too. We'll go off the grid to take a tour inside one next-gen home that was constructed almost entirely out of repurposed materials, and then visit a unique suburban subdivision that puts nature first.

Friday, April 24th

2:00am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Year-Round Growing with Eliot Coleman

"Four-season growing" is the ultimate goal for many gardeners. Eliot Coleman has mastered it, and he's doing it in one of the farthest corners of the country, in weather that often makes gardening in even one season a challenge. The methods Eliot and his wife use to grow year-round in Zone 5 are ones you can use to extend your season, too, no matter where you live.

2:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
Widescreen

Greening Up The Places We Call Home

Growing a greener world isn't something that happens in the garden alone. Living more in concert with our environment has to extend to the places we call home, too. We'll go off the grid to take a tour inside one next-gen home that was constructed almost entirely out of repurposed materials, and then visit a unique suburban subdivision that puts nature first.