Episodes (26)

ECHO: Educational Concern for Hunger Organization
S01E01 · ECHO: Educational Concern for Hunger Organization

May 15, 2010

ECHO - Educational Concern for Hunger Organization - uses the power of agriculture on a global scale to reduce hunger and improve lives. ECHO helps those who are just one failed crop away from starvation. These garden heroes study difficult growing environments and develop some surprising solutions...

Creating an Eco-Friendly Landscape from the Ground Up
S01E02 · Creating an Eco-Friendly Landscape from the Ground Up

May 22, 2010

All across our planet, people are doing more than ever to create greener spaces. And that's especially true in Florida, where water runoff can create serious problems. From businesses and theme parks like Disney to hotels like Celebration, that's part of the Florida Green Lodging program, they're all doing more than ever to help the environment. And that's true for homeowners too. And while many homeowners understand the value of gardening in an eco-friendly manner, many of us need guidance on how to do it properly. Every day, we unwittingly make bad choices for the ...

Creating an Eco-friendly Environment at Home
S01E03 · Creating an Eco-friendly Environment at Home

May 29, 2010

Joe and Patti visit homeowners in central Florida to discuss the sustainability project in their yard, use of natives vs. non-natives, and smart irrigation. Patti visits U of Florida for some surprising findings on watering new plants.

Phipps: The Greenest Conservatory in the World
S01E04 · Phipps: The Greenest Conservatory in the World

Jun 05, 2010

Today we visit Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh. Patti gets a tour of the edible landscape and Nathan creates a special dish with one of Patti's favorite finds in the garden.

Growing Power: Will Allen's Story of Inspiration
S01E05 · Growing Power: Will Allen's Story of Inspiration

Jun 12, 2010

Former pro basketball player Will Allen longed to return to farming. An opportunity sprung up when he saw a small, unused plot of land for sale in urban Milwaukee, and in that moment his life changed.

Composting 101 and Beyond
S01E06 · Composting 101 and Beyond

Jun 16, 2010

Healthy plants start with healthy soil, and the single best amendment you can add to any soil is compost. It's full of the primary nutrients your plants need, along with beneficial microorganisms no manufactured product can provide.

Urban Beekeeping: What's All the Buzz About?
S01E07 · Urban Beekeeping: What's All the Buzz About?

Jun 26, 2010

Backyard urban beekeeping is becoming more and more popular. With high demand for fresh, local honey, combined with the important role bees play in a healthy garden, people are discovering the joys and benefits of backyard hives.

The Edible Schoolyard: Using the Garden as the Classroom
S01E08 · The Edible Schoolyard: Using the Garden as the Classroom

Jul 03, 2010

This public middle school classroom uses a natural garden setting to teach a core curriculum as well as the garden cycle from planting to harvest. In the kitchen classroom, students learn to cook what they grow and dine together.

Fetzer: The Earth-Friendly Winery
S01E09 · Fetzer: The Earth-Friendly Winery

Jul 10, 2010

One winery has won numerous awards for its commitment to the environment. It not only produces wines with sustainable methods, but shares knowledge openly in the hopes of shifting the wine industry to greener practices.

Annie's Annuals and Urban Tilth
S01E10 · Annie's Annuals and Urban Tilth

Jul 17, 2010

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Farmer D and Serenbe
S01E11 · Farmer D and Serenbe

Jul 24, 2010

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The Power of Worms
S01E12 · The Power of Worms

Jan 31, 2010

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Horticultural Waste
S01E13 · Horticultural Waste

Jul 31, 2010

Do you ever wonder what happens to all those plastic pots we put in the trash or enthusiastically send to the recycling center after installing the plants contained in them?

Pruning: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
S01E14 · Pruning: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Aug 07, 2010

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Living Homegrown Fresh
S01E15 · Living Homegrown Fresh

Aug 21, 2010

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Native Plants for Sustainability
S01E16 · Native Plants for Sustainability

Aug 28, 2010

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Seed Savers Exchange
S01E17 · Seed Savers Exchange

Sep 04, 2010

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Greensgrow Farms & Linvilla Orchards
S01E18 · Greensgrow Farms & Linvilla Orchards

Sep 11, 2010

Joe and Patti journey to Philadelphia, home of Greensgrow Farms, fulfillment of the dream of visionary in urban farming, Mary Seton Corboy.

Waterwise Gardening
S01E19 · Waterwise Gardening

Sep 18, 2010

As populations increase, so does the demand for the finite amount of water. Watering lawns and landscapes makes up 25-40% of our daily use, and of that almost 50% is wasted, according to the EPA.

Understanding CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture)
S01E20 · Understanding CSA's (Community Supported Agriculture)

Sep 25, 2010

CSA's have become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from the farmer. It's like a fresh produce subscription, with a box of just-picked produce delivered directly from the farm each week.

Community Gardening
S01E21 · Community Gardening

Oct 02, 2010

Whether you just want to grow flowers or provide fresh food for your family, community gardens provide many more benefits than just the tangible ones.

Green Roofs & Rooftop Gardens
S01E22 · Green Roofs & Rooftop Gardens

Oct 09, 2010

City rooftop gardens help to replenish green space and gardens lost to urban sprawl. A proven cooling effect helps to offset the heat island effect of city living as well.

Organic Gardening and Rodale Institute
S01E23 · Organic Gardening and Rodale Institute

Oct 16, 2010

Joe and Patti travel to rural Pennsylvania to the Rodale Institute, the cradle of modern organic gardening in America.

Natural Pest Control
S01E24 · Natural Pest Control

Oct 23, 2010

Pesticides kill all insects, not only the 3% that are "bad" but also the 97% that are neutral or even beneficial for our plants, gardens, and lives. Today we explore natural pest solutions and biological controls.

Thomas Jefferson: Organic Gardener
S01E25 · Thomas Jefferson: Organic Gardener

Oct 30, 2010

Although everyone gardened 'organically' back in Thomas Jefferson's day, he was a pioneer in terms of using his garden as a laboratory.

Victory Gardens: Then and Now
S01E26 · Victory Gardens: Then and Now

Nov 06, 2010

Although widely popularized in WWII Victory Gardens had their roots in WWI. Dr. Rose Hayden-Smith, a historian and nationally recognized expert on Victory Gardens and wartime food policies discusses the subtle differences.

About

Growing a Greener World Season 1 (2010) is released on May 15, 2010 and the latest season 11 of Growing a Greener World is released in 2020. Watch Growing a Greener World online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. Growing a Greener World is directed by Carl Pennington and created by Theresa Loe with Joe Lamp'l and Nathan Lyon.

Growing a Greener World is a groundbreaking new television series that delivers the latest trends in eco-friendly living mixed with traditional gardening know-how to a modern audience. The series will inspire viewers of all ages with stunning HD video, a fresh and engaging style, and always a compelling story. Each episode will feature the people, organizations, and events that are making a difference in our world today by raising awareness and influencing others to better stewardship of the environment we all share.

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Legyen zöld a Föld!, Growing a Greener World

Countries:

United States

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English

Production Companies:

212 Films, Day Three Media

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