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Growing a Greener World

The Weekend Farmer

Season 10 Episode 1009

For many, the longing for a more rural lifestyle comes calling sooner or later, with just a small plot of land out in the country for a weekend getaway. While experience is still the best teacher, and farming is challenging work no matter where you live, we’ll show you some of the most important considerations you need to know before taking the plunge.

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The Year-Round Gardener
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Cold-climate gardening tips to extend seasons and maximize garden bounty year-round.
From Seed to Fork
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Learn how to make the most of your gardening space and season for a productive garden.
Creating a Meadow Garden
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How-to steps anyone can apply anywhere to install mini-meadows to attract pollinators.
Creating a Bird-friendly Garden with Margaret Roach
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Learn how to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape.
Bringing Nature Home
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Dr. Doug Tallamy shares the key steps to restoring populations of insects and pollinators.
Gardening with the Masters
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Author Dr. Lee Reich shares tips for successfully growing fruit from his backyard farmden.
Catching up with TV Garden Legend Paul James
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Catch up with Paul James creator and host of HGTV’s top-rated show, Gardening by the Yard.
Modern Homesteading
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Discover ways to replicate the success of urban farmers making the most of their land.
Gardening on the Cheap
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Learn tips from Joe Lamp’l for saving time and money in and around the garden.
Oh Deer - Dealing with Four-legged Garden Pests
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Explore methods to deal with deer and divert other furry friends away from our plants.
Mason Bee Revolution
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Learn how easy it is to raise mason bees at home and increase the bounty of your garden.
Don’t Feed the Landfills
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Learn to leave a lighter footprint via composting, recycling and sustainable alternatives.
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