Joe Lamp'l

Creator of Growing a Greener World® and Joe Gardner®

Joe Lamp’l is the Creator, Host, and Executive Producer of Growing a Greener World® and the "Joe" behind joegardener.com®

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Joe Lamp’l is one of the country’s most recognized and trusted personalities in gardening and sustainability. His passion for teaching is evident to a nationwide audience who watches Joe in his current role as Creator, Executive Producer Host and of the award-winning PBS series, Growing a Greener World® and previously as host of Fresh from the Garden on DIY Network as well as on-air contributor to The Today Show, Good Morning America and The Weather Channel. Past awards include The American Horticultural Society’s B.Y. Morrison Communication Award, which recognizes effective and inspirational communication—through print, radio, television, podcasts and other online media and Best On-Air Talent for Television by the Garden Writers Association. Joe is also the founder and “Joe” behind joegardener.com – a new website dedicated to all things gardening and horticulture through how-to videos, podcasts, articles and blog posts.

Joe Lamp'l


"I like Milorganite because it offers a natural way to deliver important nutrients to my lawn and garden, without using harsh synthetic chemicals that are potentially dangerous to the environment. Equally important, the process of making Milorganite actually improves the environment and watersheds around Milwaukee. In contrast, the making of synthetic fertilizers utilize a tremendous amount of fossil fuels, something not many people factor into the equation. The bottom line; Milorganite is better for the environment where it's made, and wherever it's used" 

- Joe Lamp'l

Joe's Most Recent Posts

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Truth is, being too tidy in your fall garden can do more harm than good. Check out The Homeowner’s Guide to Fall Yard Cleanup with Joe Gardener.
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Are you pruning wrong? The big three mistakes relate to timing, technique, and tools. Learn how to prune correctly.
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A traditional lawn demands a lot to look its best: regular watering, frequent mowing, fertilizer, and weed control, while offering little food or shelter for wildlife. Learn…
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A water feature brings more than beauty to your garden—it brings life. Whether you’re setting out a saucer for bees or building a full backyard pond, adding water starts a…
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Feed the soil, and let the soil feed the plants. If there’s one thing I’ve learned after decades of gardening, it’s that healthy soil is the foundation of everything we grow.…
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Learn the benefits of planting flowers within your vegetable garden with Joe Gardener.