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A Growing Passion

Lifestyle

A Growing Passion

Lifestyle

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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Plants: The Endangered Species
26:46
Season 6 Episode 6
Plants: The Endangered Species
Learn about "endangered" plants and how to care for them.
Growing a Greener Golf Course
26:46
Season 6 Episode 5
Growing a Greener Golf Course
Find out how golf course managers and designers are exploring a new golf course paradigm.
From Farm to Fork
26:46
Season 6 Episode 4
From Farm to Fork
See what's going on behind the local farm to fork movement.
The Art of a Garden
26:45
Season 6 Episode 3
The Art of a Garden
Tour several local artists' gardens.
Intoxicating Plumeria
26:46
Season 6 Episode 2
Intoxicating Plumeria
Explore the history and the attraction of Plumeria and learn how to grow and care for it.
From Fruits to Nuts
26:45
Season 6 Episode 1
From Fruits to Nuts
See how fruit tree breeders are revolutionizing the world of stone fruits.
Wild and Wooly: Native Bee pollinators
26:45
Season 5 Episode 6
Wild and Wooly: Native Bee pollinators
What is the role of California's native bees in our ecosystems?
Urban Forests: Trees and Plants in the City
26:45
Season 5 Episode 5
Urban Forests: Trees and Plants in the City
Trees are important to the urban environment.
Aquaponics: Fish Poop to Plant Roots
26:47
Season 5 Episode 4
Aquaponics: Fish Poop to Plant Roots
Learn how fish wastewater can be used as fertilizer.
The Story of Seeds: From Breeding to Eating
26:51
Season 5 Episode 3
The Story of Seeds: From Breeding to Eating
Discover the world of vegetable seeds, starting with breeding.
Distant Roots and Tasty Shoots: Plants At The Zoo
26:46
Season 5 Episode 2
Distant Roots and Tasty Shoots: Plants At The Zoo
The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park has a world-class collection of plants.
Homegrown Hops: Local Flavor for Local Brews
26:46
Season 5 Episode 1
Homegrown Hops: Local Flavor for Local Brews
Brewing is all the rage in San Diego County.
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