Urban farming examples from front yard gardens to a mushroom-growing warehouse.

The Spark in Sparta Growing a Greener World

Premiered October 04, 2021
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The Spark in Sparta

This tiny Georgia town was one of many that never fully recovered after the boll weevil decimated the cotton industry in the South. But the future is looking brighter after one couple provided an unlikely spark, and accidentally started an urban farming revolution smack in the middle of downtown… from front yard gardens to a mushroom-growing warehouse.

About the Program

Growing a Greener World

Emmy Award-winning series GROWING A GREENER WORLD features organic gardening, green living and farm-to-table cooking. In each episode, the program’s hosts share DIY information with home gardeners.

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