This week Growing Good takes on the important issue of hyrdrofracking in New York State with Jill Wiener head of The Catskills Citizens for Safe Energy, a grassroots organization. Learn about what exactly hyrdrofracking is, why it's happening, how it can be dangerous to water supply sheds, our communities, and our economy all across New York. Moreover, find out what you can do to take action. This episode is sponsored by The Hearst Ranch.

This week on We Dig Plants, Carmen & Alice are joined by friend Al Terry of Al Terry Design & Construction, one of New York's premiere builders of roof decks and garden environments. They discuss fences and how privacy options are not always so easy to handle. Tune in to learn more about fencing regulations, building materials and design and find out how you can re-imagine your backyard privacy! This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods market celebrates Earth Month with the “Do Something Reel” Film Festival, a collection of six provocative, character-driven films focused on food, environmental issues and everyday people with a greater vision. Come see one of the six features at City Cinemas Village East from Saturday, April 16th through Thursday April 21st, every night at 6pm. Learn more about the films and special events at www.DoSomethingReel.com

Brew some awesome beers at home with the help of Brooklyn Homebrew and Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. This week on Fuhmentaboudit!, Mary Izett and Chris Cuzme are joined in the studio by Danielle Cefaro and Benjamin Stutz of Brooklyn Homebrew to talk about the founding of their supply store, and how the homebrew scene has expanded in New York City since its inception. Find out what new varieties of hops are in stock at Brooklyn Homebrew! Later, hear an interview with Greg Doss and Jess Caudill of Wyeast Laboratories, Inc. What new yeast strains and blends are being released by Wyeast for the spring, and find out how did Greg and Jess harvest some of these strains. What beers should people try to brew with the new Wyeast blends? Find out on this week's episode of Fuhmentaboudit! Thanks to our sponsor, S. Wallace Edwards & Sons.

"If you do use hops when making a Berliner Weisse, make sure you use a wort with an IBU below eight because you'll inhibit your Lactobacillus." [22:50] -- Jess Caudill on Fuhmentaboudit!