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• Episode #201

  Wake up your yards and gardens from their long winter nap. It's the time of year to think about outdoor gardening, this episode provides "Garden Smart" tips for making your garden look great. [26 minutes]

• Episode #202

  Orchids have become one of the most popular potted plants available today. This show shares important tips about growing Orchids in your home. Our experts also discuss variety selection, fertilizing, potting and propagating. [26 minutes]

• Episode #203

  Bulbs are a springtime favorite. This show focuses on some old favorites, some common and uncommon spring flower bulbs and our experts show you how to plant and naturalize these springtime gems in your garden beds. [27 minutes]

• Episode #204

  Annuals provide some of the most vivid color in our yards and gardens throughout the season. Today our experts explore some of these beautiful plants, discuss planting techniques that will be helpful for maintaining colorful and dramatic displays in your garden and offer tips helpful for extending the season utilizing annual flowers. [27 minutes]

• Episode #205

  The garden center can be intimidating - so many products, so many choices. Our experts provide tips and techniques for selecting and buying trees, shrubs, flowers and supplies. [27 minutes]

• Episode #206

  Topiaries are becoming more and more popular. Today our experts will share their ideas for selecting, planting, pruning and maintaining topiary shrubs and flowers in your yard and in containers. [26 minutes]

• Episode #207

  Container gardening continues to grow in popularity. Container gardening allows anyone to garden, even in a small space. Our experts show us different containers, discuss plant selection, fertilizing, watering and how to maintain a productive container garden. [27 minutes]

• Episode #208

  Kid's Gardening is popular with kids and adults of all ages. Create a garden any child, big or small, would enjoy. Learn about the best plants for kids, kid's garden design ideas and how to maintain the garden with your child or grandchild. [27 minutes]

• Episode #209

  Today our experts talk lawns. A beautiful lawn needs a good start. Learn the basics of amending the soil, seeding, patching, fertilizing, watering and starting a lush lawn. [27 minutes]

• Episode #210

  Perennial Borders provide a beautiful "punch" to our gardens. A colorful perennial garden requires a mix of different flowers blooming throughout the season. Our experts discuss selecting perennials, color choices, planting techniques and bed maintenance, all with the goal of constructing a healthy, beautiful perennial flower garden. [26 minutes]

• Episode #211

  Roses are the most popular flower in America, yet every week we receive many questions about Roses and Flowering Shrubs. Today our experts show us how to use different Roses in the landscape. As well, we'll explore flowering shrubs that compliment Roses and learn how to keep Roses and Shrubs looking their best. [27 minutes]

• Episode #212

  Herb Gardening. Not only are herbs attractive in the garden, they're also a healthy addition to our diet. There is nothing better than picking fresh herbs from your garden for a meal. Learn about the best culinary and medicinal herbs and how to keep them productive. [26 minutes]

• Episode #213

  Today our experts discuss ways to make gardening easier on your physical well-being. This "in" topic is called adaptive gardening. From raised beds to special tools and techniques, we'll show you ways to adapt your garden with the objective of having less impact on your body. [27 minutes]

• Episode #401

  With the rolling Tennessee countryside as a backdrop Garden Smart visits a wonderful garden with extensive boxwood plantings, a color garden, an award winning wildflower garden and more. This is not only a pretty show but packed with gardening and design information. [26 minutes]

• Episode #402

  Garden Smart visits a trial garden in South Carolina. On display are more than 1,500 different flowers and vegetables including this year's All-American Selections competitors. If there's not something here that tickles your fancy, gardening is not for you. [26 minutes]

• Episode #403

  Tour the wonderful gardens of Taos, New Mexico, located on a high-desert that is steeped in history. [26 minutes]

• Episode #404

  A resort in Taos, NM incorporates water filtration methods for beautiful tropicals and perennials. [26 minutes]

• Episode #405

  Visit homes that are made from materials such as recycled tires, stone, adobe and other materials. [26 minutes]

• Episode #406

  Visit with a landscape designer who shows his own extensive creation in Dallas. [26 minutes]

• Episode #407

  Experts at a Texas resort show both indoor and outdoor native plants and how they care for them. [26 minutes]

• Episode #408

  Experts share ideas on how plants can outlast the heat. [26 minutes]

• Episode #409

  Visit a mother and daughter duo that put gardens antiques and jewelry together with pizzazz. [27 minutes]

• Episode #410

  Visit Cape Cod and a wonderful landscape designer with a garden filled with focal points and gems. [26 minutes]

• Episode #411

  Visit a folk artist who combines fairytales and castles with gardening and landscape design ideas. [26 minutes]

• Episode #412

  Situate rare, exotic plants, woodlands gardens, beautiful flowers and ferns around a stream valley. [26 minutes]

• Episode #413

  Visit a historic, summer country estate located in the garden state of New Jersey. [26 minutes]

• Episode #501

  Ideas for diagnosing, treating and preventing problems related to pests and diseases. [26 minutes]

• Episode #502

  Visit a historic resort with beautiful gardens, pastureland, historic cypress and eucalyptus trees. [27 minutes]

• Episode #503

  Visit a beautiful golf course and their experts share their tips for lawn care. [26 minutes]

• Episode #504

  Visit with the winner of the Landscaping Make Over Contest and a landscaping expert. [28 minutes]

• Episode #505

  Visit historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania, an area where some of America's first gardens flourished. [27 minutes]

• Episode #506

  Visit Skagit Valley in Northwest Washington state, one of the largest bulb growers in the country. [27 minutes]

• Episode #507

  Visit the Central Valley of California, where much of the fruit we eat in this country is grown. [28 minutes]

• Episode #508

  Visit a historic women's college in Philadelphia and explore the trees and shrubs in the arboretum. [27 minutes]

• Episode #509

  Learn to design gardens to be more body friendly and select adaptive tools to reduce joint stress. [27 minutes]

• Episode #510

  Visit Seattle and explore an English cottage garden and an unusual Japanese garden at an arboretum. [27 minutes]

• Episode #511

  Visit one of the oldest public rose gardens in the country, Elizabeth Park in Hartford Connecticut. [27 minutes]

• Episode #512

  Visit a nursery in Connecticut that has beautiful demonstration gardens with a wide range of plants. [27 minutes]

• Episode #513

  Volunteers at a penitentiary in Philadelphia explain how they created & maintain this garden oasis. [26 minutes]

• Episode #601

  Visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden and explore their Children's Garden. [27 minutes]

• Episode #602

  Green roofs are all the rage in cities around the world. Visit the top of Chicago City Hall. [27 minutes]

• Episode #603

  Tour the Herbfarm restaurant outside of Seattle as their chef shares recipies for herbal syrups. [27 minutes]

• Episode #604

  Learn from central California experts how to plant and grow grapes & how to train and trellis them. [27 minutes]

• Episode #605

  Go behind the scenes to see how gardening is transforming the Chicago into a more beautiful place. [27 minutes]

• Episode #606

  Learn how easy is it is to grow a patch of berries. A small space can yield pounds of fruit. [28 minutes]

• Episode #607

  Visit a historic resort in Georgia to learn about Heirloom Roses, Clematis and flowering shrubs. [28 minutes]

• Episode #608

  With a little planning and experience, going to the garden center can be a fun and rewarding. [26 minutes]

• Episode #609

  Learn about garden art ideal for use around water gardens and how to maintain water quality. [28 minutes]

• Episode #610

  Visit a beautiful demonstration garden in Vermont for great ideas, from plant material to spacing. [27 minutes]

• Episode #611

  Learn about the ideal plants for perennial border gardens which can add life & excitement to yards. . [27 minutes]

• Episode #612

  Visit the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C and learn from experts about caring for Orchids. [27 minutes]

• Episode #613

  Visits with a Vermont viewer and explore her sunroom and elaborate gardens. [27 minutes]

• Episode #701

  Visit with a leading breeder who teaches the difference between small and dwarf plants. [26 minutes]

• Episode #702

  You may be surprised at the number of desert plants that can make great additions as indoor plants. [26 minutes]

• Episode #703

  Lush gardens in a desert environment give hope for those dry conditions faced during many summers. [26 minutes]

• Episode #704

  Expert give tips on choosing perennials and which plants should you choose for sun or shade. [26 minutes]

• Episode #705

  Visit the desert where University experts share their knowledge for dealing with succulent plants. [26 minutes]

• Episode #706

  Visits with the horticulturist behind the landscape work for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. [26 minutes]

• Episode #707

  Visit with an expert propagator who shows what is new, exciting and different. [26 minutes]

• Episode #708

  Visit a stunning, historic Victorian period cemetery that has been carefully tended and nurtured. [26 minutes]

• Episode #709

  An English walled garden, a secret shade garden and rare plants are all discussed. [26 minutes]

• Episode #710

  Visit a garden inspired by Tuscany. These themed gardens can be understood as vast outdoor rooms. [26 minutes]

• Episode #711

  Visit a botanic garden that has assembled an outstanding collection of tropical plants since 1938. [26 minutes]

• Episode #712

  Visit a beachfront estate that features orchids, palms, a fruit grove and 5 environmental zones. [26 minutes]

• Episode #713

  Container gardening is a "hot" topic. Visit with a viewer to see what new plants she has found. [26 minutes]

• Episode #801

  Experts in Dallas show what plants will survive and even thrive in a hot environment. [26 minutes]

• Episode #802

  Visit Cape Cod and a truly unique, very talented craftsman and gardener and his inspiring garden. [26 minutes]

• Episode #803

  Visit an All American Selection Trial Garden and see what plants will make it and what ones won't. [26 minutes]

• Episode #804

  Visit Dallas and two gardens designed by two very talented landscape professionals. [26 minutes]

• Episode #805

  Visit with a landscape designer who has fresh, innovative ideas to make your garden look its best. [26 minutes]

• Episode #806

  Explore new concepts that can change your gardening outlook, such as installing a pond in hours. [26 minutes]

• Episode #807

  Travels to Wisconsin and visits an award winning outdoor display garden that features a Rose Garden. [26 minutes]

• Episode #808

  Visit with Ecological restoration experts and learn about their research and land care practices. [26 minutes]

• Episode #809

  Visit a garden with international themes. Get new ideas that are very educational. [26 minutes]

• Episode #810

  An ugly duckling is turned into a beauty in just one week during this tough landscape makeover. [26 minutes]

• Episode #811

  Continuing the landscape makeover, we put back together everything that was taken apart last week. [26 minutes]

• Episode #812

  Visit with a landscape designer who has turned his backyard into an inviting masterpiece. [26 minutes]

• Episode #813

  Visits a unique garden in Alaska and explore native pants, arctic horticulture and great views. [26 minutes]

• Episode #901

  Visit the Alaska State Fair to find large perennials and even larger vegetables. [26 minutes]

• Episode #902

  Meet a well known garden writer in Alaska whose gardening knowledge and advice is helpful. [26 minutes]

• Episode #903

  Visit a historic estate that features organic vegetables and mind boggling formal gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #904

  Stay ahead of the curve as we provide a peek at gardening trends on the horizon. [26 minutes]

• Episode #905

  Visit with a landscape professional who shares ideas and tips for a dramatic landscape. [26 minutes]

• Episode #906

  Take a look at the next generation of roses as experts provide tips for fall care. [26 minutes]

• Episode #907

  Winter flowering perennials, along with rare, unusual Helibores make for a great fall show. [26 minutes]

• Episode #908

  Temperennials are plants that look tropical but are cold hardly. Get new winter gardening ideas. [26 minutes]

• Episode #909

  Fall is in the air. That can mean that your garden has some great months of interest ahead. [26 minutes]

• Episode #910

  Experts discuss why leaves turn colors & why fall color is sometimes stunning and sometimes bland. [26 minutes]

• Episode #911

  Experts discuss how and when garden beds should be put to sleep for the winter. [26 minutes]

• Episode #912

  A golf course superintendent demonstrates overseeding, sod installation, and making a putting green. [27 minutes]

• Episode #913

  A visit to New Jersey and one of the premier rock gardens in the eastern United States.. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1001

  A visit to a public garden on Cape Cod and another nestled away behind an unusual location. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1002

  Extending outdoor living spaces is a hot trend. Garden Smart shops to find what's new and exciting. [27 minutes]

• Episode #1003

  Visit gardens tucked away in unsuspecting places and meets some great gardeners in Taos, New Mexico. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1004

  A premier display garden in Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is visited. [27 minutes]

• Episode #1005

  Discover how Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Michigan mixed art and horticulture. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1006

  Visit a garden center in the high desert of Taos, New Mexico, where a number of plants thrive. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1007

  Leu Gardens in Orlando showcases many different collections and unusual or historical plants. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1008

  The Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson's home, is a classic example of an 1800's home and garden. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1009

  Rutgers Gardens in New Jersey are unique and provide valuable gardening information. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1010

  In Texas everything is big and this indoor garden laid out in a four acre atrium is no exception. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1011

  Container gardening is a hot trend. A viewer shares hot new plants, containers and garden art. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1012

  The Philadelphia Flower Show is a great place to see the latest in plants and design. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1013

  A visit to Holland, Michigan to talk with their experts about tulip care, maintenance and design. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1101

  Go behind the scenes to see how the grounds of Churchill Downs are prepared for the Kentucky Derby. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1102

  An expert propagator shares his ideas on plant trends. Tune in to find the next "hot" plants. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1103

  Longwood Gardens has a new experimental Children's Garden, where young and old alike can explore. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1104

  Witness the construction process of fine French-style gardens at a historic Delaware mansion. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1105

  Learn all about Green Gardening and Sustainable Gardening at the Philadelphia Flower Show. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1106

  A very unique, historic and beautiful ocean front property provides valuable gardening lessons. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1107

  A desert garden from the 1930's and a desert oasis for the arts provide unique gardening lessons. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1108

  A visit to The Living Desert Zoo showcases a large number of plants that grow in a natural desert. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1109

  Learn how talented gardeners in Palm Springs, California deal with difficult growing conditions. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1110

  Rotary Gardens in Janesville, Wisconsin has a variety of beautiful gardens & is loaded with color. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1111

  The Missouri Botanical Garden is renowned for its botanical research and horticultural displays. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1112

  Discover how Forest Park in St. Louis blends historical formal gardens with contemporary gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1113

  Visit the amazing conservatory, greenhouses and collection gardens of a botanical institution. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1201

  A Connecticut home and stunning gardens on Long Island Sound provide inspirational lessons. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1202

  The Alamo represents nearly 300 years of history, but few people are familiar with the gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1203

  The Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas is an urban park with annuals, perennials and rock gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1204

  The San Antonio Botanical Gardens, formal and display gardens and sensory gardens are explored. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1205

  Gardening in Alaska is showcased. The season may be short but the results are beautiful. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1206

  Colonial Williamsburg gardens are known for cool, green spaces. The Governor's Palace is visited. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1207

  Learn about heirloom plants and18th century tools and techniques such as hot beds and cold frames. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1208

  Colonial Williamsburg dates back to the 1700's. Hear what their experts have learned over the years. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1209

  Gardening ideas from the Alaska State Fair, giant vegetables and microclimates are highlighted. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1210

  Betty Ford Alpine Gardens is the world's highest altitude botanic garden and has many unique plants. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1211

  A visit to Vail, Colorado and bedding plants, perennial beds and hanging baskets are featured. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1212

  A visit to Colorado and the homes of two gardeners who address gardening in this environment. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1213

  The Madison Arboretum in Madison Wisconsin is the birthplace of ecological restoration. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1301

  The Coastal Maine Botanical Garden features spectacular gardens, wildflowers and majestic stonework. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1302

  Pick up some new gardening ideas on a visit to several stunning, traditional Maine gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1303

  Boothbay, Maine is visited. Native plants, stunning flower beds and garden lessons are featured. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1304

  Experience the summer sub-artic growing season and native flora at the Alaska Botanical Garden. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1305

  Skylands, the New Jersey Botanical Garden, has gardens, paths and species from all over the world. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1306

  The New York Botanical Garden has historic landscapes, diverse collections and beautiful gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1307

  The gardens of Reeves-Reed Arboretum in New Jersey have design trends of the early 20th century. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1308

  Arizona's Boyce Thompson Arboretum features towering trees, captivating cacti and specialty gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1309

  Charleston, South Carolina plantations are historic and provide gardening lessons for all. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1310

  Visit with an expert propagator who answers all of our questions about roses. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1311

  Meet the landscape architect behind a renovation of a historic New York Estate with great gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1312

  Highlights new technology that helps deal with reclaiming abused land and containing water runoff. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1313

  Two renovated, historic homes with beautiful gardens in Charleston, South Carolina are visited. [26 minutes]

• Gardening Lessons and Early Rural Cemeteries (#1401)

  Landscape architects got a lot of their ideas from rural cemeteries, including meandering roadways. [26 minutes]

• Fall Gardening In Oregon (#1402)

  Tune in for great fall gardening tips and ideas from Jacksonville, Oregon, a town rich in history. [26 minutes]

• Gardening at a World Class Inn and French Restaurant (#1403)

  Explore the grounds of this restaurant and Inn found in a beautiful spot in Greenwich, Connecticut. [26 minutes]

• Gardening in the Desert Southwest (#1404)

  The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix was formed in 1939, in part, to preserve native plants. [26 minutes]

• Rock Garden Plant Nursery (#1405)

  Interesting plants and planting ideas are found at this premier collector nursery in Michigan. [27 minutes]

• American Renaissance Gardens In South Florida (#1406)

  Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami provides a great source for excellent landscape design ideas. [26 minutes]

• Gardening In Charleston, South Carolina (#1407)

  Discover the city's rich gardening history, beautiful Fall season and wonderful Garden Festival. [26 minutes]

• The Kentucky Home and Gardens of a Plant Breeding Legacy (#1408)

  Theodore Kline's amazing plant collection is vividly on display at the renovated Yew Dell Gardens. [26 minutes]

• A Phoenix Resort That Dates to the 1920's (#1409)

  Tour the stunning grounds of the Arizona Biltmore, as the Director of Landscape shares his secrets. [26 minutes]

• Extraordinary Plants That Look Good During Fall And Winter (#1410)

  New ideas and multi use plants are found at one of the nation's best specialty nurseries in Oregon. [26 minutes]

• Gardensmart Visits Ft. Lauderdale (#1411)

  A long gardening history, unusual plants and hurricane damage all are present at Flamingo Gardens. [26 minutes]

• Container Gardening (#1412)

  Highlights include stunning containers, unusual plants, outdoor furniture and accessories. [26 minutes]

• Plant Propagation (#1413)

  Visit a propagator to learn about breeding and how a plant ultimately makes it to your garden. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1501

  Kula Botanical Gardens showcases nearly 2,000 flora and fauna indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1502

  The Maui Tropical Plantation features fruit trees, coffee, bananas, flowers, guava, mango and more. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1503

  An inventive landscape designer takes us on a tour of several stunning Hawaiian landscape examples. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1504

  Nemours Mansion and Gardens is a fine example of a French formal garden in North America. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1505

  An eco-friendly irrigation system is installed and native plants are incorporated into a landscape. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1506

  The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1507

  Biosphere 2 is an innovative center for research and learning about earth and its living systems. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1508

  A bulb expert and an the extraordinarily beautiful Missouri Botanical Garden are visited. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1509

  The gardens of Rosedown Plantation are known for their sophistication and refined plant collections. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1510

  The Garden Stroll in historic St. Francisville, Louisiana aims to promote good gardening practices. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1511

  Afton Villa Gardens is a poignant evocation of a grandeur long past where flowers bloom year round. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1512

  A visit to the Missouri Botanical Garden features shade plants, cherry trees and azaleas in bloom. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1513

  Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is a laboratory of ornamental and useful plants from around the world. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1601

  There's a lot to be learned at the spectacular Children's Garden in Pennsylvania's Longwood Gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1602

  Visit Colonial Williamsburg to take a look at vegetable gardening in the 1700's and get great ideas. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1603

  Experience the fantastic weather and beautiful gardens of Coastal Maine in the summer. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1604

  Visit the University of Virginia and learn how gardeners can manage storm water runoff beautifully. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1605

  Join us in Virginia, a state that is not only historic but also home to many beautiful gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1606

  Making use of desert plants is discussed in Palm Springs, California, home of the Cahuilla Indians. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1607

  The collections at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden are a blend of gardens and exhibits. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1608

  Learn about the benefits of natural landscaping at Five Rivers Metroparks in Dayton, Ohio. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1609

  The author of "50 High-Impact, Low-Care Plants" discusses beautiful plants that can grow anywhere. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1610

  Plants found at the Alamo are Texas tough. Turf, full sun, shade and pushing the zone are shown. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1611

  Cheyenne, Wyoming is home to gardeners who do their best to make the area a gardener's paradise. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1612

  The climate in Wyoming is extreme which makes the Cheyenne Botanic Garden even more impressive. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1613

  A visit with great gardeners in Cheyenne, Wyoming provides lessons that can be applied anywhere. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1701

  Renovating the landscape in a historic park provides many gardening lessons for the home gardener. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1702

  Visit Colorado for gardening lessons from the highest elevation botanical garden in North America. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1703

  The scenery is beautiful, the gardening lessons numerous in and around Lake Tahoe in Nevada. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1704

  Discover new garden tips and beautiful, unusual gardens on a garden tour in Lake Tahoe. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1705

  Acres of natural beauty, native growth and plantings in the Sierra Buttes provide lessons galore. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1706

  The San Antonio Botanical Garden in Texas incorporates unique flora into their gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1707

  Colonial Williamsburg is filled garden history and lessons learned have applications countrywide. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1708

  A horticulturist who gardens indoors in a most unlikely location offers great gardening lessons. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1709

  Visit a memorable home in Washington, DC that boasts equally memorable gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1710

  History, great plants and tremendous gardening lessons are found in this visit to Washington, DC. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1711

  Desert gardens provide a glimpse at unique plant species that many can use as house plants. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1712

  Visit two beautiful gardens in Maine that are sure to inspire and provide great gardening lessons. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1713

  The New York Botanical Garden is one of the finest gardens in America and provides great lessons. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1801

  Visit an historic estate where they've been making the most of the fall season for over 150 years. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1802

  One of the most unique and innovative garden designers in the U.S. shares his gardening approach. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1803

  Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta was created for the 1996 Olympics and redesigned for daily use. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1804

  Experience gardening viewed from a boat at the Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1805

  The challenge of selecting new plants for historic settings is discussed in Colonial Williamsburg. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1806

  Colorado is a great summer spot with beautiful flowerbeds featuring 67 different plant varieties. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1807

  Landscape designers from Coastal Maine provide ideas for designing gardens from the ground up. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1808

  Learn how experts work with and care-for cut flowers as the create a float for the Rose Parade. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1809

  Woody ornamentals are the new perennials. Who knew we can get so much color from flowering shrubs? [26 minutes]

• Episode #1810

  Southern California in the winter is a great spot to visit and offers a lot for gardeners to learn. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1811

  Elegant formal gardens and gentle garden paths highlight Greenwood Gardens, in New Jersey. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1812

  Two interesting gardens, two captivating gardeners and great tips are featured in Vail, Colorado. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1813

  Reeves Reed Arboretum in Summit, New Jersey provides great gardening ideas and tips. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1901

  Visit Monticello to learn lessons about gardening from Thomas Jefferson's time that are timeless. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1902

  An eco-friendly irrigation system is installed and native plants are incorporated into a landscape. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1903

  Discover ideas for plants and garden design from Rosedown Plantation in Louisiana. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1904

  With over 2,000 plants, there's a gardening lesson for everyone at a fantastic Maui, Hawaii garden. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1905

  Visit a garden in Key West Florida that is home to endangered flora and fauna and native vegetation. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1906

  Discover rare collections of native and exotic trees and plants with the Key West Garden Club. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1907

  A garden tour in Key West, Florida includes gardens big and small, young and old. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1908

  Woody ornamentals are the new perennials. Who knew we can get so much color from flowering shrubs? [26 minutes]

• Episode #1909

  The New Orleans Botanical Garden is one of the few remaining examples from the Art Deco Period. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1910

  A French Quarter garden tour highlights lush gardens with lots of charm, history and lore. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1911

  New Orleans is a city rich with beautiful gardens, but Longue Vue is an unrivaled jewel. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1912

  Five Rivers Metro Park in Dayton, Ohio encompasses over 15,000 acres and is truly magnificent. [26 minutes]

• Episode #1913

  A look at some great new water management ideas that focus on improving water quality and storage. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2001

  The American Horticultural Society's gardens at River Farm provide a great learning experience. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2002

  Visit a remarkable gardener who has restored an 1800's garden and made it a showplace in Louisiana. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2003

  Many people are experiencing the satisfaction of raising their own food community gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2004

  A look at agricultural crops in Hawaii makes an interesting and informative gardening experience. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2005

  Expert advice on keeping your yard and garden looking good, any time of year is showcased. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2006

  Visit a great garden, with a great gardener who shares her gardening secrets. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2007

  Many design principles George Washington utilized at Mt. Vernon are adaptable to today's gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2008

  Blending our landscape into the local environment has become a "hot" topic. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2009

  New plants and design ideas are frequently on a gardeners mind. Where do we as gardeners start? [26 minutes]

• Episode #2010

  There are a lot of gardening lessons to learn in the Sierra Buttes, a beautiful woodland paradise. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2011

  Gardening can seem a daunting task. Where do we start? Several home gardeners reveal their secrets. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2012

  Real experts explain how plants use water and discuss how to best utilize this valuable resource. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2013

  Several experts discuss what plant works best in a particular environment. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2101

  Cool days, ample rains, and splendid colors all combine to lure the gardener into the fall garden. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2102

  Stroll through two unique gardens in historic St. Francisville, Louisiana and get great lessons. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2103

  A talented and flamboyant garden designer shows his personal garden, designed with fall in mind. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2104

  Visit a beautiful garden setting in Louisville, Kentucky that features tall trees and long vistas. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2105

  Visit with an expert who provides great gardening tips no matter what the time of year. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2106

  Roses need not be a thorny issue. If you think roses are tough to grow, this is a do not miss show. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2107

  Porches and patios, even small balconies, are perfect spots to garden with containers. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2108

  Come along on our visit to a remarkable location to find extraordinary plants. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2109

  Visit one of the most incredible floral displays in the world, the Tournament of Roses parade. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2110

  A landscape designer takes us behind the gates of two homes with beautiful gardens in Maui, Hawaii. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2111

  The Huntington, located in Pasadena California, is one of the premier public gardens in the country. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2112

  A skilled designer showcases inviting and functional landscape design ideas for outdoor spaces. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2113

  Visit a global plant hunter who shares some of his newest finds from around the world. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2201

  Learn how to turn your backyard from boring to beautiful, a retreat where you can enjoy the view. [24 minutes]

• Episode #2202

  The makeover process is continued and a patio is installed complete with outdoor furnishings. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2203

  The Denver Botanic Gardens offers insights into how to garden in hot, dry summers. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2204

  The bold, the sophisticated, and the improved are used in new and maybe even forgotten ways. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2205

  The fascinating finer points of plant propagation and a number of new species are highlighted. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2206

  The horticulturist of Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta provides insider garden tips. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2207

  Experts provide ideas on how to manage water in our own yards and gardens. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2208

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

• Episode #2209

  Learn how gardeners deal with wind, low rainfall, hot summers and heavy snowfall. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2210

  Our guest host's gardening experience, including plant selection, provides great gardening ideas. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2211

  Visit with experts who provide ideas ranging from plant selection to the latest in planting ideas. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2212

  Visit with plant experts who fill us in on the latest: What's new, what's old and what's changed? [26 minutes]

• Episode #2213

  The Director of Horticulture at Churchill Downs has a wealth of information to share. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2301

  Visit a tropical paradise and tour two very different gardens with a talented landscape designer. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2302

  A visit to New Orleans highlights a home and gardens that are a National Landmark. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2303

  A garden club in Key West provides great gardening tips and inspiration no matter where you live. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2304

  Visits a garden originally built in the 1930s that has been beautifully restored. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2305

  Get gardening ideas from a tropical garden with over 480 species of plants, many that are rare. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2306

  Go behind the gates and visit two fantastic gardens - one smaller, one larger in New Orleans. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2307

  Growing your own vegetables, growing local, etc. have become "hot" topics for young and old alike. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2308

  Mt. Vernon was not only the home of our first President, it was also a plant laboratory of sorts. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2309

  Lake Tahoe is beautiful and the gardens along the beautiful Tahoe blue Lake are equally stunning. [28 minutes]

• Episode #2310

  Learn great plant ideas at an historic site that's been preparing for spring for a long time. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2311

  It's spring, thus time to prepare our garden beds. Visit with an expert who does this for a living. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2312

  You may need sunglasses for this show. Color and beauty are the stated goals of this great garden. [28 minutes]

• Episode #2313

  Containers provide a splash of color right where you need it, providing great accents to gardens. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2401

  Make your garden changes where they have the most impact, at the front of your home. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2402

  Retaining walls can either be just functional or a beautiful addition to your landscape. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2403

  Connecting people to colors, textures and native plants is important at the Denver Botanic Garden. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2404

  Visit a garden alive with the plant world's natural beauty. A beautiful location and a lot to learn. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2405

  Come along as a terrific garden with an excellent horticulturist is visited. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2406

  Explore some innovative products and new gardening ideas that expand our growing opportunities. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2407

  Beautiful plants and expert gardeners bundled into a historic setting. What's not to like? [27 minutes]

• Episode #2408

  Historic homes and gardens are toured. Gardening lessons from the past can take us into the future. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2409

  Learn how to create surprise and excitement, no matter what the size of your garden. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2410

  Several experts demonstrate how to undertaking a landscape makeover in a backyard. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2411

  Great tips for making your backyard a place you want to spend time, while keeping the cost down. [28 minutes]

• Episode #2412

  Visit a container gardening author who shares ideas for beautiful and colorful containers. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2413

  An expert shows how to grow vegetables attractively in containers that you can display on a porch. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2501

  Fall brings weather for enjoying the open-air. An expert shows how to make a beautiful fall garden. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2502

  Chilly air doesn't mean all plants are worn-out. Visit a gardener who plants for fall enjoyment. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2503

  Learn about lawns and visit an expert who shares lawn care and maintenance tips. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2504

  A horticulturist who tends trees discusses which trees are best suited to home landscapes. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2505

  Learn how to extend the season with plants that take over for the summer bloomers. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2506

  Using native plants in the garden sounds simple but blending nature with our landscape is not easy. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2507

  Building a garden is a progression. Today's guest gardener teaches how to beautiful garden. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2508

  A rose expert and industry leader teaches about the many rose varieties. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2509

  A behind the scenes look at the float designs, construction and plant selections of the Rose Parade. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2510

  A gardening expert discusses the advantages of fall planting. [28 minutes]

• Episode #2511

  Visit with an expert who explains what should be finished in time for the garden's winter sleep. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2512

  An expert on lawns appears. Thick, green turf begins in the fall, as grass is ready to go dormant. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2513

  Growing our own food is very rewarding. Join GardenSMART as we celebrate a fall harvest. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2601

  Garden expert share their ideas on how to achieve a relaxing, comfortable, easy-care landscape. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2602

  Experience clear skies, fresh air and stunning indigenous plants in this gardener's paradise. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2603

  The gardens of the 1800's in the South provide real inspiration to gardeners today. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2604

  Understanding how water behaves in plants is fascinating and most helpful when gardening. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2605

  Learn how many of the principles in fashionable eco-friendly subdivisions can apply in your yard. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2606

  Visit with experts who show us that friendly gardens don't need to be fancy or time consuming. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2607

  Spring will soon be here. Visit with experts that evaluate plants for staying power and impact. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2608

  Visit experts who explain how to choose the perfect plant from the rows of color at the nursery. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2609

  Visit a magical garden with an equally inspiring gardener. A don't miss show! [26 minutes]

• Episode #2610

  Virginia's Historic Garden Week always features outstanding gardens. Two gardens are toured. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2611

  Learn how to manage rainfall in our yards. Wildlife and humans alike benefit from these lessons. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2612

  Welcome spring with our experts as they share their ideas for making a garden special. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2613

  Experience great gardening lessons before the "run for the roses" at Churchill Downs in Kentucy. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2701

  An expert who has been planting gardens for years provides a review of the basics. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2702

  An expert shows how to get great yields and beauty from vegetables grown in containers. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2703

  Visit a historic estate awash with beautiful spring color for tips on making your yard look great. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2704

  Visit a garden that was a catastrophe, but with TLC, it was turned into a paradise. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2705

  Plants for sun, plants for shade; what works in each situation? Experts tackle these issues. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2706

  Two very different homeowners' gardens, one smaller ,the other larger, provide abundant lessons. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2707

  Urban gardens can make a huge impact in their community. Meet two very talented gardeners. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2708

  Meet a container gardening expert who shows how to create colorful, unique container combinations. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2709

  A historic garden at a wonderful location that has faced many challenges over the years is visited. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2710

  Visit an expert who shares their ideas on landscape design with family in mind. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2711

  A challenging site is landscaped using beautiful plants and stunning containers. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2712

  A beautiful front entrance sets the tone for your whole house and garden. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2713

  Gardening experts show how to overcome some significant landscape challenges. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2801

  Experts share interesting annual and perennial plant ideas for a summer garden full of flowers. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2802

  Tune in to the pros and cons of going native as gardening experts discuss native plants. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2803

  GardenSMART visits a unique location to see diverse plants in varying sets of growing conditions. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2804

  What's it like to garden in a cooler climate? Tune in as GardenSMART provides a break from the heat. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2805

  Tough plants survive and some even thrive. Experts talk about plants that love summer heat. [26 minutes]

• Episode #2806

  Learn how the experts plan for a beautiful garden, colorful gardens and gardens with themes. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2807

  An expert shares his ideas for creating the relaxing and beautiful landscape of your dreams. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2808

  Visit a beautiful garden and learn the secrets of the talented gardener-artist who created it all. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2809

  Find an unusual location and you will often discover uncommon gardens. Tune in for inspiration. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2810

  Mixing history with gardening is always a GardenSMART favorite. Tune in for a look back. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2811

  Summertime is berry time. Learn from berry experts as we visit growers who know their business. [28 minutes]

• Episode #2812

  Visit several accomplished gardeners who share their ideas for properly creating formal gardens. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2813

  Visit a garden that really is rocky and the garden is fantastic. If they can do it, you can too. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2901

  Tune in for fall lawn care tips, as an expert shows how to revive that summer-suffering lawn. [28 minutes]

• Episode #2902

  Fewer insects and less heat stress make the cooler days of fall rewarding in the vegetable garden. [27 minutes]

• Episode #2903

  Tune in as GardenSMART visits with a grass expert who shares some great fall grass care tips. [28 minutes]

• Episode #2904

  Expert provide advice on what plants grow well inside and how should we care for them. [27 minutes]

  • Wed, June 19, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, June 19, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns

• Episode #2905

  Daffodils, tulips, and many other unusual bulbs are easy to grow but need advance planting. [27 minutes]

  • Wed, June 26, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, June 26, 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. [27 minutes]

  • Wed, July 3, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 3, 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. [27 minutes]

  • Wed, July 10, 10:00 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, July 10, 4:00 PM on IPTV Learns

• Episode #2908

  Experts provide ideas for gardening responsibly, including controlling rainwater runoff and more. [27 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 #2909

  A landscape makeover of a historic 1920's era home, including planning and rebuilding are featured. [27 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 #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 #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

• Episode #3001

  A classical botanical garden makes a perfect outdoor garden school. Experts provide garden tips. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3002

  Gardening in full sun to full shade as well as pushing the zones in your garden are addressed. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3003

  A garden that overflows with flowers is visited. This unique garden full of great gardening ideas. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3004

  The person credited with first cataloging and painting plants in the US in the 1700's is revealed. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3005

  A renovated garden that incorporates the old with the new provides lessons for gardeners of any age. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3006

  Lessons in good landscape design are shared. Be sure to watch this GardenSMART episode. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3007

  If you are ready to plan your garden, find out what's new under the sun (and in the shade). [26 minutes]

• Episode #3008

  GardenSMART visits with experts who share their ideas about garden design. Be sure to join us. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3009

  Visiting experts share their ideas to help make your yard and garden a showplace. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3010

  Visits a landscape architect who applied a "simple, yet elegant" approach to a 1920's estate. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3011

  Two gardens in Maine are visited. Challenge and diversity is just these gardeners day at the office. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3012

  A premiere garden in St. Louis known for its plant life and demonstration gardens is visited. [26 minutes]

• Episode #3013

  Refurbishing a garden can be tough. Visit a historic estate undergoing an extensive renovation. [26 minutes]

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