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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Earthworms are one of the clearest indicators of healthy soil. Learn why you should make your landscape as inviting to eart
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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.…