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26 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Sat, Jun 30, 2012
Today, people want locally grown, organic food more than ever before. And that demand for fresh produce is year round - not just in the spring and summer months. Which makes us wonder - how much food can we grow at home when the temperatures outside drop below freezing?
Episode 2
Sat, Jul 7, 2012
Although the words "dirt" and "soil" are often used interchangeably, to a gardener, there's a big difference. "Soil" (cue angelic music) is what gives life to a garden - full of organic matter, minerals and nutrients. But not all soil is created equal, which is why it's a great idea to get to know your soil first, so that you can make additions and amendments if anything is lacking.
Episode 3
Sun, Feb 15, 2026
As heirloom seeds continue to lose ground to modern hybrids, habitat destruction and careless stewardship, many of these diverse and treasured varieties of the past are lost forever.
Episode 4
Sat, Jul 21, 2012
If one didn't grow up on a farm, how does one learn to be an farmer? What about the specialized knowledge it takes for organic farming? Farm school. "Green Acres is the place to be; farm living is the life for me." You might remember that jingle to the opening of the popular series; Green Acres from decades ago. But today, that same desire is alive and well and spawning "Organic Farm Schools" all over the country.
Episode 5
Sat, Jul 28, 2012
Episode 6
Sat, Aug 4, 2012
From farm fields to dinner tables across America, more people want pesticide-free vegetables, humanely-raised meat and eggs all produced in a way that isn't harmful to the environment.
Episode 7
Sat, Aug 11, 2012
This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.
Episode 8
Sat, Aug 18, 2012
Thousands of US military veterans return home to find it difficult re-integrating into civilian life and find meaningful work.
Episode 9
Sat, Aug 25, 2012
As urban development is encroaching more and more on native landscapes, animal habitats shrink and birds and other animals in those areas are displaced.
Episode 10
Sat, Sep 1, 2012
This episode is about the renewal of Detroit, whose bleak landscape is slowing changing due to the efforts of urban farmers and community gardeners determined to grow their city's revival.
Episode 11
Sat, Sep 8, 2012
This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.
Episode 12
Sat, Sep 15, 2012
This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.
Episode 13
Sat, Sep 22, 2012
With more and more people growing vegetables at home, you might be thinking about trying to grow fruit and nuts as well.
Episode 14
Sat, Sep 29, 2012
The label says it's organic - so does that automatically make it the best choice when it comes to selecting what we use in our lawns and gardens?
Episode 15
Sat, Oct 6, 2012
There are a lot of reasons to sow your own seeds. Everyone has their own reasons, perhaps to save money, or just for fun, or for the variety available.
Episode 16
Sat, Oct 13, 2012
Once upon a time, there were hundreds of different breeds for every farm animal here in America and across the world.
Episode 17
Sat, Oct 20, 2012
Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener - at some point you will find yourself in need of a little gardening advice.
Episode 18
Sat, Oct 27, 2012
This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.
Episode 19
Sat, Nov 3, 2012
What if we told you that there is a plant that requires only a small amount of water, yet stays green all year long?
Episode 20
Sat, Nov 10, 2012
This Season Two episode was selected for a special encore presentation in Season Three.
Episode 21
Sat, Nov 17, 2012
The word "permaculture" refers to a set of values and principles that utilize ecological designs and self-maintained natural systems.
Episode 22
Sat, Nov 24, 2012
New York City is considered the most densely populated city in America.
Episode 23
Sat, Dec 1, 2012
This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.
Episode 24
Sat, Dec 8, 2012
This Season One episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.
Episode 25
Sat, Dec 15, 2012
In this episode, we feature a small, young non-profit in Durham, North Carolina with a focus on environmental sustainability and community development.
Episode 26
Sat, Dec 22, 2012
In our 26th and final episode of Season Three, we've chosen to share with you some of the information, stories, footage and photos of what happens behind the scenes.