Where can I watch Growing a Greener World?

Growing a Greener World® (GGW) is an award-winning public television series, distributed by American Public Television, airing on PBS stations across the country and on CREATE TV, focused on organic gardening, sustainability, and green living.

When should I harvest my garden?

Harvest when the pods are fully developed and still tender, and before seeds develop fully. Harvest when the pods are fully developed, but before seeds are more than one-half full size. Harvest when plants turn yellow at season’s end or before the first early frost. Harvest when fruits are full sized and firm.

What is organic gardening mean?

Organic as a gardening method means to garden with materials derived directly from plants, animals, and minerals, without the assistance of fossil fuels (i.e., there is no use of petrochemical-based pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers).

What crops can be harvested in summer?

Popular Vegetables to Grow in Summer

  • Cucumbers.
  • Tomatoes.
  • Peppers.
  • Squash.
  • Sorrels.
  • Beans.
  • Greens.
  • Berries.

What month is harvest season?

Late September to early December is the time where farmers get to see the reward of the growing season. Harvest starts in mid-September, and most do not understand all the work that goes into harvest. Making sure that all crops are dry is the most important. This is important for storage reasons.

What are the 5 signs that crops are ready for harvest?

2.1 Harvest handling

  • Skin colour: This factor is commonly applied to fruits, since skin colour changes as fruit ripens or matures.
  • Optical methods: Light transmission properties can be used to measure the degree of maturity of fruits.
  • Shape:
  • Size:
  • Aroma:
  • Fruit opening:
  • Leaf changes:
  • Abscission:

What are the benefits of organic gardening?

Organic gardening helps to prevent a loss of topsoil, toxic runoff, water pollution, soil contamination, soil poisoning, death of insects, birds, critters and other beneficial soil organisms, as well as eliminating pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide residues on food from synthetic fertilizers.

What makes an organic garden?

In simple terms, organic gardening could be described as growing in harmony with nature, without using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or other such products that upset the balance of the ecosystem.

What is a cool season crop?

Common cool-season vegetables: asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, chives, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, Swiss chard, kale, leek, lettuce, onion, parsnips, peas, radishes, spinach, and turnips.