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Lilies and roses from a Rose Parade float.

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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All About Algae
26:46
Learn about algae and how its used in everyday consumer products.
After the Lawn is Gone - Waterwise Gardens
26:47
Experience the process of planning and planting a waterwise garden.
Bye Bye Grass: How to remove your lawn
26:45
Lawns are the thirstiest and most resource intensive plants in our gardens.
Beneficial Insects
26:46
Learn about the world of "good bugs" and how they play an important role in nature.
Flowers and Floats - The Rose Parade
26:47
Pasadena California's annual Rose Parade is famous for spectacular flower floats
Citrus: California's Second Gold Rush
26:45
Citrus is one of the crops that "made" California.
How Water Flows
26:46
We take a look at California's water supply and its impact on us.
Coming to a Nursery Near You
26:46
Ever stop to think about how that plant got to the nursery?
Preserve the Harvest
26:47
In this episode, we make jam from tomatoes, preserve home grown lemons, and so much more.
Garden Tours & Garden Shows: Finding Garden Inspiration
26:46
Learn about some of California's most impressive garden tours & shows.
Big Trees: Giants Among Us
26:47
Search out some of the champion trees listed on the California Big Tree Registry.
Balboa Park: The Garden Faire
26:46
Explore the history of the gardens in San Diego's iconic Balboa Park.
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