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Episode 9: Revisiting Hemp in the 21st Century
From: Grounded Hope
Caption: Dr. Craig Schluttenhofer measuring hemp plants at the Central State University research plots, Credit: Renee Wilde
Hemp seeds were first introduced to North America by European colonists and were grown to produce everything from rope and canvas, to paper, paints...

  • Added: Oct 05, 2021
  • Length: 21:33
What happens when you use fertilizer on your lawn?
From: Possibly
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What does it take to keep your lawn looking green and healthy? A lot of people say you need to use fertilizer. But do you really? And what’s the co...

Bought by WRFA-LP


  • Added: Jul 09, 2021
  • Length: 03:54
  • Purchases: 1
Must love broccoli: A community garden plays matchmaker
From: KALW
Series: Crosscurrents
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San Franciscans love to garden, but a backyard is hard to come by if you live in an apartment. And the 36 city-operated community gardens have wait...

  • Added: Aug 06, 2014
  • Length: 07:25
Virgin's Guide to Olive Oil
From: Nancy Greenleese
Caption: Marco Viola, the CEO of the Viola olive mill and farm, tastes the oil which was named the world’s best by Flos Olei olive oil guide. , Credit: Viola
The health benefits of extra virgin olive oil are widely touted. The condiment offers so-called good fats and antioxidants. Yet how do you differ...

Bought by KLCC


  • Added: May 23, 2013
  • Length: 04:39
  • Purchases: 1
Summertime Gardening Blues
From: Guy Hand
Series: The Market & Garden Report
Caption: Signs of a neglected garden, Credit: Guy Hand
Gardening in the dead of summer

Bought by KISU


  • Added: Aug 14, 2010
  • Length: 03:30
  • Purchases: 1
Exotic Conifers: the Next Big Thing in Christmas Trees
From: Shannon Mullen
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Four minute holiday feature story about an exotic Christmas tree farmer and his love of all things conifer.

Bought by WTIP and WYSO


  • Added: Dec 21, 2005
  • Length: 04:12
  • Purchases: 2