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158-The Agrihood Movement: Cultivating Food & Community with Farmer D

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 28 May 2020 04:10:22 +0000

For this week’s episode, I asked my longtime friend, Daron Joffe, to join me. Since early adulthood, Daron has been driven by the belief that the world is a better place when our everyday lives are enmeshed in the act of interacting with the soil through gardening and farming. Through hard work and fortuitous opportunity, […]

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151-Seed Savers Exchange: Behind the Scenes

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 04:10:05 +0000

Last week, I spoke with Dianne Ott Whealy, the co-founder of Seed Savers Exchange, to discuss the history of that important organization. SSE is approaching its fiftieth year of operations, so there was much more to the story to be explored. For that, we continued the conversation with this week’s guest – SSE Director of […]

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150-The Story of Seed Savers Exchange: With Co-founder, Diane Ott-Whealy

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 04:10:20 +0000

You might be like a lot of gardeners these days who are eager to experiment with different varieties of their favorite crops. Well, the odds are pretty good that the unique variety you’re excited to try this year is available to you thanks, in large part, to this week’s guest. Diane Ott Whealy is the […]

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149-Southern Exposure Seed Exchange: A Seed Company With Purpose over Profit

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 04:10:21 +0000

If you’re into organic seeds or growing seeds of varieties that are out of the ordinary, you’ve probably heard of this week’s guest. Ira Wallace of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange (SESE) is truly an icon and a powerful force in the seed world. I’m fortunate to catch up with Ira at various garden events along […]

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135-Backyard Chickens: Benefits and Challenges for Gardeners, with Lisa Steele

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 05:10:49 +0000

For many gardeners (myself included), the passion for producing our own food and caring for the natural world around us leads us to another hobby – keeping backyard chickens. My guest this week, Lisa Steele, is the go-to authority on that subject. Lisa discusses many aspects of keeping backyard chickens, including the benefits and challenges […]

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129-Reshaping How We Think About Water: Why Paying More Might Not Be So Bad

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 07 Nov 2019 05:10:22 +0000

This week is part two of my conversation with Charles Fishman, author of the compelling book, The Big Thirst. He’s a powerhouse of fascinating facts about our planet’s water – including some thought-provoking details on our infrastructure and our water spending. Now may be just the time we should be reshaping how we think about […]

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128-Conserving Water’s Finite Supply in a Very Thirsty World

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:10:14 +0000

Today’s podcast is just a little bit off-topic. Well, not too far off-topic. After all, the subject of today’s discussion is fundamental to our gardens. It’s fundamental to our very existence. Today, we’re talking about water. More specifically, can we, and how are we conserving water’s finite supply in a very thirsty world? How often […]

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127-Top Takeaways for Gardeners from 10 Years of Growing a Greener World

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:10:33 +0000

This summer, the crew and I wrapped up filming for the tenth season of our Emmy Award-winning show, Growing a Greener World®. It has been humbling to look back and really let it sink in that we’ve been creating these episodes for an entire decade. Not many shows last so long these days. Along the […]

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126-The Scentual Garden: Exploring Botanical Fragrance With Ken Druse

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 04:10:52 +0000

What do you think of when you think about your garden? How often do you consider all of the fragrances of the plants in your landscape? Well, this week’s podcast is a celebration of the scentual garden; exploring botanical fragrance, with Ken Druse. Whether subtle or spectacular, plants can emanate fragrance from, not only their […]

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121-Fire Ant Control: The Down and Dirty on Identification, Behavior and What to Know

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 04:10:05 +0000

Invasive pests. With an absence of natural predators – they can wreak serious havoc in our garden and, sometimes our environment. There’s a category of invasive creatures which isn’t lethal to our plantlife, but it still strikes fear in the heart of many gardeners. I’m talking about fire ants, and the sting of these creatures […]

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120-Poison Ivy: What You Need to Know to Minimize Its Impact on You and Your Landscape

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 05 Sep 2019 04:10:42 +0000

Many years ago, I had just bought my first home and, as you might expect, was really excited to get out into the garden and make it my own. The backyard was overgrown with English ivy, so I spent an entire day pruning it back and hauling armloads off the property. Around midnight that evening, […]

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111-The State of Gardening TV in Changing Times, with HGTV’s Paul James

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 04:10:48 +0000

Recently, I was fortunate to have gardening television legend, Paul James, as my guest at the GardenFarm. He joined me for the filming of an upcoming Season 10 episode of my show Growing a Greener World®, and of course, we had a fantastic time. Paul’s humor is just as sharp as during his Gardening by […]

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106-Livestock Panels: Top 10 Uses in the Garden for This Versatile Material

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 30 May 2019 04:10:59 +0000

If you’re a gardener of any level looking for something to make gardening easier and save time – while also keeping things looking sharp – this episode is for you. You won’t find today’s featured items at any garden center, but I use them more than any other accessory in the garden – hands down. […]

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102-The Pollinating Power of Solitary Bees, and How to Attract These Gentle Insects To Your Backyard Garden

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 02 May 2019 04:10:06 +0000

Save the bees! That’s a statement becoming more commonly heard these days. The decline in honeybee populations has been a hot topic in recent years, but there is another story to be told. Our greatest ally in the home garden and food production across the U.S. isn’t the honeybee at all – it’s actually the […]

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093-Hobby Greenhouse Considerations: What to Know Before You Buy (and After You Do)

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:10:47 +0000

In this week’s podcast, I’m talking hobby greenhouses with Sheri George. A lifetime master gardener, Sheri has been greenhouse gardening for over 20 years. Her experience has put her in a unique position on what to know before you buy (and after you do) when it comes to setup and growing conditions within the space […]

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090-Catching up with Paul James, Superstar of HGTV’s Gardening by the Yard

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 05:10:43 +0000

Whenever the topic of gardening television shows comes up during conversations on my social media channels and as I travel for speaking engagements or filming for my show, Growing a Greener World®, one name is mentioned often – Paul James. The legendary host of HGTV’s first garden-related show, Gardening by the Yard, Paul is my […]

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087-An Interview With Joe Lamp’l: What You Didn’t Know About the Joe Behind joe gardener

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 05:10:45 +0000

This week’s podcast is a slightly different format. I enjoyed a little Q&A session with Erin, my Director of Online Media. She asked me some questions to give you a little behind-the-scenes take on my joe gardener world. For that reason, show notes are a slightly different format too. Unlike all our other show notes, […]

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085-Organizing Your Gardening Life – Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 05:10:20 +0000

A new year begins, and a new gardening season is on the way. Will you be spending any time this month organizing your closet, your finances or any other aspects of daily life? How would you like to feel a little more organized in the garden too? It can make a big difference in your […]

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084-What Happened to the G in HGTV? – Encore Presentation

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 27 Dec 2018 05:10:52 +0000

This is an encore episode of 057-What Happened to the G in HGTV? It’s another chance to dive into a question I hear often: “Why aren’t there more gardening shows on TV anymore?” As the host of shows on DIY, HGTV and PBS for the past 17 years – and as executive producer for the […]

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082-Finding the Best of the Best Gardening Products and Tools

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 05:10:30 +0000

I don’t know if you know this about me, but I love garden tools and gadgets. I’ve always been on the hunt for the best garden gear, which means I’ve wasted my fair share of money on some not-so-great options. For the past several years, I’ve even shared my top picks in my joe gardener […]

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076-How to Create a Bird-friendly Yard

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 04:10:21 +0000

Lately, I’ve really been focused on identifying all the ways we can attract more wildlife to our gardens. Diversity in our little, individual ecosystems not only helps us to be better gardeners, it strengthens our environment at a national and global level. With that in mind, I invited Dr. John Rowden of the National Audubon […]

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062-Great Garden Reads: Must-Have Books For Every Gardener

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 04:10:15 +0000

If you know anything about me by now, you know that I love the world of gardening. I’ve been involved as a hobbyist, horticulturalist, public speaker, and/or TV host since the age of eight. Formal education helped to get me where I am today, but I’m also a big believer in learning through experience. My […]

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059-Learning the Business of Horticulture: Using Education With Innovation For New Opportunities

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 04:10:00 +0000

This week, my podcast guest was Dr. Holly Scoggins. Holly is Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Virginia Tech and Director of the campus’ Hahn Horticulture Garden. She is also a member of the esteemed Garden Professors Group. I was curious to hear Holly’s take on the state of horticultural education and job […]

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057-What Happened to the G in HGTV?

Erin Best — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:10:07 +0000

Do you ever wonder what happened to the G in HGTV? I used to love weekend binge-watching favorite gardening episodes on HGTV. We, as gardeners, used to have a wide variety of garden TV shows to feed our passion, but that is just no longer the case. Ten years ago as part of my syndicated […]

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046-Organizing Your Gardening Life

Erin Best — Thu, 05 Apr 2018 04:10:22 +0000

Spring – it’s what we, as gardeners, eagerly anticipate all winter long. Yet, when it arrives, it can be so overwhelming. The spring season moves quickly, and there are lots to accomplish. No matter how I try to prepare, each year comes with a renewed sense of overwhelm. So, how do you stay organized in […]

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018-HGTV’s A Gardener’s Diary with Erica Glasener

Joe Lamp'l — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 04:05:51 +0000

For any veteran lover of great gardening television shows, HGTV’s A Gardener’s Diary with Erica Glasener will always hold a special place. Such is the case for me. Even though the show aired its final season in 2006, viewers long for a way to watch any or all the episodes again. Unfortunately, HGTV, the owner […]

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Resources & Links

Joe Lamp'l — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 18:09:37 +0000

Oftentimes, your best tool in the garden is good information. Today’s world of information overload can make it difficult to weed through the clutter. Anyone can share advice on the internet – without qualification or a commitment to accuracy. When searching online for garden resources, look for trusted experts and advice shared by educational institutions […]

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