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A Growing Passion

A Growing Passion

From earth-friendly and water-wise gardens to organic foods and habitat restoration, San Diegans demand options that protect our health, feed our communities and protect our natural resources. Hosted by Nan Sterman, A Growing Passion explores backyard food production, major horticultural growers, low-water landscapes and sustainable practices around the home and in the garden.

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Botanic Garden in Your Backyard
26:46
We focus on the San Diego Botanic Garden's work with plants native to Southern California.
The World in a Garden
26:46
In this first of a two-part series, we take viewers to the San Diego Botanic Garden.
Pandemic Pivot
26:45
We revisit growers featured in past episodes, and learn how they adapted to the pandemic.
Pitajaya - the Dragon Fruit
26:46
In this episode, we learn all about the dragon fruit.
The Adventures of a Plant Explorer
26:46
Meet renowned plant explorer and succulent breeder Kelly Griffin.
For the Love of Olives
26:46
We see how olives are pressed for oil, olive oil tasting techniques, and much more!
Gardening as a Community
26:46
Visit a variety of community gardens and celebrate the communities that thrive here.
The Big Bloom
26:46
Get an up close and personal look at Southern California's wildflower “super bloom”!
Food is a Terrible Thing to Waste!
26:46
Explore methods to combat America's food waste epidemic.
Grow Tiny!
26:46
Discover how tiny gardens are carefully designed and meticulously constructed.
Beans, Beans - The Magical Legume
26:46
See how heirloom beans are grown, harvested and packaged for market.
The Beautiful Bromeliad
26:46
Best tips and secrets for growing bromeliads in our home gardens.
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