Two weeks ago was my one “me” vacation of the year. Over four days, I was surrounded by beautiful gardens, stimulating presentations and 450 of my closest friends. It was the annual Garden Writers Association symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

I attended my first such event six years ago and still consider it one of the most amazing and memorable....

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One of my greatest joys in life is growing food, but nothing compares to the added pleasures of sharing the harvest with neighbors in need. Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned veteran, sooner or later your garden will be so productive you’ll find yourself wondering what to do with the bounty.

The logical and most common choice for....

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At the time of this writing, our "Growing a Greener World" team has been hard at work already, with eight of 26 episodes of season two already in the can. To say shooting a garden-themed series....

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Wow, what a ride! Just last week, we officially wrapped the first season of our national public television series, Growing a Greener World. We traveled the country, covering 18 states and 38 cities to tell stories of people, places and organizations doing great things for the planet with an emphasis on....

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During a visit to the Chicago area for a taping of "Growing a Greener World," executive producer and host Joe Lamp'l talked with....

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