We all like our gardens to be as productive as possible for the time and energy we invest. But when it comes to getting the most out of what a garden can provide, Meg Cowden never misses an opportunity to push the limits. Despite the short growing season and challenging conditions of her cold western Twin Cities climate, she's obsessed with gardening and discovering new ways to grow more and do it better. You are sure to be impressed and inspired when you see the tips and techniques Meg puts into practice - all of which you can do too. Local Angle: Prepare to be amazed at home much food production comes out of this Twin Cities backyard garden. Not only does local Master Gardener, Meg Cowden grow a lot of food from her bountiful beds, the tips she shares on how to make the most of your gardening space and season will be a treat for anyone trying to do the same, especially when dealing with the challenges of a short growing season.
Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 45 seconds
Episode Number: 1012
Sat, May 25 | 9:00 A.M. | From Seed to Fork: Growing an Abundant and Beautiful Cold-Climate Garden (Minneapolis, MN) NH Create (11.4) |
GROWING A GREENER WORLD blends the latest trends in eco-friendly living with traditional gardening know-how.
The series highlights the diverse people, organizations and events that seek to raise environmental awareness and encourage better stewardship of the planet.
GROWING A GREENER WORLD combines the expertise and engaging styles of veteran television host and nationally recognized authority on gardening and sustainability, Joe Lamp'l (a.k.a.
joe gardener), with the "Most Watched Gardening Personality on the Web," Garden GirlPatti Moreno.
Each episode contains one compelling feature story and one how-to segment for growing your own food, followed by a four-minute segment with chef Nathan Lyon (A Lyon in the Kitchen) who uses fresh-from-the-garden fruit, vegetables or herbs to create simple and delicious dishes.
Lyon, a finalist for the 2006 The Next Food Network Star, believes the fresher the ingredients, the better the food.
Sat, May 4 | 9:00 A.M. | The Weekend Farmer (Atlanta, GA) NH Create (11.4) |
Sat, May 11 | 9:00 A.M. | Creating a Bird-friendly Garden with Margaret Roach (Copake Falls, NY) NH Create (11.4) |
Sat, May 18 | 9:00 A.M. | Creating A Meadow Garden (Burlington, VT) NH Create (11.4) |
Sat, May 25 | 9:00 A.M. | From Seed to Fork: Growing an Abundant and Beautiful Cold-Climate Garden (Minneapolis, MN) NH Create (11.4) |
Sat, Jun 1 | 9:00 A.M. | The Year-Round Gardener (Nova Scotia) NH Create (11.4) |
Fri, Jun 14 | 6:00 A.M. | A Day in the Life at the Gardenfarm NH Create (11.4) |
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