Saturday, September 11, 2010
12:30 PM
Community Gardens - Growing So Much More Than Plants
Columbus, OH Portland, OR Seattle, WA. - Having an opportunity to participate in a community garden builds a sense of connection like nothing else. It provides opportunities for exercise, education, therapy, relaxation and social interaction, along with preserving green space and conserving resources. By looking at several prime examples of community gardens in action, this episode demonstrates how the benefits of a neighborhood garden can reach far beyond the garden gates, bringing people closer to the earth and closer to each other.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
12:30 PM
Say No to Exotic Invasive Plants - Go Native!
Austin, TX. - The human love affair with plants dates back thousands of years. When overseas travel became possible, exotic plants were common cargo on ships all across the world. Unfortunately, many of those plants proved to be far more aggressive outside of their native range. At the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center we explain why some exotic plants are dangerous, how gardeners can prevent further spread of some of the more aggressive species, and how using the right native plant for a particular space can make gardening easier for people and better for the planet.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
12:30 PM
Waterwise Gardening - Simple Solutions to Reduce Water Usage
Atlanta, GA Los Angeles, CA Seattle, WA. - Water is a precious and limited resource, and we are using it at unsustainable rates. But with the proper education and numerous ways to irrigate more efficiently, we can still enjoy a beautiful thriving landscape on a lot less water. This episode explores the best ways to irrigate your garden, how to preserve the soil moisture you already have and how to harvest rainwater. The episode also explores the latest innovative ideas and garden gadgets that assist gardeners in preserving this valuable resource.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
12:30 PM
Seed Savers Exchange - Saving the Planet by Saving Seeds
Decorah, IA. - On an 890-acre farm in Iowa, the horticultural heritage of America is being preserved one seed at a time. The Seed Savers Exchange-a non-profit, member-supported organization-uses this farm to save and share the heirloom seeds of our garden heritage, creating a living legacy that can be passed on to future generations. Viewers will learn how to save seeds from their own garden and better understand the importance of doing so.
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