Joe Lamp'l

Joe Lamp’l is not only a gardening expert; he’s a passionate educator, dedicated to sharing his knowledge of horticulture by providing resources to gardeners of all levels, including his role as the host two national television shows on gardening.

GardenSMART on PBS is Joe’s current role and his popular show Fresh from the Garden on DIY Network still airs today. His fresh, inspirational and nurturing personality, along with his ability to present complicated subjects in an easy to understand manner make him a sought after communicator around the country.
As a Master Gardener and Certified Landscape Professional, Joe’s work is highly acclaimed. As the founder of The joe gardener® Company, an organization committed to helping people of all skill levels learn, create and grow beautiful gardens and landscapes, he introduces gardening to beginners as well as helps seasoned veterans perfect their skills.
This is accomplished through a variety of media. His weekly syndicated column, The Gardener Within, is distributed to approximately 400 newspapers nationwide. Through television, radio, personal appearances, seminars, books, articles and the organization’s website, joegardener.com, gardeners are given straightforward instructions and the latest ideas for improving their outdoor lifestyle.
For Joe, gardening personally or professionally has been a passion and way of life for more than 30 years. Joe and his wife Becky and their two young daughters, Rachel and Amy live in North Carolina.