A Connell grass seed farm along with a Washington State University researcher will be featured in a Feb. 19 episode of a long-standing public television show helping homeowners address everything from ceiling fans and leaky faucets to landscaping issues at their older homes. 

Michael Neff, WSU’s Washington Turfgrass Seed Commission professor at its research station in Mt. Vernon, will appear on “Ask This Old House” talking with host Lee Gilliam about grass seed production. They’ll be joined by Jason Miller, one of the owners of Himark Seeds, at Himark Farms outside Connell.  

Miller will demonstrate the grass seed production process during the show, from collecting seed in the field, cleaning it, processing it and making sure customers get a quality product. 

WSU professor Michael Neffone and "Ask This Old House" co-host Lee Gilliam watch as Jason Miller, one of the owners of Himark Seeds, demonstrates how grass seed is processed.

| Photo courtesy of Paula Lundt, Seed Program Manager, Washington State Department of Agriculture

“Agriculture products need some detailed explanation to the general public, outlining the process and hard work involved in delivering a quality product,” Miller said in a statement. “I think the show is trying to help its audience see where the products they buy come from. I’m honored to have the opportunity to help do that for the turfgrass seed industry.” 

The episode will start airing on PBS stations across the country on Feb. 19. Check local listings for when the episode will air on local channels.

The episode of “Ask This Old House” with Neff and Miller will also be available on the “This Old House” website starting Feb. 23.