Biography
George Washington Carver- Mini Biography
Artist, teacher, horticulturalist. George Washington Carver is the subject of a short overview of this remarkable man who advocated, among other ideas, self-sufficiency through farming.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Green Your Lawn
An interview with Pail Tuckey, author of The Organic Lawn Care Manual. The discussion focuses on how to have a lawn that is environmentally sensitive, without the use of pesticides and other chemicals. Aired Oct. 2, 2009 [23:01]
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: Building a Garden in a Day
Believe it - you can build a garden in a single day. This video explains how the creation of a garden doesn't have to be overwhelming. By following these guidelines, you will build a productive and healthy garden from the ground-up in...
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Luther Burbank and the 'Garden of Invention'
Ira talks with Jane Smith, author of a new biography of plant cultivation pioneer Luther Burbank.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Raising a Stink Over a Flower in Bloom
Botanists expect a very rare, very large, and very stinky flower to bloom this week in California.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Time to Stop Picking on Weeds and Non Natives?
Many weeds and non-native species are actually beneficial to humans--and the environment.