America's Heartland

Episode 8

Artichoke farmers reveal why you shouldn’t be intimidated by this thorny but delicious crop. Journey up steep terrain in San Diego County to see how farmers grow protea flowers for bouquets. Follow along as we cook up a sweet Caramel Apple Crisp. Meet Georgia farmers supplying “imperfect” produce to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Episode 8

26m 46s

Artichoke farmers reveal why you shouldn’t be intimidated by this thorny but delicious crop. Journey up steep terrain in San Diego County to see how farmers grow protea flowers for bouquets. Follow along as we cook up a sweet Caramel Apple Crisp. Meet Georgia farmers supplying “imperfect” produce to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Previews + Extras

  • Growing and Eating Artichokes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Growing and Eating Artichokes

    S17 E1708 - 4m 56s

    Artichoke farmers reveal why you shouldn’t be intimidated by this thorny but delicious crop. Artichokes may be a popular dish in California – and in fact, were named the Official State Vegetable in 2013 – but they still remain a mystery to many people outside the Golden State. We meet farmers from Ocean Mist who show you how to eat this unique vegetable.

  • San Diego Flower Farm: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    San Diego Flower Farm

    S17 E1708 - 5m 45s

    Journey up steep terrain in San Diego County to see how farmers grow protea flowers for bouquets. Protea flowers grow as weeds in their native Africa, but here in Southern California, more than 250 varieties of Proteas can be found. And they're as varied as the Greek God they're named after.

  • Atlanta Community Food Bank: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Atlanta Community Food Bank

    S17 E1708 - 3m 54s

    Meet Georgia farmers supplying “imperfect” produce to the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

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