Denali National Park & Preserve is the centerpiece of the Alaskan frontier. Each year, millions of visitors make the trek to enjoy its raw majesty. But with all of those visitors comes the challenge of what to do with the abundance of waste they bring with them... and leave behind. We'll explore ways to leave a lighter footprint through composting, recycling, and sustainable alternatives. After all, when the U.S. Parks Service can keep six million acres of wilderness clean, our own backyards should be a snap. We'll also visit a few local residents to see how these innovative gardeners are producing bounty in spite of unlikely conditions. Local Angle: Local businesses are leading the way in setting the example of what companies large and small can do to set the example of reducing landfill waste coming into Denali National Park as well as the surrounding community.

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. Local Angle: See how this Seattle area business owner is changing the way gardeners and weekend warriors across America are using simple ways to attract more pollinators to their home yards and gardens.

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 we explore humane, low-cost and straightforward methods to deal with deer and divert other furry friends away from our plants for good. Local Angle: The University of Georgia wildlife department and their ongoing research into controlling nuisance animals large and small and researching the most effective ways to keep them out of our gardens and landscapes, not only in and around Atlanta, but anywhere they are a problem.

Gardeners are a frugal bunch. Much of what we do and grow in the garden saves us time and money there and beyond. Yet, for many, gardening is a passion and hobby that lures us into spending more than we should on the latest gadget, gimmick 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 he shares some of his best tips for saving you time and money in and around the garden. Local Angle: While this episode takes place entirely from host Joe Lamp'l's North Atlanta area GardenFarm, these tips to saving money and time can be applied anywhere.

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. These urban homesteaders are living off the land while living in the city, and they're sharing this skillset with others. Local Angle: Seattle's urban landscape draws a wide range of innovators and pioneers, seeking solutions to small-scale farming and homesteading. This episode features two such ambitious female urban farmers who are making the most of their land and sharing accessible ways to replicate their success.