Episode descriptions:


#101 Duluth Roses/All-American Selections for 2008/New Orleans' French Quarter
Roses--they are so lovely, but sometimes tricky to maintain. Can you imagine the challenges of growing them up north? A trip to Duluth on chilly Lake Superior offers solutions. Plus, plants you definitely want to consider this year, courtesy of All-American Selections. The hidden gardens of the most European neighborhood in the U.S. are toured--New Orleans' French Quarter. Jodi Olson hosts this series premiere of a 13-part series that offers something for everyone! (1 of 13)

#102 Fitness in the Garden/New Orleans'Garden Distrcit
We all know gardening is rough on the body, but a few simple exercises can save you a lot of pain. Host Jodi Olson helps demonstrate ways to best get in shape for the garden season. And, a return visit to New Orleans, for a tour of the indescribably beautiful and historic Garden District. (2 of 13)

#103 Art in the Garden/St. Paul's Farmers Market/Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Just as a blooming colors help attract the eye to the garden, so do pieces of interesting and appropriate art. A Midwest artist shows off his talent in a number of wonderful public gardens. Plus, a look at a thriving Minnesota street market full of superb and smart choices for buying local. And, the natural and wild beauty of a national lakeshore within eyeshot of the Windy City is explored. Jodi Olson hosts. (3 of 13)

#104 Raspberries/Natural 'Hardscapes' and Rain Garden Features
Who can resist nibbling fresh fruit or vegetables right off the vine? Host Jodi Olson certainly can't! But she does save enough ripe and tasty raspberries to help a talented chef and educator prepare a fruity dessert perfect for summer. Plus, new ways to look at environmentally sound ‘hardscapes’, and tips for rain gardening from a gardening veteran. (4 of 13)

#105 NYC's Central Park/10 Commandments of Gardening/Veggie Pie
Who would think that there would be so much natural beauty in one of the world's largest urban areas? Central Park in New York City has long been a favorite day-trip destination for nature starved city-dwellers. You'll see why it's so popular. Plus, host Jodi Olson helps decipher the "10 Commandments of Gardening" from a veteran master gardener. And, a renowned chef uses locally grown vegetables in a simple scrumptious pie recipe. (5 of 13)

#106 Cooking Up an Heirloom Soup/Natural Prairie Yards
Is there a better way to cook than to waltz your ingredients right from the garden into the kitchen? Host Jodi Olson meets a chef with an eye for discovering and picking overlooked new and heirloom vegetables at the right time to make a delicious, natural home-made soup. Plus, tips on incorporating ideas from the natural prairie to make any yard more distinctive. (6 of 13)

#107 Garden Pests/Louisiana Tabasco/Helpful Garden Tips
The consequences of pest damage can usually be easily seen. But the culprits themselves can be elusive. Horticulturalist Melinda Myers meets with a respected insect expert with an eye for recognizing the early signs of potentially devastating pest damage. Plus, host Jodi Olson visits a world renowned Louisiana Tabasco plantation which has spiced up dishes for more than a century. And, personal tips from an avid garden pro to keep your garden looking great all summer long. (7 of 13)

#108 SEED SAVING/LEU GARDENS OF ORLANDO
Looking for new and different plants for the yard? Sometimes the best way to look forward is to take a glance back. Horticulturalist Melinda Myers travels to Iowa where a seed saving organization has its roots. The lush and extremely impressive Leu Botanical Gardens of Orlando are visited. Jodi Olson hosts.

#109 LAVENDER/FORT TRYON-INWOOD HILLS/GERANIUM TOWERS
A visit to New York City highlights this program. Author and Gardener Ellen Spector Platt discusses the many uses of lavender with Horticulturist Melinda Myers. Then, with the guidance of New York's Urban Park Rangers, Melinda visits two of the Big Apple's other historical parks. And, Host Jodi Olson helps construct a towering geranium structure.

#110 NYC ROOFTOP GARDENS/FREESTANDING WALLS/RAIN GARDEN
Sometimes, sprawling landscapes are just not in the cards for urban dwellers. Horticulturist Melinda Myers visits a mid-Manhattan rooftop garden and discovers the many possibilities of gardening in the city. Plus, Host Jodi Olson looks at the construction of rustic and surprisingly sturdy freestanding walls in the landscape. And, a quick take on the easy-to-plan and environmentally useful rain garden.

#111 AVERY ISLAND JUNGLE GARDEN/PERSONALITY IN THE YARD
Visiting gardens is always a joy, but discovering something you had no clue existed is even more exciting! Host Jodi Olson wades through the bayou near Lafayette, Louisiana to experience a unique island garden. Plus, tips on how to include your own personality in planning and tending your landscape. And, a trip to the Garden State and the interesting grounds of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

#112 Vegetable Soup/Green Tables/This Old New Orleans House
You just can't have enough vegetables in your day--that's the theme of this program! An outing near Minneapolis results in a delicious and nutritious veggie soup prepared by a well-known chef. Plus, a look at a New York City project that introduces kids to the world of vegetable gardening in the heart of the Big Apple. And, Host Jodi Olson ventures into the yard and garden of a New Orleans home to see what the homeowner/gardener has done post-Katrina. You may have seen the home's renovation featured on the popular PBS program "This Old House".

#113 CYPRESS GARDENS/NEW ORLEANS CITY GARDEN/MUFFELETA
Florida is home to many interesting and lush gardens and theme parks. Producer Liddie Collins visits the one that started it all; Cypress Gardens. Plus, a botanical garden tucked away in the middle of New Orleans city park is well worth the stroll from Bourbon Street. And, a Minnesota restaurant that features fresh foods from nearby fields. Jodi Olson hosts.