Renovation Nation: Gardening - Watch Your Green Grow

How Does Your Garden Grow?
Learn how to get the biggest environmental benefit from your
own backyard. From simple water conservation techniques to plant selection and placement, it s all about keeping your landscaping in tune with nature. Join Steve Thomas, former host of This Old House, as he travels the nation visiting eco-sensitive homeowners and plant experts to see how they re including the planet in their growing plans. In this eight episode series, Steve shows us how planting smart can reduce runoff, boost the ecosystem, clean and filter water and provide a healthy, organic food source. It also means less maintenance and long-term expense. Get ready to trade your lawnmower for a long-handled shovel as we show you how to go green in the garden.

Steve Thomas, former host of This Old House, travels the country in search of the most innovative, cutting-edge ideas for green building and design.

EPISODES INCLUDE
Sandy Springs: Drought Resistant Garden
Cambridge: Zero-Scape Gardening
Chelsea: Drought Resistant Planting
Albuquerque: Grey Water Garden Irrigation
Fishtown: Planting Without Fertilizer or Water
Boston: Edible Organic Garden with Composting