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Growing a Greener World Season 3 Episodes

26 Episodes 2012 - 2012

Episode 1

Winter Gardening-Elliott Coleman

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?

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Episode 2

The Dirt on Healthy Soil

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.

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Episode 3

Heirloom and Open-Pollinated Vegetables

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.

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Episode 4

Life Embedded at the Farm School

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.

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Episode 5

Organic Lawn Care

Sat, Jul 28, 2012

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Episode 6

Polyface Farms

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.

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Episode 7

Backyard Composting in the 21st Century

Sat, Aug 11, 2012

This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.

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Episode 8

Veteran Farmers

Sat, Aug 18, 2012

Thousands of US military veterans return home to find it difficult re-integrating into civilian life and find meaningful work.

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Episode 9

Wildlife Gardens

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.

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Episode 10

Detroit's Urban Renewal

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.

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Episode 11

Backyard Chickens

Sat, Sep 8, 2012

This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.

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Episode 12

Young Farmers

Sat, Sep 15, 2012

This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.

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Episode 13

Backyard Orchards

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.

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Episode 14

Just Because It's Organic

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?

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Episode 15

All About Seeds

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.

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Episode 16

Heritage Livestock

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.

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Episode 17

Garden Coaching

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.

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Episode 18

Organic Flower Power

Sat, Oct 27, 2012

This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.

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Episode 19

Moss Gardens

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?

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Episode 20

Northwest Flower and Garden Show

Sat, Nov 10, 2012

This Season Two episode was selected for a special encore presentation in Season Three.

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Episode 21

Permaculture

Sat, Nov 17, 2012

The word "permaculture" refers to a set of values and principles that utilize ecological designs and self-maintained natural systems.

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Episode 22

NYC Rooftop Farms

Sat, Nov 24, 2012

New York City is considered the most densely populated city in America.

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Episode 23

Small Space Gardening

Sat, Dec 1, 2012

This Season Two episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.

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Episode 24

Edible Schoolyard and Kitchen Classroom

Sat, Dec 8, 2012

This Season One episode was chosen for a special Encore Broadcast in Season Three.

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Episode 25

Sol Food Mobile Farm

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.

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Episode 26

Behind the Scenes

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.

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