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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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.
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Reducing weeds in your garden is not an impossible task. It all comes down to four practical steps. Learn more from Joe Gardener.