Gardening Naturally

Gardening Naturally
Country of origin  United States
Original language(s) English
No. of episodes 52

Gardening Naturally was a TV show series hosted by Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman.[1] It was created from 1993 to 1994 and ran until about 2003.[2] It first aired on TLC (The Learning Channel) and later reruns were shown on Discovery Home and Leisure.

Episode List[3]

Episode Guide

  • Pruning Shrubs and Trees
    • Pruning techniques; reasons for pruning.
  • Plants that Heal
    • Herbalist; plants with healing properties; salves; teas.
  • Finding Fertilizers
    • Organic waste; enriching soil; compost bins; scavenger hunt.
  • Quest for Perfect Soil
    • Problem soil; Bruce Hoskins.
  • Trees in the Landscape
    • Choosing trees; Mount Auburn Cemetery; mature landscapes.
  • Indoor Plants
    • Developing healthy indoor plants.
  • Natural Landscaping Techniques
    • Natural looking landscape; landscaping mistakes; basics of design.
  • Creating a Balanced Environment
    • Balancing plants, insects and wildlife in your garden.
  • Unusual Vegetables
    • Indoor figs; artichokes; watercress.
  • Modifying Your Climate
    • Garden climate.
  • Gardening in the Shade
    • Plants suitable for shady areas; shade for a sunny garden.
  • Seeds and Seedlings
    • Seeding techniques; seeders; organic seeds.
  • Root Crops
    • Root crops; indoor forcing; crop rotation; companion planting.
  • Keeping Fit in the Garden
    • Physical benefits of gardening.
  • Annuals
    • Annuals; preparing a garden; germination; landscaping.
  • Building a Backyard Greenhouse
    • Greenhouse gardening; windbreak netting.
  • Self-Sufficiency
    • Year-round food production and storage; drying methods.
  • Day Lilies
    • Dramatic effects with day lilies; lily-petal salad.
  • Tomatoes
    • Growing tomatoes from seed; selection; transplanting; ripening.
  • Wildflowers
    • Landscaping with wildflowers.
  • The Wet Garden
    • Draining wet areas; raised gardens; water-loving plants.
  • Backyard Fruits
    • Backyard berries; apples, cherries and grapes; food; wines.
  • Propagation
    • Propagation; air-layering; suckers and root-cuttings.
  • Shrubs in the Landscape
    • Choosing shrubs; Boston's Arnold Arboretum; mature landscapes.
  • Roses
    • Hardy, old-fashioned roses; roses and garlic.
  • Ground Covers
    • Ground covers for problem areas.
  • Winter Harvesting
    • Fresh vegetables all winter.
  • How to Buy Plants
    • How to select and bed plants.
  • Starting Seeds Indoors
    • Making potting soil, soil blocks; indoor seedlings; common problems.
  • The Natural Perennial Garden
    • Choosing perennials for a natural effect; asparagus.
  • Fruit Trees
    • Fruit trees; optimum conditions; pruning.
  • Garden Structures
    • Trellis; cold-frame box; containers.
  • Gardening With Children
    • Projects for children.
  • Growing Herbs
    • Herb gardens; pots; harvesting, drying and freezing.
  • Attracting Wildlife
    • Attracting hummingbirds, lacewings, ladybugs; discouraging pests.
  • Small-Space Gardening
    • Container gardening; succession planting.
  • Irrigation
    • Irrigation; sprinklers; soakers; mulching; rain gauges.
  • Saving Your Own Seeds
    • Saving and storing seeds.
  • Tools
    • How to choose and care for tools.
  • Flowers for Drying
    • Dried flowers; arrangements; drying techniques.
  • Flowers for Cutting
    • Growing flowers in a vegetable garden; shovels and spades; country bouquet.
  • Extending the Season
    • Cold frames; plastic mulch; wind protection; greenhouses.
  • Putting in the Vegetables and Flower Garden
    • Sowing a fall cover-crop; rotting crops and compost heaps.
  • Harvest and Storage
    • Harvest tools; curing onions; root-crop storage.
  • Bulbs
    • Selecting bulbs; naturalizing.
  • Safe Lawn Care
    • Natural areas; ground covers; thatch; push lawn-mowers.
  • Help! There's A Raccoon in My Garden
    • Soap, electric fences and talk radio repel wildlife.
  • Controlling Insects and Diseases
    • Choosing insect- and disease-resistant plants; soil aeration.
  • Weeds and Weeding
    • Mulching; effective weeding; beneficial weeds.
  • Laying Out the Garden and Sowing the Seeds
    • The importance of crop spacing and garden layout.
  • How to Improve Your Soil
    • Soil improvement; compost; mulch; scythes.
  • Where Should We Put the Garden?
    • Surveying a yard; laying out the garden; tomatoes.

Cast, Producers, Location[4]

Director

  • Series Directed by David Fuller

Series Cast

  • Eliot Coleman Eliot Coleman ... Himself - Host
  • Barbara Damrosch Barbara Damrosch ... Herself - Host

Series Produced by

  • David Fuller ... producer
  • Jan Craige Singer ... executive producer
  • Series Cinematography by Philip Cormier
  • Series Film Editing by Richard Cropley II

Location

  • Filming Locations: Harborside, Maine, USA

References

  1. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190369/
  2. ↑ http://www.fourseasonfarm.com/about/index.html
  3. ↑ http://www.locatetv.com/tv/gardening-naturally/1393255/episode-guide
  4. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1190369/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast
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