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®

Join Joe on his blog, ComPost Confidential and Growing a Greener World Facebook page

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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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.
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From birds and insects to amphibians and mammals, many creatures rely on natural light cues to navigate the world. Excessive nighttime lighting can throw those instincts into…
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Joe Gardner walks you through the essentials of planting and protecting your bulbs to ensure they thrive and bring you joy next spring and beyond.
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Selectively removing tree branches can significantly improve the look and health of your trees, and overall landscape. Learn how to cut a branch with Joe Gardener.
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Don't want to spray chemicals in your garden? Let Joe Gardener show you simple tips to manage weeds without harmful chemicals.