LEARN/CREATE (MT)

5:00 pm 

Growing a Greener World  "Native Plants and Invasives & Certified Wildlife Habitats"  Austin, TX. The human love affair with plants dates back thousands of years. When overseas travel became possible, exotic plants were common cargo on ships all across the world. D

5:30 pm 

Hands On Crafts for Kids  "Italy"  This week on Hands On we travel to Italy. Italy is a country located in Southern Europe sharing its northern border with France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. The land known as Italy today has been the cradle of European cultures such as the Etruscans and the Romans. D

6:00 pm 

Ciao Italia  "Neapolitan Rice Pie / Pastiera Napolitana"  When it comes to a classic Italian dessert, Pastiera (Rice Pie) tops the list. Every Italian has his or her favorite recipe, often from childhood, and so does Mary Ann, who teaches you how to make this classic recipe step by step, and by doing so, create a family tradition all your own. D

6:30 pm 

Primal Grill with Steven Raichlen  "Shoulders and Butts"  Raichlen grills American, Caribbean and Balinese-style pork shoulder. He also prepares pit-roasted pork served with pickled onions and salsa.G

7:00 pm 

Rick Steves' Europe  "Prague and the Czech Republic"  Rick visits newly energized Prague with side trips to Kutna Hora to descend into a medieval mine.G

7:30 pm 

Rudy Maxa's World  "South Africa: Cape Town"  Rudy is at the nexus of cultures, waking up in a cosmopolitan city, spending the afternoon with penguins, riding a funicular to the edge of a continent, and watching the sun set from a beach. He seeks out the natural wonders surrounding the city and the contrasts between the urbane waterfront and the nearby townships.G

8:00 pm 

Garden Smart   You may need your sunglasses for this show. Color and beauty are the stated goals of this wonderful garden. We'll visit with their experts and learn how they plant and maintain their borders and beds. D

8:30 pm 

This Old House  "Bedford Project - Part 1 of 16"  THIS OLD HOUSE opens a new season with work on a 300-year-old farmstead that is rich in Colonial history. Homeowners Joe and Becky Titlow plan to preserve the historic part of the house while adding space and modern amenities with two small additions. Architect Dan Quaile presents the plan using a remarkable model generated from a 3-D printer, while general contractor Tom Silva inspects the structure and historic window sash, which will be restored. D

9:00 pm 

Hometime  "Stone Cottage - Kitchen & Baths"  Installation of state-of-the-art lighting controls, undercabinet lights, and mirrors finishes off the kitchen and bathrooMs.. D

9:30 pm 

b organic with Michele Beschen  "Recycling Refreshed"  Michele Beschen shares some refreshing ways to put your everyday recyclables to creative use. See how to take yesterday's news and roll it up into tomorrow's fire log. Tin cans house many functional uses when you put some weight into them. D

10:00 pm 

Martha's Sewing Room  "Button Academy"  Creating decorative buttons for garments and accessories; Sew Quick, Sew Easy button embellishment for tennis shoes and flip flops; Antique Technique on tucked sleeve bands; Designer Techniques for shaped yokes and bodices. Guests: Hope Yoder, Kathy Barnard. D

10:30 pm 

Grand View  "Devils Postpile National Monument"  This episode explores one of the most unique phenomena in geology; Hexagonal pillars of Basalt lava that were revealed during the last Ice Age. Located in the Eastern Sierra, this rare and beautiful feature ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. The region reveals a volatile geologic history, with reminders bubbling up from the valley floor. D

11:00 pm 

Simply Ming  "Palm Sugar and Cranberries"  The sweetness of palm sugar paired with tart cranberries make up the East-West pair in this week's serving of SIMPLY MING. First, Chef Ming Tsai prepares a delicious main course, Roasted Cranberry Glazed Chicken Breast on a Bed of Sweet Potato-Fennel Fricassee. If you're looking for a quick and easy dish, Ming cooks up an all-in-one, Sweet and Sour Pork served over Fried Scallion-Orzo. D

11:30 pm 

Lidia's Italy  "Strumming The Pasta"  NULL