P. Allen Smith's Garden Home
Explores earth-friendly gardening methods, international trends, recipes for fresh garden produce, innovative public garden designs and how to adapt them for the home, and classic garden plants makeovers by plant breeders.
Upcoming Broadcasts:
Music and Daffodils (#805)
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVG
A fall bulb planting by school children leads to a tremendous harvest of daffodils this spring. Musician and conservationist Chuck Leavell visits the Garden Home Retreat and trades tips with Allen on growing and caring for trees.
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Triumphant Tulips (#806)
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVG
Spring is approaching at the Garden Home Retreat and the daffodils and tulips are now filling the landscape with vibrant color. It's also time for Allen to plant herbs and vegetables. A check of the swans reveals how they've adjusted to their new habitat since arriving in late fall.
Channels and Airdates:
Kindred Spirits (#807)
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVG
Keith Kirsten, Allen's South African counterpart, visits the Garden Home Retreat on a cold winter day to see the bones and framework of the garden and to talk about beautiful spring and summer blooms.
Channels and Airdates:
Craving Color (#808)
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo TVG
The fountain garden at the Garden Home Retreat is a model of color harmony. Allen discusses how to create compelling color combinations by showing examples from his spectacular wildflower garden. Allen also shares tips on choosing the right type of sod for your yard.
Channels and Airdates:
The 12 Principles (#901)
Duration:
26:46 CC Stereo DVI TVG
P. Allen Smith gives us an overview of the twelve design principles that will be discussed throughout the season using examples at the Garden Home Retreat. Allen also shares a few tips on properly maintaining your lawn and gets advice from an expert on espalier fruit trees. We will also get a look at what it means to be "green."







