Here in North Carolina, Public Television has a series called Almanac Gardener that airs original gardening programming from April to August. They have been doing it for 25+ years at noon on Saturdays.
The past two seasons, all of the programs are available online at: Almanac Garden Series.
It’s accurate information and entertaining for the garden geeks among us.
A very interesting video on CNN–
Urban Homesteaders in Pasadena, CA
A very interesting use of 1/10 acre property in an urban setting.
Not practical for everybody, but an interesting concept.
Sat May 31 2008 11:30am
How to grow blueberries. Also: sweet peas for perfume in the garden; low-maintenance plants.
Sat May 31 2008 12:00 pm
Panel: Bill Lord, environmental agent, Franklin County; Karen Neill, horticulture agent, Guilford County; Linda Blue, horticulture agent, Buncombe County; Larry Bass, Extension horticultural specialist, retired
Features:
Bill Lord, “Taming a Bee Swarm”
Mike Gray/Jeana Myers, “Kids in the Garden” (Jeana Myers is the wife of N.C. State horticulture professor Will Hooker, and “Almanac” shot this feature at their home.)
Sat May 31 2008 12:30pm
Plants that can withstand pollution; the DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park; enlivening an office with plants; how to grow plants during the winter months.
Sat May 24 2008 11:30am
Water features and perennials are discussed.
Sat May 24 2008 12:00
Panel: Bill Lord, environmental agent, Franklin County; Karen Neill, horticulture agent, Guilford County; Linda Blue, horticulture agent, Buncombe County
Features:
Mike Gray/ Tony Avent, Plant Delights Nursery, “Jack in the Pulpit”
Bill Lord, “Growing Grass in the Shade
Program airs at 12:30
No information available on episode
