Hydroponics is the topic of the Urban Gardener segment. Guest Drew Copley, owner of Copley Design Associates, takes viewers through the steps of building a cold frame to protect plants through the winter. Joe Freeman shows you how to choose plants and herbs that are beautiful and functional. Guest Jeffrey Frederickson, executive chef at TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida, demonstrates four easy recipes that incorporate the beauty, color and flavor of ornamental flowers. Silver and lemon thyme are profiled, and a craft project details how to make a wreath of living herb plantings.
Kids can learn how plants are born by creating a seedview jar to observe the sprouting process.
Host Joe Freeman advises home gardeners about reviving ailing gardenias. Even kids can get into the act when Joe demonstrates how to create a tube garden where plants are arranged vertically instead of on the ground. Guest Larry Hodgson, author of Houseplants for Dummies, joins Joe for a discussion of which plants are right for shady or indoor locations. Irrigation expert Susie Thayer shows how to install an irrigation system. Joe and guest Ashton Ritchie, a lawn expert with The Scotts Company, review the key steps to a healthy lawn.