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Provides step-by-step instructions on how to grow a variety of plants in containers. Includes the following topics: varieties of containers (available for purchase); how to make your own container; container selection and preparation; soil preparation; choosing plant varieties; bringing it all together: examples of assembled containers; and care and maintenance of plants.
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Learn about the real man behind the myth of Johnny Appleseed. Viewers discover how his cultivation techniques promoted biodiversity. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.
Learn how scientists are attempting to enhance apples' defenses through genetic engineering. Viewers learn why it is important for organisms to have a wide variety of genes. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.
In this episode, students will focus on the letter G and the number 16. They will also discover different types of fields and how to plant a garden. In another segment, the hosts visit a botanical garden in Colombia. Part of the "Plaza Sésamo" series.
Learn how organic farmers diversify their crops and control pests with natural enemies in order to farm without chemicals. Viewers also explore the economics and impacts of traditional and organic farming. Part of "The Botany of Desire" series.
Nourish is an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. In this clip, chef Jamie Oliver discusses the ease of gardening and growing one's own food. Part of the Nourish Short Films Series.
The garden changes every day and requires hours of work. Plants have to be taken care of so they produce healthy fruits and vegetables. Gardeners perform many activities every day and know the best ways to sow plants. Part of the "Four Seasons in the Garden" series.
Nourish is an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. In this clip, author Michael Pollan explores gardening as a means for educating and introducing students to new foods. Part of the Nourish Short Films Series.
A little boy named Liam discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it. As time passes, the garden spreads throughout the dark, gray city, transforming it into a lush, green world. Based on the book by Peter Brown.
Learn about the wealth of British history on display in the backyard of Buckingham Palace in this segment. From mementos of the Napoleonic Wars to a species of flower marking the birth of a duke, the Rose Garden is one of the most discretely historic areas in downtown London. Part of "The Queen's Garden" series.
Discover the extraordinary wilderness nestled in the backyard of Buckingham Palace in this segment. Each year, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the II hosts several garden parties. These parties offer a few lucky glimpses into the wonders of her garden where thousands of exotic species of plants and animals coexist in the heart of downtown London. Part of "The Queen's Garden" series.
Learn about the pollen-gathering processes of bees in this segment as a renowned beekeeper teams up with scientists to investigate why this location is near heaven for these insects. During pollination, bees must communicate with each other using various techniques to articulate where the best flowers are located. Part of "The Queen's Garden" series.
Sheryl welcomes Guardians of Rescue, and they talk about how animals can help patients with PTSD. And cookbook author Carol Fenster provides tips for growing herbs, while Curt Jaynes discusses the best way to water plants and conserve water.
A young boy and his dog decide they have had enough of winter, so they plant a garden. They watch and wait until all the brown starts to become a hopeful shade of green, a sign that spring may finally be on its way. Based on the book by Erin Stead.
Host Peter Tonge visits with Wayne Schoech of New England Bonsai Gardens who offers suggestions on how to care for bonsai (ancient Oriental art form of miniaturizing trees and shrubs) when you bring it home. Mark Heinlein, also from the Gardens, transforms a three-year-old juniper into an ancient, windswept tree in 25 minutes. Originally aired as an episode of "The Good Green Earth."
