The Spirit of Winona (2000-2005) and the Spirit of the Heartland (2005-2010) are both programs produced by host Joyce Woodworth and broadcast by Hiawatha Broadband Communications (HBC) Studios. These television programs cover a variety of topics: art, architecture, business, cooking, crafts, events, gardens, history, interviews, organizations, performances, schools, and tours. In the 200th show , Spirit 200, Woodworth provides an overview of the origins of both series. Streaming access is possible through a partnership with Joyce Woodworth, HBC, and Winona State University Krueger Library.
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88. Gardens: Farmers Market
Spirit Episode Number: 88
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits the Winona Farmer’s Market at the foot of Main Street that brings vegetables, meats, flowers, and ideas on how to prepare them to the customers. Guests: Jennifer Rupprecht, Vendors and Guests of the Winona Farmers Market.
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, GH-5, 2009.
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89. Gardens: Gardens of the Watkins Manor
Spirit Episode Number: 89
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores how the Watkins Manor House gardens originally looked, how they were recreated after years of neglect, and how they are used today. Guests: Neal Anderson
Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-7, 2002.
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8. Businesses: Biesanz Stone Quarry
Spirit Episode Number: 8
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth explores how the Stonemen began the stone business in Winona and how they quarry the stone in 2010. learn about how stone is cut and the future of the Biesanz Stone Company in Winona, Minnesota. Guests: Charles Biesanz III, Mark Pozanc
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-10, 2010.
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90. Gardens: Garden Tips
Spirit Episode Number: 90
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Master Gardener, Peter Freese, to learn some gardening tips and tour a beautiful garden in the Heartland. Guest: Peter Freese
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, GH-1, 2006.
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91. Gardens: Gene Lee's Tropical Garden
Spirit Episode Number: 91
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth tours Gene Lee’s, a Master Gardener, backyard garden that includes over 200 exotic tropical plants (Harriet Street). Guest: Gene Lee.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-3, (2000).
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92. Gardens: Jan Harem's Garden
Spirit Episode Number: 92
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits one of Winona's Master Gardeners, Jan Harem. Harem shares her garden and demonstrates how to properly plan a garden pot. Guest: Jan Harem
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, GH-3, 2007.
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93. Gardens: Kohner's Garden
Spirit Episode Number: 93
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits this summer garden on the grounds that once held the infamous King Mansion, Rockledge. Guest: Mary Anne Parrish
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, GH-7, 2010.
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94. Gardens: Master Gardeners
Spirit Episode Number: 94
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns about the Master Gardeners and sees their youth program in action. Guests: Sue Ann Mullen, Sharon Ropes, Erin Redig, Children in the Redeemer Garden Program
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, GH-2, 2007.
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95. Gardens: Peter Freese's Bluffside Garden
Spirit Episode Number: 95
Joyce Woodworth
in this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases Peter Freese’s etched, tiered garden in his bluffside backyard. Guest: Peter Freese.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-5, 2002.
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96. Gardens: Sharon Ropes' Seasonal Garden
Spirit Episode Number: 96
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth showcases how Sharon Ropes has sectioned her personal gardens to bloom according to seasonal changes (Gilmore Avenue). Guest: Sharon Ropes.
Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-2, 2001.
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97. Gardens: Wapasha Prairie Garden
Spirit Episode Number: 97
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth learns what is growing in the Winona Community Garden, gardening tips, and how to prepare a potato salad with garden fresh vegetables. Guests: Lea Karlssen, Bruno Bosari, Carly Austin, Stewart Shaw, Greg Smith
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, GH-6, 2009.
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98. Gardens: Windom Gardens
Spirit Episode Number: 98
Joyce Woodworth
in this episode Joyce Woodworth joins Winona’s Master Gardener, Sharon Ropes, and tours the Wedding Garden, Victorian Garden, and Minnesota Garden of Windom Park. Guest: Sharon Ropes
Series: The Spirit of Winona, G-1, 2000.
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99. Gardens: Women's Resource Center Garden Tour
Spirit Episode Number: 99
Joyce Woodworth
Winona's Women's Resource Center (WRC) presents a wonderful garden tour. Joyce Woodworth visits 5 unusual beautifully tended gardens. Guests: Susanne Smith and Dr. Wayne Kelly
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, GH-4, 2008.
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9. Businesses: Coca-Cola Bottling
Spirit Episode Number: 9
Joyce Woodworth
In this episode Joyce Woodworth visits the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Winona, Minnesota and learns about the history as well as the present operations of the company. Guests: Leroy Telstad
Series: The Spirit of the Heartland, BH-2, 2006.