Nationally syndicated garden writer and host of the PBS series Garden Smart, and DIY Network’s Fresh from the Garden, Joe Lamp’l, aka joe gardener®, is one of the most stimulating national gardening communicators today. He is the author of two books, including his latest, The Green Gardeners Guide; simple significant actions to protect and preserve the planet.
Joe’s knowledge and enthusiasm for gardening and environmental stewardship combined with his multiple media platforms, has positioned him as one of the most recognized personalities in the “green” sector. He is also the founder of The joe gardener Company and joegardener.com, a website dedicated to providing garden-related content for growing a greener world along with a podcast series by the same title.
Presenting at LMG09:
General Session
Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 8:45 to 10 a.m.
"Greening Your Garden While Protecting the Planet"
Based on his popular book, The Green Gardener's Guide; simple significant actions to protect and preserve our planet, Joe shares his secrets for gardening in harmony with nature. Gardeners enjoy a connection with the earth unlike anyone else. Ironically, as we create and maintain beautiful gardens and landscapes, many unknowingly do so in a way that is harmful to our environment. Learn Joe's seven significant concepts you can do right now to make our gardens and community 'greener' while protecting the planet too.
Track - The Edible Garden
Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
"Fresh from the Garden; Everything You Need to Grow Your Own"
Eating local and growing y our own fresh food is the hottest topic in gardening today. Home gardeners are rediscovering or learning for the first time just how fun, healthy and delicious it is to grow your own. Joe Lamp'l, host of the popular DIY Network television series Fresh from the Garden, shares his secrets for starting and growing your vegetable and herb garden with tips and information that will assure success and simplify the process.