Metropolitan Gardening

T he joe gardener media offering is tended with the care of a Master Gardener. Joe Lamp'l is tireless and stunning in his presentation of the most notable horticulture. His team really is best of class and makes it all look so easy. It's an honor to have an interview with him. Joe was really a pleasure to communicate with. Metropolitan Gardening is happy to be able to share his story. “ MG: What gave you the idea to combine media and gardening? What's your special vision?  Joe Lamp'l and Crew Joe: I live a couple of lives; one has been as a gardener and always has been; it's a lifetime passion. The media aspect came into the picture in early 2000. I was tapped to host DIY Network's new series; Fresh from the Garden. At the time I knew nothing about media and had never been on television before. But apparently I had enough something to be the one they selected after an extensive national search. Go figure. Anyway, although not knowing anything about tel

M ike Nowak (Pronounced NO-VAK) is a radio man with gardening as his subject. He flows effortlessly through pop media history and Chicagoland hyperlocal info. His warm bigheartedness seems almost embarrassing to him. As if he thinks he should be "more mean". He is obviously enjoyed by his listeners and gives back with self deprecating humor and solid urban gardening knowledge. When I reached out to interview him he creatively invited me to come on his show and interview me live as I interviewed him. His producer Heather Fry called right on time...was charming and efficient. The interview was weird fun as we traded questions and obtuse non-sequitur banter with each other. But miraculously learned a few things from him about gardening and broadcasting.