Gardening Naturally
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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
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