Gardening Naturally

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

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

Episode List

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

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