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Horticulture expert Dr. Chris Cooper and other experts share their garden wisdom and answer e-mails and letters about lawn and gardens.

Comic Ron James helps harvest a key ingredient; a red-colored syrup; trout lily and sumac.

Exploring the letter p -- how it is written and the sound it represents; words that use the letter p; Dott teaches Dusty about land acknowledgment and Indigenous populations; practicing balletic positions.

Spicy eggplant rollatini with vegan chive ricotta; brown basmati rice; maple-espresso chocolate mousse topped with vegan tangerine whipped cream.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses her path to documenting history.

Creating the same landscape setting from summer into winter.

Cannabis legalization brings many social aspects to light.

Playing the rubboard with a zydeco band; making gumbo; exploring Creole heritage and folklore; a historic shrine; baking pecan praline pie; touring a brewery using local honey and vegetables; fresh pizza and craft beer.

The first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland opens up about the obstacles she overcame to make history in ballet.

Oceanographers study Earth's underwater wilderness.

An urban farm provides free food to families in need; getting the most nutrition out of leafy greens like kale and collards; making a homemade pizza with broccoli rabe, leeks and potatoes; a farmer grows alfalfa for feed lots.

How the history of Miami was shaped by its geography, climate and immigrant groups; visiting six restaurants, including Joe's Stone Crab.

Ken Whiting tackles whitewater in North Carolina before heading to Guntersville Lake in Alabama.

Joseph Rosendo returns to his grandparents' homeland in Cuba; hand-rolling cigars; a lesson on maintainting vintage cars; baking bread in Old Havana.

Dr. Ayse Coskun, Boston University, and Josh Fluecke of Syska Hennessy Group discuss data centers.

California's Mojave Desert is filled with massive blooms of wildflowers in the spring.

Exploring Tajikistan's natural beauty and the country's people.

Creating the same landscape setting from summer into winter.

Cannabis legalization brings many social aspects to light.

Playing the rubboard with a zydeco band; making gumbo; exploring Creole heritage and folklore; a historic shrine; baking pecan praline pie; touring a brewery using local honey and vegetables; fresh pizza and craft beer.

The first Black female principal dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland opens up about the obstacles she overcame to make history in ballet.

Oceanographers study Earth's underwater wilderness.

An urban farm provides free food to families in need; getting the most nutrition out of leafy greens like kale and collards; making a homemade pizza with broccoli rabe, leeks and potatoes; a farmer grows alfalfa for feed lots.

How the history of Miami was shaped by its geography, climate and immigrant groups; visiting six restaurants, including Joe's Stone Crab.

Ken Whiting tackles whitewater in North Carolina before heading to Guntersville Lake in Alabama.

Scientists study the Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster and its impact on the Gulf of Mexico, using lessons learned to prepare for another big spill.

A visit with an unusual gardener who is passionate about plants and birds.

Turning stem cells into brain cells in cultures to potentially treat disorders.

Moving the head and legs in opposite directions provides for a soothing back massage; spinal twist.

Rebalancing, stretching and strengthening the hips and psoas.

The science of soap, including saponification and surfactants; making homemade soap; water chemist Daveda Quinn.

Exploring the concept of i_e and words that use the i_e pattern; Alphabott keeps Dusty company during time out.

A football's shape makes it difficult to determine how it will bounce; designing a water balloon helmet; biochemical engineer Tamara Reid Bush explains the movement of the human body.

Stretching and lengthening the spine in a full range of motion helps to create more strength and flexibility in the lower body.

Modified seated sun salutations; stretches to open the hips and release tension in the spine; a standing sequence links breath with movement.

Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, from seafood to produce.

Traditional sweet holiday pastry; focaccia.

Shrimp with garlic and jalapeno butter; Swedish dishcloths; Zephyr Wright-inspired shrimp curry.

Foraging for plants and herbs; creating a small-scale foraged flower arrangement; mixing up a recipe with acorns; a cocktail with foraged ingredients.

Antibiotic resistance threatens global health and food safety.

Grape leaves stuffed with bulgur and cumin; chickpea fritters with tahini sauce lentils cooked with orzo and caramelized onions.

Unusual exercises for brain stimulation and to help with balance.

Exercises designed to stretch the hamstrings.

Standing exercises to improve posture and stretch the chest muscles; floor exercises to strengthen the stabilizer hip muscles; isometric sit-ups work the entire torso.

Psychologist Kay Redfield Jamison, Ph.D., talks about her experience with bipolar disorder as well as factors of heredity, the necessity of early diagnosis and ongoing treatment and how parents can help young adults manage their risk.

Mexican American television host César Millán talks about his path from undocumented immigrant to international television star.

Jacobsen Salt Co. harvests salt from the Netarts Bay on the Oregon Coast; how flake sea salt is made, and how it is utilized by chefs and makers.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.

Thai-style coconut and chicken soup; the art of hot and sour soup with chicken and mushrooms; Thai salad rolls with green chili dipping sauce.

Investigative journalist Charles Piller talks about "Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's.".

The Matanzas Riverkeeper monitors the health and conditions of the river; Roger begins a large landscape on canvas depicting the Florida wetlands.

PhD candidates Kelsey Richardson and Teagan Reasch discuss their research and how federal funding cuts may affect the academic and science environments.

MIT scholar Yasheng Huang talks about the inflation landscape in China vs. the United States and the Needham Question.

Underpainting the rabbit, then adding details to make the rabbit appear hidden; adding the final taller weeds; highlighting the grasses and snowdrifts.

Preserving the segregated beaches and parks that existed prior to the civil rights movement.

Macroeconomic strategist Richard Bernstein, CEO of Richard Bernstein Advisors, looks for situations where profits are improving, liquidity is increasing and investors "hate it" to identify winning market sectors.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses leadership, public safety and the future of Baltimore.

Exploring artificial intelligence's impact on government, defense and manufacturing; how AI-driven decisions could impact national security, transform industries and challenge ethical boundaries.

Community activists in western North Carolina discuss the lessons learned from Hurricane Helene.

Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes discusses his process writing "Challengers.".

Ballymaloe Cookery School; Ballycotton Lighthouse and port; exploring the English Market; Shelly O'Grady and Cork musician Cormac O'Hanlon perform; sampling rare whisky from Midleton Distillery; Cobh, the last land stop for the Titanic.

The hosts explore Tokyo and its old towns to learn how tradition and trends coexist, while uncovering surprises along the way.

Daniel Pine, National Institutes of Health Distinguished Investigator, talks about diagnosing anxiety in childhood and adolescence.

Birds of prey improve flight safety in France; why Swedish prisoners may serve their sentences in Estonia; HIV infections rise in Poland; crocheting.

Samantha Brown explores the emotional heart of travel and the people who change, challenge and strengthen a destination.

Underpainting the rabbit, then adding details to make the rabbit appear hidden; adding the final taller weeds; highlighting the grasses and snowdrifts.

Preserving the segregated beaches and parks that existed prior to the civil rights movement.

Macroeconomic strategist Richard Bernstein, CEO of Richard Bernstein Advisors, looks for situations where profits are improving, liquidity is increasing and investors "hate it" to identify winning market sectors.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott discusses leadership, public safety and the future of Baltimore.

Exploring artificial intelligence's impact on government, defense and manufacturing; how AI-driven decisions could impact national security, transform industries and challenge ethical boundaries.

Community activists in western North Carolina discuss the lessons learned from Hurricane Helene.

Screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes discusses his process writing "Challengers.".

Ballymaloe Cookery School; Ballycotton Lighthouse and port; exploring the English Market; Shelly O'Grady and Cork musician Cormac O'Hanlon perform; sampling rare whisky from Midleton Distillery; Cobh, the last land stop for the Titanic.

Every religion deals with ultimate futures; what is the final state of the world.

Combining free-motion, ruler work and computerized quilting for the passion flower quilt.

Tim Farmer explores traditional food preparation as well as gardening, canning, processing and smoking meat techniques.

Swivel from side to side; warrior stance.

An all-standing waist slenderizing workout strengthens muscles around the core and waist.

Using balloon valves and tennis balls to show how the heart pumps blood through the body; designing and building stethoscopes; cardiac anesthesiologist Dr. Penny Wilton.

Exploring the concept of o_e, including the sound it represents; Maya, Kitt, Ziggy and Dusty learn another meaning of "home.".

An object's ability to float; making a hovering balloon; microbiologist Joan Rose talks about how a water research lab works.

A warrior series designed to build strength and flexibility in the lower body, while also creating ease in the neck, shoulders and upper back.

Gentle sun salutations; accessible moves to improve posture and strengthen the core while activating hip flexors and quadriceps.

The role of regenerative farming practices to produce corn and wheat used in making bourbon; Star Hill Provisions.

Achieving successful container gardening in small or large spaces.

Fertilizing the lawn in the summer; how to can green beans.

Efforts to protect the ruffed grouse; Iowa communities cope with flood control; preserving stocks of snapper; Mississippi Flyway Raptor Resource Project.

Cloud Gate Dance Theatre in Taipei; one of Taipei's famous night markets; finding mindfulness through tea in the Alishan Forest; Bulareyaung Dance Company.

Sweet and sour pork; Cantonese stir-fried black pepper beef and potatoes; hot oil-flashed garlic-ginger shrimp.

An energetic full body workout with stomping and good hip movement is especially good for anyone in a wheelchair or chair.

Yoga breathing; stretching shoulders; expanding the chest; mind awareness.

A beginner, full-body workout to improve posture includes stretching connective tissue in the back, chest and core.

The chefs, local producers and entrepreneurs who lead the way in sourcing fresh, local ingredients in the city of New York.

Exploring Jamaica's coastline, mountainous rivers and ocean surf.

Vegetable kurma; tomato rice with green onions; okra masala.

A guided tour of the car collection at The Henry Ford Museum; featured cars include an 1865 Roper Steam Carriage, Ford's 1896 Quadricyle, 1908 Ford Model-T, 1903 Ford Model-A and 1908 Ford Model-S.

Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, from seafood to produce.

How citizen science works and the role it plays in understanding the natural world and supporting wildlife conservation.

New Mexico's Vermejo Ted Turner Reserve occupies more than 550,000 acres outside of Taos; Captain Planet Foundation.

Explore the world of thrill-seeking and risk-taking; the importance of understanding mental health; an orchestra conductor recovers from cancer rehabilitation due to a brain tumor.

Marrow of Detroit is a multifaceted brand with multiple restaurants and a regional meat business.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.

Exploring the streets of Mumbai, India, during a monsoon-soaked Ganesh festival.

Hungary's election winner faces three major obstacles; the Baltic's volunteer defenders; illegal landfills in Italy; biohacking.

How various wildlife survive the often harsh conditions of winter.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Eric Hanson treks the canyons and waters of Lake Powell, Utah, on foot and via packraft.

The fate of the electoral system, the future of the two-party system and the elevation of performative politics.

Riding the Texas State Railroad; sports-inspired barbecue and authentic Mexican food; childhood home of former Texas Gov. Jim Hogg; stories of Cherokee County.

The next phase of the ENRICH stroke trial; a personal story of psychedelic therapy for depression; Atlanta's pre-arrest diversion facility.

Bloomberg reporter Katrina Manson, author of "Project Maven: A Marine Colonel, His Team, and the Dawn of AI Warfare," joins Ian Bremmer to discuss the promises and pitfalls of AI on the battlefield.

Easy Street Records; Zion's Gate Records; Sonic Boom; Light in the Attic; Museum of Pop Culture.

Prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare, from food and exercise to the latest treatments.

Exploring the streets of Mumbai, India, during a monsoon-soaked Ganesh festival.

Hungary's election winner faces three major obstacles; the Baltic's volunteer defenders; illegal landfills in Italy; biohacking.

How various wildlife survive the often harsh conditions of winter.

English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan, exploring the local culture, meeting the people and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks.

Eric Hanson treks the Great Ocean Walk to the Twelve Apostles in Victoria, Australia.

The fate of the electoral system, the future of the two-party system and the elevation of performative politics.

Community activists in western North Carolina discuss the lessons learned from Hurricane Helene.

Hot spices, from ginger to chilies.

Revolutionary War history in North Carolina; Greensboro's transformed Revolution Mill and its denim legacy; Dolley Madison; the Battle of Alamance; Guilford Courthouse National Military Park; Bentonville Battlefield.

Using the breath to cleanse the body; combining breathing with sound.

A standing and barre posture workout.

The science behind soapy, sudsy bubbles; designing and building a bubble wand; soap maker Julie Konkle.

Exploring the closed syllable blend short i; Fancy Schmancy Word of the Day: frigid; Dusty learns that when learning something new, it's ok to start simple.

Batteries change chemical energy into electrical energy; designing a better battery; scientist Tonya Matthews; nuclear physicist Artemis Spyrou.

A modified yoga practice focuses on opening the hips and elongating the spine while increasing circulation.

Gentle stretches for the neck, shoulders and back combined with forward bends to stretch the hamstrings and hips.

Creating from a basic, standard square of quilting fabric; using precisely cut-and-stitched traditional Dresden Plate patchwork in a modern art quilt.

An expert highlights super fall plants and explains why these plants perform so beautifully during that time of year.

Cannellini pesto dip and a crudités spread; spaghetti primavera with zucchini, green beans, peas and asparagus; spinach, bread and ricotta frittata.

A selection of perennials that will bloom all summer; planting a flower garden in a barrel.

EFSC Spring Commencement 11AM.

Leg-lifting exercises to work the abdominals; Torso Twist Toes Touch.

Keeping the glutes toned and strong can relieve back pain and prevent injury; working on feet and hip alignment; moving in ways to increase range of motion.

Sourcing sustainably-raised heritage pork and grass-fed beef in Saxapahaw, N.C.

EFSC Spring Ceremony 2PM.

Drought and a dwindling water supply impact 40 million people in the Southwestern United States.

The honey harvesting process; hot honey chicken and waffles; a honey whole wheat flatbread topped with white sauce, bacon and asparagus.

Exploring everything about electric generators; power plant director Sherri Jett.

Lava lamps; slo-mo balls; clouds in bottles; making sculpting putty; energy troubleshooter Adel Pascaris.

The arm balance called Crow can help people face their fears.

The proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, Joshua tree forest and Spirit Mountain sacred site; the Kelso Dunes and lava tubes of Mojave National Preserve.

Airboating in the Florida Everglades; Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor; family-friendly museums like Butterfly World and Mad Arts.

Samantha Taylor talks about the hidden dangers of sugar, including its role in chronic diseases; a former submarine commander offers his unique perspective on leadership and relationship building.

Author Nicholas Sparks talks about his novel, "Remain: A Supernatural Love Story," reflecting on the book's themes of love and loss.

Wildfire threats in Colorado; protecting seabirds in Maine; farming that enhances wildlife; Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

Exploring Iceland's rugged and unique landscapes, from icebergs on black sand at Diamond Beach to a fresh lava field.

The true cost of fast-evolving fashion with designer Jeff Garner; gem sweater designer Leslie Hall.

Writer, novelist and essayist Cynthia Ozick talks about everything from Jewish-American identity to her affinity for novelists Henry James and George Eliot.

Digging into the IPCC data reveals surprising trends in extreme weather.

Fall activities at the historic Omni Mount Washington Resort in New Hampshire; rowing a dory on Belfast Bay in Maine; tequila drinks and tacos at Dos Gatos Gastropub in Belfast, Maine.

A food-fueled visit to Georgia's modern and medieval capital, Tbilisi.

Behind the scenes at Tanglewood with Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart; Connecticut's Lime Rock Park's Historic Festival where antique and vintage cars embark on a 17-mile tour of Litchfield Hills.

The proposed Avi Kwa Ame National Monument, Joshua tree forest and Spirit Mountain sacred site; the Kelso Dunes and lava tubes of Mojave National Preserve.

Airboating in the Florida Everglades; Jaxson's Ice Cream Parlor; family-friendly museums like Butterfly World and Mad Arts.

Samantha Taylor talks about the hidden dangers of sugar, including its role in chronic diseases; a former submarine commander offers his unique perspective on leadership and relationship building.

Author Nicholas Sparks talks about his novel, "Remain: A Supernatural Love Story," reflecting on the book's themes of love and loss.

Wildfire threats in Colorado; protecting seabirds in Maine; farming that enhances wildlife; Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.

Exploring Iceland's rugged and unique landscapes, from icebergs on black sand at Diamond Beach to a fresh lava field.

The true cost of fast-evolving fashion with designer Jeff Garner; gem sweater designer Leslie Hall.

Writer, novelist and essayist Cynthia Ozick talks about everything from Jewish-American identity to her affinity for novelists Henry James and George Eliot.

The Toiyabe Crest Trail, a former Civilian Conservation Corps project from the 1930s, is being restored.

The UNESCO World Heritage town of Bordeaux, France, and the region's small wine-making and exporting villages.

A snow-capped mountain.

Backward-bending poses that tone nerves and increase well-being.

A standing and floor workout tones the body and promotes weight loss.

An adventure that uncovers a rare chocolate-colored creature seen for the first time in a remote village in Madagascar.

Exploring closed syllable blend short i; Fancy Schmancy Word of the Day: progress; Maya and Kitt make progress on a gift for Dott.

Different centers of gravity; making a balanced sculpture; physical therapist Jill Marlan.

Seated postures to strengthen the legs while opening the hips; upper body moves to stretch the shoulders and chest.

Gentle yoga practice that focuses on the neck and back.

For more than five decades, designer Oscar de la Renta dressed first ladies, celebrities and the world's most stylish women.

Creating a soft-sided boro box, covering it with scrap fabric and creative stitching.

Lamb shanks and ouzo; fritters made with fresh picked pumpkin and traditional Turkish grilled ground meat simit kebabs; limoncello with Italian lemons.

A guided tour of the car collection at The Henry Ford Museum; featured cars include an 1865 Roper Steam Carriage, Ford's 1896 Quadricyle, 1908 Ford Model-T, 1903 Ford Model-A and 1908 Ford Model-S.

A Taiwanese-American farmer is inspired by her childhood dishes; a look into the nutritional benefits of culturally significant foods like bitter melon; a farm is led by women; tour an apple farm.

Cedar Key Historical Museum; using oils to paint a scene depicting a wooden fishing boat and palm trees.

Using a towel, large ball and weights in a full body workout that improves strength and range of motion; balance; gentle relaxation.

Salute the Sun slowly or quickly; easy and regular version of Salute the Sun; breathing.

Exercising slowly to strengthen the entire body; working through the muscle chains of the legs to get stronger hips; stretching arms, hands and wrists to improve posture and relieve neck pain.

Opening day of deer season in the Texas Hill Country.

Steve builds a corner cabinet based on a family favorite.

Braised chicken with mustard and herbs; pastry and silicone brushes; easiest-ever biscuits.

Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.

Seven interlocking gardens carved out of what was originally a cow pasture.

Albie and Zia visit ballet dancers; Albie agrees to help Rosie mail cards; a visit to a maker's studio where a team creates chalk.

Clapping and circulation; a book about clapping; Wimee and friends make an igloo.

The traditional craft of weaving.

Some of the first women to serve in the legislature and other areas of state government, the unique challenges they faced and how their legacies have impacted the state.

Pam Breaux and Todd Trebour make the arts accessible to as many people as possible.

Wisdom and wit from leaders; host Llewellyn King.

Examining Nepal's economy and investment opportunities; Minister of Finance Prakash Sharan Mahat; Minister of Communication & Information Technology Rekha Sharma; Ajit Shah of Nepal's American Chamber of Commerce.

This 30-minute international newscast produced by Japan's national public broadcaster NHK looks at the realities of Asia today. From the diminishing natural coral along the coast of Boracay to the recruitment efforts by The Republic of Korea to find foreign workers to offset its labor shortage and aging population, the documentary series offers in-depth, behind-the-scenes analysis of news and publ

Singer-songwriter and folk musician Livingston Taylor has enthralled audiences for more than 50 years with his voice, piano and guitar.

Performances include music by Jake Heggie, Jean Sibelius and George Gershwin.

Allison Russell and her musical collective featuring Joy Clark, Caoi de Barra, Caoimhe Hopkinson and Elenna Canlas.

Author Hetty Lui McKinnon discusses "Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor: A Cookbook," and how she thinks her recipe's bold flavors make these vegetarian dishes memorable.

Bluegrass music from Sideline.

Pam Breaux and Todd Trebour make the arts accessible to as many people as possible.