PAS Gardens: The Green Factor

Broadcasting the Week of 02-22-10
This episode is about surrounding ourselves with beauty with an eye on environmental awareness.

Featured Plants
Rose Ducher
Tulip Maureen

Feature Highlights:
Trash Can Compost Bin
Blackspot and Powdery Mildew
Amending Garden Soil
Heirloom Tomatoes with Green Goddess Salad Dressing

Proven Winners® Supertunia® Royal Velvet Petunia
Royal Velvet is not just a petunia but a Supertunia®. It has gorgeous purple blooms; that's how it got its name, Supertunia® Royal Velvet . They are great for hanging baskets, window boxes, containers and any kind of landscaping where you have full sun. Royal Velvet's deep purple color looks great with orange, hot pink, and chartreuse.

People and Places:
At the Green Industry and Equipment Expo in Louisville, KY President of STIHL Fred Whyte discusses some of the earth friendly outdoor power tools this company produces. Some of the products he highlights are a biodegradable engine oil and low emissions line trimmers.

Bonnie Plants in Union Spring Alabama is going green on a huge scale. General Manager, Dennis Thomas, explains their green initiatives such as biodegradable pots, reusing plastic flats at their growing facilities and setting up local green house to grow and distribute plants.

Biologist Susan Parent at Premier Horticulture explains how well tended soil leads to a well tended garden.

Executive Chef at Capi’s Restaurant, Capi Peck, visits the Garden Home Retreat and shares a recipe for Green Goddess Salad.