US Department of Agriculture
The Life of Your Leftovers
This 3-minute video shows how USDA recycles food waste from its South Building cafeteria so it can be turned into gardening mulch. It encourages USDA employees to correctly dispose of plate waste and utensils in the compost bins in the...
Food Farmer Earth
Beginners Guide to Planting an Urban Garden—Expert Tips, Book Ideas
Naomi Montacre, co-owner of Naomi's Organic Farm Supply store gathers together some of her favorite books, hand tools, and expert advice to help the beginning urban gardener in planting an edible garden.
Food Farmer Earth
The Grape Grower
Lon Rombough, author of The Grape Grower: A Guide to Organic Viticulture shares his passion for plants and growing grapes; a lifetime of study and practice as a world renowned plant breeder and grower. He shares his unique story while...
Food Farmer Earth
Hoeing Up Potatoes - Mobile Minute
Jen Aron, Portland, a Oregon master gardener, shares tips on hoeing up potatoes during their growing season. Aron explains the importance of loosening the soil, when to begin hoeing and when to stop.
Food Farmer Earth
Designing Modular Garden Blocks For Raised Beds
What's it take to turn an initial idea into a finished commercial product? For Doug Holcomb, and two fellow classmates, it was a MBA course assignment that inspired them to create a set of interlocking garden blocks to make a raised...
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: Man of Science, Ideas, and Humanity 4
The garden is not just a garden. The garden is a metaphor for having a place to develop an ethical way to understand life, and to make a life that is ethical. —Alan Kapuler
Food Farmer Earth
Community Egg Co-op
Have you ever attempted to raise chickens yourself? Bread, beer, fruits and vegetables all taste noticeably better when fresh. Well eggs do too!
Food Farmer Earth
Alan Kapuler: Man of Science, Ideas, and Humanity -3
Public domain plant breeder, Alan Kapuler, shares his appreciation for the ecological systems of the garden.
Curated Video
Preparing for Physical Activity
This video emphasizes the importance of starting slow and gradually increasing physical activity for a healthier lifestyle. It provides practical tips on incorporating exercise into daily routines, such as performing simple chores or...
Restoration Planet
Why we've decided to go off-grid!
To go off-grid was always our dream, but now we're finally making it a reality! Between seasons of our global series, Restoration Planet, we will live in the wild interior of British Columbia, Canada, build a small cabin powered by...
The Kiboomers
The Gardener Plants the Seeds Song for Kids | Gardening Songs for Children | The Kiboomers
The Kiboomers! Gardening songs for preschoolers! Listen to our 'The Gardener Plants The Seeds' video and sing along with the kids! "THE GARDENER PLANTS THE SEEDS SONG" The gardener plants the seeds The gardener plants the seeds Hi, Ho,...
The Kiboomers
Do You Know How Pumpkins Grow | The Kiboomers | Kids Songs | Kindergarten Songs | Preschool Songs
Here is a great kids song for the fall or autumn season. It is called Do You Know How Pumpkins Grow? Children will learn how pumpkins grow with this easy to follow pumpkin song. It is the perfect pumpkin video for kids at home or in the...
EarthEcho International
Youth in Action: A Young Eagle Scout's Project to Promote Water Conservation
A young Eagle Scout in Southern California created a water-wise garden project at the Lenain Water Treatment facility, demonstrating to tourists how to plant native plants and succulents in a way that is much less water-intensive. His...
Curated Video
How to grow next year’s Thanksgiving feast in your own garden
New ReviewMaster gardener Brian Minter joins BC Today host Michelle Eliot to share tips for growing herbs, root vegetables and even cranberries for seasonal celebrations. Minter says "there's so much possibility" for anyone looking to cater their...
Press Association
Reform councillor steps down after a month so wife can enter garden competition
A local councillor has stepped down so his wife can enter their town’s garden competition, saying he would do anything for her happiness. Tony Hewitt was a Reform councillor on Ferryhill Town Council in County Durham for a month, but he...
Curated Video
Millions of garden hoses recalled after reports of product bursting
Officials are urging consumers to stop using the recalled hoses immediately. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Founder of Plant Purveyor 'The Sill' Has Advice for Female Entrepreneurs
Eliza Blank, founder of budding plant start-up The Sill, stressed the importance for female founders to articulate their visions and ask for feedback.
Curated Video
Early tick season raises fears of Lyme disease
Experts say tick season is off to an early start in many parts of the country and in more urban settings, not just forested areas. At the same time, a growing number of Canadians are being diagnosed with Lyme disease, which is spread...
Curated Video
Here's the dirt on an Edmonton-area worm farm spreading soil far and wide
Take a tour of Annelida Soil Solutions, where millions of wriggly workers are cranking out castings, a.k.a. worm waste.
Curated Video
Your garden’s carbon footprint isn’t as small as you may think
A study published in Nature found that the carbon footprint of food grown via urban agriculture is six times greater than conventional agriculture, and for one main reason. CBC’s Stephanie Cram explains why, and shares one farmer’s tips...
Curated Video
Garden Guide: Do these garden chores in April for beautiful plants all season long
April is National Gardening Month, and if you do these chores now, you’ll be set for the rest of the season.
Curated Video
Tips to Become the Perfect Plant Parent (Hint: Put Down the Watering Can!)
Kamili Bell Hill, author of "Happy Plants, Happy You: A Plant-Care & Self-Care Guide for the Modern Houseplant Parent," explains what you can do to make your houseplants thrive.
Curated Video
A high school gardening club plans seeds of community
When the pandemic forced a Markham, Ont., high school to close its greenhouse, the garden club gave out seed kits in the community, recruited residents of some retirement homes to help with the planting and made some new connections...
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Garden pod provides answer to home working needs
An architectural firm in London has created a space that is intended to meet the needs of people who have to work from home during the pandemic.