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A Growing Passion
The Story of Seeds: From Breeding to Eating
Season 5
Episode 3
Walk into the produce section of the grocery store and you'll see big, beautiful heads of broccoli. Why are store bought and home grown fruits and vegetable so different? Learn about the four different target markets for vegetable breeders: commercial farmers, home growers, farmer's market farmers, and the growers who grow the seedlings that we buy in a nursery.
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Experience the process of planning and planting a waterwise garden.
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Lawns are the thirstiest and most resource intensive plants in our gardens.
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Learn about the world of "good bugs" and how they play an important role in nature.
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Pasadena California's annual Rose Parade is famous for spectacular flower floats
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In this episode, we make jam from tomatoes, preserve home grown lemons, and so much more.
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Learn about some of California's most impressive garden tours & shows.
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Search out some of the champion trees listed on the California Big Tree Registry.
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We look at gardens that heal bodies and souls or inspire new beginnings.