Joe Lamp'l

Creator of Growing a Greener World® and Joe Gardner®

Joe Lamp’l is the  "Joe" behind joegardener®.

As host of 3 national television shows and one of the nation’s most popular gardening podcasts, as well as creator of the joe gardener Online Gardening Academy, author of several books, and regular appearances on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and The Weather Channel; Joe Lamp’l is one of the country’s most recognized and trusted personalities in gardening and sustainability.

For the past 13 years, has been the Creator, Executive Producer and Host of the Emmy-award winning national PBS series, Growing a Greener World®. Prior to that, Joe hosted 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 garden-intensive website dedicated to all things gardening and horticulture through how-to videos, podcasts, online courses, and blog posts. Joe also serves as “a Director on the State Board for the Georgia Native Plant Society”

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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Follow these seven keys to create a thriving and beautiful garden environment while conserving and protecting resources and wildlife.
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Joe Lamp'l takes a look at some fertilizer facts and reviews not just the do’s and don’ts of fertilization but, more importantly, the “why’s” behind it all.
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To keep your lawn looking great with natural methods, try these steps to rehabilitate your lawn.
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Take a tour of the Milorganite plant and lab with Joe Lamp'l from Growing a Greener World. Learn what exactly is Milorganite, how is it made, and is it safe?
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Learn why no-till gardening is the best thing we can do to prepare and maintain an area for planting (and fewer weeds), and the consequences of tilling.
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Learn when is the best time of the year to prune your trees and shrubs, pruning benefits, and tips for successful pruning.