Garden Smart

Episode #2208

Many favorite garden plants are connected to the history of another country or another era. [26 minutes]

This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.

Series Description: "Garden Smart" is a "hands in the dirt" program that provides its' viewers with practical, timely gardening advice. Produced in association with The National Gardening Association, a non profit organization whose purpose is to educate and promote gardening to young and old alike, "Garden Smart" each week provides valuable gardening tips, the latest trends "on the verge" and design advice, all with the purpose of making gardening fun and interesting. "Garden Smart" is filmed each week at beautiful resorts and gardens in every region of the country. These locations provide not only a stunning backdrop but additionally provide a sort of mini vacation for the viewer. The visiting resident horticulturist and the host provide practical advice useful to a country-wide audience. Plants are tagged on-screen with growing zones where they thrive. Even when filming at a hot, desert location information will be presented making it pertinent for those in cold climates - how to grow Cactus in containers, for example. Gardeners are always looking for new ideas and new plants - "Garden Smart" is unique in that it's a gardeners show and presents new information each week that lets gardeners know what other gardeners are growing and how. Frequently addressed topics include landscape design, household and garden pests and kids gardening. The goal each week is to take the mystery out of gardening, make it fun, present new ideas and let the audience "Garden Smart." Viewers are encouraged to contact the shows' experts and ask gardening questions via email and toll free phone lines, when a trend is noticed that topic is then addressed on the show. No other gardening show provides the timely, up to date gardening advice available from "Garden Smart." Don't let other names cause confusion-there is only one "Garden Smart."

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Episode #2908

Experts provide ideas for gardening responsibly, including controlling rainwater runoff and more. [26 minutes]
- Sun, June 23, 6:30 AM on IPTV
- Wed, July 17, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 17, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Episode #2905

Daffodils, tulips, and many other unusual bulbs are easy to grow but need advance planting. [29 minutes]
- Wed, June 26, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, June 26, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Episode #2909

A landscape makeover of a historic 1920's era home, including planning and rebuilding are featured. [25 minutes]
- Sun, June 30, 6:30 AM on IPTV
- Wed, July 24, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 24, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Episode #2906

Join GardenSMART for a look at an exceptional garden in a unique part of the United States. [29 minutes]
- Wed, July 3, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 3, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Episode #2910

The landscape makeover of a 1920's era home includes choosing the plant and digging them in. [28 minutes]
- Sun, July 7, 6:30 AM on IPTV
- Wed, July 31, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 31, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Episode #2907

Many folks don't know where to start when planning a garden. Experts show how to design a garden. [29 minutes]
- Wed, July 10, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
- Wed, July 10, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns
Episode #2911

Visit two similar gardens where gardeners have chosen very different solutions to their challenges. [26 minutes]
- Sun, July 14, 6:30 AM on IPTV
Episode #2912

An unusual location and a gardener's use of uncommon plants provide great plant and craft ideas. [26 minutes]
- Sun, July 21, 6:30 AM on IPTV
Episode #2913

A visiting expert provides a unique look at how native people utilized everything nature provided. [26 minutes]
- Sun, July 28, 6:30 AM on IPTV

Past Episodes

These episodes of Garden Smart aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.

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