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| Gardening Naturally | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Gardening |
| Directed by | David Fuller |
| Presented by | Barbara Damrosch, Eliot Coleman |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Jan Craige Singer |
| Producer | David Fuller |
| Cinematography | Philip Cormier |
| Editor | Richard Cropley II |
| Original release | |
| Network | TLC, Discovery Home and Leisure |
| Release | 1993 (1993) – 2003 (2003) |
Gardening Naturally is a television series hosted by Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman. The show first aired from 1993 to 1994 and continued to run until about 2003. It initially aired on TLC (The Learning Channel) and later reruns were shown on Discovery Home and Leisure.
Episodes
Over 50 episodes were produced, covering various aspects of gardening, including organic gardening techniques, soil health, pest management, and seasonal gardening tips.
Cast and Production
Hosts
- Eliot Coleman - A pioneer in organic farming and author of several books on sustainable agriculture.
- Barbara Damrosch - A renowned gardener and author, known for her work on organic gardening and sustainable living.
Production
- Producer & Director: David Fuller
- Executive Producer: Jan Craige Singer
- Cinematography: Philip Cormier
- Film Editing: Richard Cropley II
Filming Locations
- Harborside, Maine
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Gorham, Maine
- Fairfield, Maine
Reception
Gardening Naturally was well received by audiences for its practical advice and emphasis on sustainable and organic gardening practices. The show contributed significantly to the popularization of organic gardening in the United States during the 1990s.
Legacy
Eliot Coleman and Barbara Damrosch continued to be influential figures in the organic gardening community after the show ended. They run the Four Season Farm in Harborside, Maine, where they continue to promote and practice sustainable farming techniques.
References
- "Gardening Naturally". IMDb.
- "Four Season Farm - About Us - General Questions". Archived from the original on 2015-05-13. Retrieved 2015-05-04.
- "TLC Official Site". TLC.
- "Discovery Home and Leisure". Discovery UK.
- "Gardening Naturally Episode Guide". LocateTV. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
- ^ Eliot Coleman (1995). The New Organic Grower. Chelsea Green Publishing. ISBN 978-0930031756.
- ^ "About Four Season Farm". Four Season Farm. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Meet Eliot Coleman of Four Season Farm". Mother Earth News. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- "Gardening Naturally (TV Series 1993–1994) - IMDb". IMDb.