Episodes

Echoes of a Recent Past

A guided tour by artist, sculptor & organic gardener Paul Lindhard, introducing his latest art installation at the Museum of Ventura County entitled Echoes of a Recent Past featuring all recycled materials and river rock found at the location. Hosted by Robert Barrett. Produced for local public television by Barrett Productions, Ventura, Ca.

For more information about Paul Lindhard & Art City Studios (Ventura) please visit www.artcitystudios.com

Sustainable Living Through Permaculture Systems

Rare & exclusive guided tour of the Quail Springs Institute permaculture systems facilities, with Exec. Dir. Warren Brush. For more information about permaculture classes & certification or to help them with their work, please visit www.quailsprings.org

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Nature Preserve Restoration in Ojai, Ca.

Fantastic tour of a water-harvesting nature preserve in the middle of the bucolic town of Ojai, Ca. with nature guide Lanny Kaufer and the Exec. Dir. of the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy Brian Stark.

(update) – Lanny Kaufer has published a guide to Medicinal Herbs of California (and their many uses). NOT TO BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVISE. ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN. To order the booklet, please visit

http://falconguides.com/books/9781493058037

Kids Garden Brigade with Gerardo Gallegos

Join edible and Director of Restore Ventura Gerardo Gallegos for a tour of Restore Ventura’s Kids Garden Brigade in West Ventura.

City of Ventura Housing Authority Gardens

Victory Gardens!

Join a dedicated victory gardener at her home in Ventura, Ca. during an early Victory GardensSpring tour. Features a series of raised planter beds, roses, a arbor & a discussion about composting & food cooperatives.

Gardens of the Wild with Lanny Kaufer

Tour the gorgeous Ventura River Preserve with local herbalist and tour guide      Lanny Kaufer as he identifies numerous plants, trees, herbs & other features of this wonderful part of Ventura County in the Ojai area. For more please visit            http://www.herbwalks.com .

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Art City Stone Gardens/Organic Gardens (with Paul Lindhard)

Enjoy the primal feel of organic garden plots sharing a renovated vacant lot in W. Ventura with a collection of large stone monoliths arranged by owner/curator of Art City Paul Lindhard (www.artcitystudios.com).

The Art City Stone Gardens with Paul Lindhard (Summer 2015)

Marvel at Paul’s recently-acquired granite monoliths, incl. a 6,000lb capstone atop 3 granite pillars. Also learn where many of Paul’s favorite stone quarries are located.

Arundo Harvesting & Building with Bill Hartin

Australian Native Plants & Trees

This episode of Gardens of Ventura County features a guided tour of The Australian Native Plants Nursery in Ventura, Ca. with nursery woman/master gardener and native Australian Jo O’Connell. Hosted by Tom Downling. For more information about the Australian Native Plant Nursery, please visit www.australianplants.com

Australian Native Plants & Trees Part 2

Australian Native Plants & Trees Part 3

Touring an Aussie Cottage of Native Plants & Trees

Exquisite Home Gardens of Ventura

This episode features 3 of the most exquisite home landscapes featured in the 2013 Ventura Botanical Gardens Garden Tour. Hosted by Mona Leah & Melody O’Leary Namikas. For more information please visit  http://www.venturabotanicalgardens.com

Exquisite Home Gardens of Ventura

Exquisite Home Gardens Part 2

Exquisite Home Gardens Part 3

Exquisite Home Gardens Part 4

Community Gardens of Ventura

This episode features 2 community gardens in Ventura, Ca. – The South Seaward Gardens and the COLOR Gardens. Both donate food to the needy and both feature whimsical yard art, composting operations. Interviews with volunteer grounds keepers & gardeners. Hosted by Mona Leah. Tour Guide: Lucas Thayer.

Food Safety with Steve Sprinkel

Visit an organic farm in Ojai and learn all about organic farming from organic farmer Steve Sprinkel, owner of The Farmer & the Cook restaurant in Miners Oaks, Ca. Hosted by Patty Pagaling, Founder of Pesticide Free Ojai Valley. For more information please visit http://www.pesticidefreeojaivalley.org

 

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