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Dr. Robyn Puffenbarger visits with Lori Chamberlin and Jason Braunstein at Lesesne State Forest in Nelson County to see how the Virginia Department of Forestry uses drones to survey forest health, assist in controlled burns and fight wildfires. Peggy Singlemann uncovers the history of electric lawn tractors with Jim Coate at the Electric Tractor Store in Waynesboro to learn how this eco-friendly lawn care option nearly caught on 50 years ago. Serome Hamlin shares tips to provide habitat for pollinators and Shana Williams explains how to recycle chicken waste into a rich fertilizer.Studio Extra:Peggy is joined by Virginia State University Indoor Agriculture Associate, Josh Dusci to demonstrate a simple home hydroponic growing system.
WatchInvasive PlantsVisit the Appomattox River to learn about efforts to restore the riparian buffer and promote wildlife habitat. Meet a group in Loudoun organizing homeowner associations to remove and replace non-native species.
WatchRegenerative GrowingMeet farmers committed to healthy soil! Learn how a Mechanicsville farmer grows heirloom tomatoes at commercial scale using worm compost. Visit a family farm in Sedalia to see the benefits of permanent bed systems for soil compaction.
WatchSupporting PollinatorsVisit a home landscape in Stanardsville designed to provide habitat for birds and insects. Tour a cut-flower microfarm in Norfolk specializing in native perennials to support pollinators.
WatchDiscover links between human well-being and natureVisit a garden where children with specialized education needs grow together. Explore how interactions among plants, animals, and the environment not only heal ecosystems, but also people.
WatchExplore specialty gardens focused on unique productsTour a garden focused on plants for tea and learn how to make a perfect cup of the world’s second most popular drink after water. Discover how luffa plants are grown and processed into sponges.
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