California Heartland - Episode 908

Episode 908
Reporter Jennifer Quinonez introduces you to one city farmer who turned his suburban lawn into an organic oasis. Meet the Los Angeles farmer who produced three tons of food right out of his own backyard. Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh and chef Michael Fagnoni of Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay, CA prepare a delicious cornish game hen. Meet the journalist who traded in her magazine job to produce cheese. Ag Traveler Melanie Kim takes a tour of hidden roof-top gardens in San Francisco. Plus, Master Gardener Fred Hoffman shows how planting one tree can save you hundreds of dollars.

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Path to Freedom
Reporter Jennifer Quinonez introduces you to one city farmer who turned his suburban lawn into an organic oasis. Meet the Los Angeles farmer who produced three tons of food right out of his own backyard.

Bringing It Home: Cornish Game Hen

Food and Lifestyle Expert Laura McIntosh and chef Michael Fagnoni of Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay, CA prepare a delicious cornish game hen.

Journalist Turned Cheese Maker
Mandy Johnston is a Journalist turned cheese maker. She traded living an urban, hipster life, interviewing rock stars and celebrities for making cheese on her family farm.

The Ag Traveler: Touring San Francisco
Ag Traveler Melanie Kim takes a tour of hidden roof-top gardens in San Francisco.

Homegrown: How to Plant a Tree

Master Gardener, Fred Hoffman shops for the perfect tree and demonstrates how to plant it. Save money, stay healthy and add value to your home by planting a tree in your very own backyard.

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