Garden Secrets

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  • 2010
  • 1 Season

Garden Secrets is a documentary television series that was launched in 2010 by the Smithsonian Channel. The show is centered around the secrets of gardening and explores the lives of plants, flowers, and trees in different gardens around the world. During each episode of the show, the viewers are transported to breathtaking gardens of all sizes, shapes, and styles, and presented with an array of gardening tips that are helpful for gardeners of all levels.

The host of Garden Secrets is gardening expert Eric Johnson who takes the viewers on a plant-filled journey around the world. Eric Johnson is a well-known horticulturist who has been a part of nearly every aspect of the gardening industry in his career. Through the show, Johnson shares his passion for gardening and his knowledge of plants with the viewers, by disclosing the secrets of how to garden in the most effective and efficient ways.

The show introduces the viewers to some of the most renowned gardens around the world, and the people who maintain them. These gardens include historic and modern gardens, public and private gardens, as well as botanical gardens from the United States, Europe, and Asia. The Garden Secrets viewers get an inside look at the gardens, as well as the fascinating stories behind them, and the gardening techniques that make them so special.

The Garden Secrets episodes provide insights into why gardens have been an integral part of human culture for centuries. The show highlights how gardens provide therapeutic benefits to humans, and how different plants are cultivated to address a range of human ailments. The viewers are introduced to different plants and flowers that have curative properties, and those that can be used to add flavor to food.

In addition to featuring different gardens and plants, Garden Secrets is also about helping the viewers to become better gardeners. The show provides useful tips on how to grow plants efficiently and safely, and how to avoid common gardening mistakes. The viewers also learn about the different tools that are needed for gardening, and how to choose the right tools for the job.

Overall, Garden Secrets is a valuable resource for passionate gardeners and people who are just starting. The show provides valuable insights on gardening in a way that is both educational and entertaining. The views will be able to appreciate the beauty of different gardens from the comfort of their homes, as well as learn about the various gardening techniques used in different parts of the world.

In summary, Garden Secrets is an informative and entertaining show that has captured the attention of gardening enthusiasts around the world. It provides useful information on gardening, as well as takes the viewers on a journey through some of the most beautiful gardens in the world. The show is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn about gardening in a fun and engaging way.

Garden Secrets is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (4 episodes). The series first aired on September 21, 2010.

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Pollinator Power
4. Pollinator Power
September 1, 2010
Like each of the displays inside the Smithsonian's 19 museums, its outdoor gardens are created and cared for by highly specialized experts. See how these gifted gardeners create urban oases for pollinators in the heart of Washington, D.C., and how you can use their techniques to produce a sanctuary in your own backyard. From birds to butterflies to bees, and even bats, our skilled horticulturists will take you inside the secret worlds of pollinators and offer suggestions on how you can bring them into your world as well...well maybe not the bats!
Victory Veggies
3. Victory Veggies
 
Join the horticulturists and landscape architects caring for the Smithsonian Gardens in Washington, D.C., and see how the time-tested tips they use can help you create a bountiful vegetable garden in your own backyard. First, they recreate a World War II victory garden, then employ ancient Native American Indian techniques to create "The Three Sisters." The expert team also offers new tips and historical knowledge to two home gardeners, helping them get the most out of the fruits (and vegetables) of theirs labors!
Flower Power
2. Flower Power
September 1, 2010
If you think managing your garden is hard, try handling three thousand floral species in one tiny area. Join the horticulture experts of the Smithsonian Gardens as they design everything from tight, formal displays to English cottage gardens, and learn how their design secrets can make your own garden come to life.
Urban Gardening
1. Urban Gardening
September 1, 2010
The experts who work the grounds of the Smithsonian Gardens share their secrets with and offer advice to everyday home gardeners. We'll see them at work, tackling the challenges of growing a tropical butterfly pavilion in the middle of the city and maintaining an outdoor garden in the middle of winter.
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Where to Watch Garden Secrets
Garden Secrets is available for streaming on the Smithsonian Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Garden Secrets on demand at Paramount+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    September 21, 2010