008 Growing a Greener World with Joe Lamp’l – The Virtues of Seed Catalogs & interview with Garden Rant’s Susan Harris
January 3, 2009 by admin
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In this episode, Joe shares his insights into the many virtues of seed catalogs. They’re all showing up in your mailbox now, so what to do with them? Next, Joe interviews Susan Harris of the wildly popular gardening blog, Garden Rant to find out what makes this blog such a hit with so many devoted fans. We have another book give away this week and more…
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007 Growing a Greener World with Joe Lamp’l - Professional garden photographers Alan Detrick and Joe De Sciose share their perspecitve on the importance of gardening, Alan talks about his new book, Macro Photography & more…
December 20, 2008 by admin
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This week, Joe interviews Professional photographers Alan Detrick on the release of his new book, Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers and former Senior Staff Photographer for Southern Living Magazine, Joe De Sciose shares his views on how media looks at gardening. Both share why they think photography plays and important role in communicating the importance of gardening. Joe answers a callers question on alternative plants to poinsettias, gives away another book and more…
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006 Growing a Greener World with Joe Lamp’l – Real Christmas Trees vs. Artificial; which is ‘greener’ plus recycling Christmas trees, an interview with Rick Dungey of the Nat’l Christmas Tree Assoc, plus Selection and Care of a live tree & more…
December 9, 2008 by admin
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This week, Joe interviews Rick Dungey, of the National Christmas Tree Assoc to discuss the topic of which is greener, a real tree or an artificial one that can be reused for years. Rick shares some interesting points in this lively discussion. We also address the best ways to recycle a tree after the holidays plus, selection and care for a living tree.
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005 Growing a Greener World with Joe Lamp’l – Touring Gardens Abroad, Why Tree Topping is Harmful, the BirdCam & Why Garden Television Shows are in Decline
December 3, 2008 by admin
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In this episode, garden travel tour expert Marty Wingate discusses the appeal and unique benefits of touring gardens abroad in small groups. Next Joe explains why tree topping is so harmful to their longevity and Dr. Stephen Kress is back to share information on a new high-tech gadget any backyard bird lover will want to have. Finally, Joe answers a listener’s question on why we’re seeing less and less gardening shows on TV these days. Book winners are announced from the weekly drawing from new eNewsletter subscribers and more…
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004 Growing a Greener World with Joe Lamp’l – Winter Composting, Caring and feeding birds in Winter, 7 ways to kill a houseplant and more
November 25, 2008 by admin
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This week, Joe tells you how to successfully compost in winter to jumpstart your spring garden. Don’t miss our interview with Dr. Stephen Kress, National Audubon Society’s Vice President of Bird Conservation and popular author as he discusses ways to attract and care for backyard birds this fall and winter. Do you have a black thumb when it comes to keeping houseplants looking their best? As winter rolls in, attention turns towards indoor plants. Joe answers a listener’s question by sharing the seven most common ways to kill a houseplant. Register for the newsletter and be entered to win free books in our weekly drawing. All this and more…
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003 Growing a Greener World with Joe Lamp’l - Certified Mulch, World’s Largest Pumpkin for 08 interview with grower and obsessed gardeners confess their passion…
November 12, 2008 by admin
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This week, Joe Lamp’l shares how to know the mulch you are buying is free of hazardous material, like arsenic. Joe also interviews the grower of the world’s largest pumpkin for 2008. This story has great drama and you don’t want to miss it! And, from extreme gardener, to just fanatic, we hear some amusing accounts of what some people do, all for the love of gardening. Finally, Joe offers more chances at free book give-aways and more.
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002 Growing a Greener World with Joe Lamp’l - Why leaves fall in fall, Plastic pot recycling, and Choosing Organic Products with Confidence…
October 31, 2008 by admin
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This week’s featured stories include a follow up to last week; Now that you know why leaves change color each autumn, now learn Why leaves fall in fall. Also learn more about the latest issues with Plastic Pot Recycling. So many pots—so few options! And learn how to Choose Organic Products with Confidence. We also hear a tip about how to avoid buying bulk mulch containing hazardous materials and Joe answers a listener’s question about how to dispose of garden chemicals safely. Free Book giveaway opportunities included throughout the show!
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001 Growing a Greener World with Joe Lamp’l - A Chicago community garden story, Why leaves change color in fall, Making super compost from leaves, and Getting great deals at the nursery…
October 24, 2008 by admin
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Debut show! Joe Lamp’l explains why leaves change color each fall, how to get great deals at the nursery, what to do with all those fall leaves to create super soil and a community garden story you won’t want to miss. Book give-aways, and more.
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