The Victory Garden | PBS

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The Victory Garden | PBS

Hosted by international garden design sensation Jamie Durie and featuring Chef Michel Nischan's James Beard award-winning "Homegrown" cooking segments, The Victory Garden equips viewers with the confidence and inspiration to roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and live outdoors.With so many Americans aspiring to care for the environment and create their own outdoor living spaces, The Victory Garden's unique fusion of garden design, earth-to-table cooking, and eco-conscious how-to tips is of greater interest today than ever before in its more than 30-year history. The newest season of The Victory Garden takes viewers on a coast-to-coast journey -- from a Napa Valley garden of fruits, vegetables, and herbs modeled after the 16th-century Jardins du Villandry in France, to a Massachusetts farm that provides pristine produce to some of the finest restaurants in Boston. The Victory Garden is produced by WGBH Boston and distributed by PBS. If you enjoy this podcast, please conside

  1. 59

    Best Bets for Rose of Sharon

    Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom has always had difficulty with hibiscus but offers up some nice varieties of the rose of Sharon.

  2. 58

    Best Bets for the Parterre Garden

    Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom gives us his best bets for a parterre garden.

  3. 57

    Best Bets for Eggplant

    Jack Algiers from the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture shows us his best bets for growing eggplant in New England.

  4. 56

    Best Bets for Shrubs

    Gardening Correspondent Paul Epsom figures out how to make the best of an empty space in his yard, by filling it with flowering shrubs for a low maintenance solution to a not-so-attractive space in the garden.

  5. 55

    Pond Maintenance

    Ponds make a beautiful addition to any garden, but there is a certain amount of maintenance that must go with it. Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom walks us through what needs to be done before winter comes.

  6. 54

    Best Bets for Berry Plants

    Well if you live in a colder part of the U.S., winter can often be the longest season in your garden. So, if your landscape design doesn't include hardy plants for winter, it is going to be a long wait until spring. Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom introduces us to some winter berries that will add color to your garden.

  7. 53

    Best Bets for Peppers

    Jack Algiers from the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture shows us his best bets for growing peppers in New England.

  8. 52

    Best Bets for Hydrangeas

    There are not many of us who don't appreciate hydrangeas in the garden -- gardening correspondent Paul Epsom introduces us to some of his favorites.

  9. 51

    Best Bets for Climbing Plants

    Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom shows us his best bets for climbing plants that will cover an ugly eyesore.

  10. 50

    Best Bets for Dark Foliage

    Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom shows us his best bets for new varieties for dark foliage in your backyard.

  11. 49

    Best Bets for Fall Flowers

    When summer finally fades away and we are into fall, flowers are at a premium and gardening expert Paul Epsom has some new choices, above and beyond the usual fall flower -- the hardy mum.

  12. 48

    Best Bets for Artichokes

    Jack Algiers at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture describes how to grow healthy and hearty artichokes.

  13. 47

    Best Bets for Roses

    Are you giving up on growing roses? Well, don't. Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom introduces us to some new varieties that are easy to grow and disease-resistant -- he is joined by horticulture expert Todd Forrest from the New York Botanical Garden.

  14. 46

    Best Bets for Evergreens

    Evergreens are one of those vital ingredients to any good landscape -- strong green color all year around. But gardening correspondent Paul Epsom tells us that is only part of the story. In his ideal garden, evergeens are joined by ever blues, ever yellows and even ever reds.

  15. 45

    Best Bets for Golden Foliage

    Looking to brighten up your garden in the fall? Consider the color yellow -- and add some golden foliage to your landscape. Gardening expert Paul Epsom gives us his best bets for golden foliage for your garden.

  16. 44

    Front Entrance

    Paul Epsom of PBS's The Victory Garden gives tips on beautifying your front entrance.

  17. 43

    Succulents

    The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives his favorite succulent specimens for Zone 6 cities.

  18. 42

    Spider Mites

    Paul Epsom of PBS's The Victory Garden gives tips on how to handle the dreaded spider mite.

  19. 41

    Dry Shade

    Paul Epsom of PBS's The Victory Garden gives tips on low maintenance ground covers for dry shade.

  20. 40

    Asiatic Lilies

    The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives tips on Asiatic lilies.

  21. 39

    Willows

    The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom answers a viewer question about watering willows.

  22. 38

    Watering

    The Victory Garden gives advice on how best to water your plants.

  23. 37

    Lily of the Valley

    Lily of the Valley has the tendency to spread. The Victory Garden gives you tips on how to contain them and what other plants they work with.

  24. 36

    Drought-resistant Plants

    Paul Epsom gives us his picks for drought-resistant plants.

  25. 35

    Caterpillars

    Paul Epsom gives organic tips on how to deal with caterpillars in the vegetable garden.

  26. 34

    Small Trees

    The Victory Garden provides suggestions for small trees.

  27. 33

    Slugs

    Paul Epsom of The Victory Garden gives tips on how to deal with slugs.

  28. 32

    Hemlock

    The Victory Garden offers tips on how to cure hemlock of an infestation.

  29. 31

    Golden Privet

    The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives his take on how to keep your golden privet healthy.

  30. 30

    Dog Urine

    How do you deal with dog urine on your lawn? Paul Epsom from The Victory Garden gives advice on how to have a beautiful lawn and a happy dog.

  31. 29

    Deer

    The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives us tips on how to deal with deer invading your garden space.

  32. 28

    Clay

    The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives advice on how to deal with clay soil.

  33. 27

    Arborvitae

    Paul Epsom of PBS's The Victory Garden teaches how to transplant arborvitae.

  34. 26

    Apple Spray

    Which apple sprays should you use on your trees? The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives you options that are earth friendly.

  35. 25

    Apple Trees

    The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives listeners the skinny on how to transplant an apple tree from start to finish.

  36. 24

    Fire Pit Safety

    Have you recently added a fire pit to your outdoor space? "Stone Guys" Derek Stearns and Dean Marsico share safety tips important for any homeowner.

  37. 23

    Brugmansia, "Angel's Trumpet"

    Host Jamie Durie answers a viewer's question on Brugmansia (common name: Angel's Trumpet) and toxicity.

  38. 22

    Combining Ornamentals with Vegetables

    Host Jamie Durie answers a viewer's question on how to incorporate edibles into your ornamental borders.

  39. 21

    Weeping Birch

    Garden correspondent Paul Epsom answers a viewer's question about the health of her weeping birch tree.

  40. 20

    Sansevieria, "Mother-In-Law's Tongue"

    Host Jamie Durie discusses maintenance of this popular indoor plant.

  41. 19

    Hypertufa Containers

    Garden correspondent Paul Epsom answers a viewer's question about hypertufa (faux stone) containers.

  42. 18

    Botanical Names

    Host Jamie Durie answers a viewer's question about the use of botanical names in Latin.

  43. 17

    Jamie's Garden

    Host Jamie Durie answers a viewer's question about what his own garden looks like at home.

  44. 16

    English Gardens

    Garden correspondent Paul Epsom, an Englishman himself, discusses why he believes people are so keen on gardening in the UK.

  45. 15

    Enhancing a Deck

    Host Jamie Durie explains how an outdoor room can enhance life at home.

  46. 14

    Hydrangeas and Color

    Garden correspondent Paul Epsom gives terrific tips on keeping your hydrangeas a beautiful blue.

  47. 13

    Gardening TV

    Host Jamie Durie answers a viewer's question about gardening television.

  48. 12

    Sweet Potato Vine

    Viewer question answered! Paul Epsom on tubers and sweet potato vines.

  49. 11

    Stone Walls

    "Stone Guys" Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns give practical tips on building stone walls.

  50. 10

    Shade Defined

    Garden correspondent Paul Epsom answers a viewer's question about types of shade and the right plant for the right place.

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Hosted by international garden design sensation Jamie Durie and featuring Chef Michel Nischan's James Beard award-winning "Homegrown" cooking segments, The Victory Garden equips viewers with the confidence and inspiration to roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and live outdoors.With so many Americans aspiring to care for the environment and create their own outdoor living spaces, The Victory Garden's unique fusion of garden design, earth-to-table cooking, and eco-conscious how-to tips is of greater interest today than ever before in its more than 30-year history. The newest season of The Victory Garden takes viewers on a coast-to-coast journey -- from a Napa Valley garden of fruits, vegetables, and herbs modeled after the 16th-century Jardins du Villandry in France, to a Massachusetts farm that provides pristine produce to some of the finest restaurants in Boston. The Victory Garden is produced by WGBH Boston and distributed by PBS. If you enjoy this podcast, please conside

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