Gardening Naturally Explained

Genre:	Gardening
Director:	David Fuller
Presenter:	Barbara Damrosch, Eliot Coleman
Num Episodes:	52
Executive Producer:	Jan Craige Singer
Producer:	David Fuller
Editor:	Richard Cropley II
Cinematography:	Philip Cormier
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Network:	TLC, Discovery Home and Leisure

Gardening Naturally is a television series hosted by Barbara Damrosch and Eliot Coleman.^[1] The show first aired from 1993 to 1994 and continued to run until about 2003.^{[2] [3] [4]} 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.^{[5] [6]}

Cast and Production

Hosts

• Eliot Coleman - A pioneer in organic farming and author of several books on sustainable agriculture.^{[7] [8]}
• Barbara Damrosch - A renowned gardener and author, known for her work on organic gardening and sustainable living.^[7]

Production

• Producer & Director: David Fuller
• Executive Producer: Jan Craige Singer
• Cinematography: Philip Cormier
• Film Editing: Richard Cropley II^[9]

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.^{[7] [8]}

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.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gardening Naturally. IMDb.
2. Web site: Four Season Farm - About Us - General Questions . 2015-05-04 . 2015-05-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150513030630/http://www.fourseasonfarm.com/about/index.html . dead .
3. Web site: TLC Official Site. TLC.
4. Web site: Discovery Home and Leisure. Discovery UK.
5. Web site: Gardening Naturally Episode Guide . LocateTV . 2023-02-11.
6. Book: The New Organic Grower. Eliot Coleman. Chelsea Green Publishing. 1995. 978-0930031756.
7. Web site: About Four Season Farm. Four Season Farm. 2024-01-15.
8. Web site: Meet Eliot Coleman of Four Season Farm. Mother Earth News. 2024-01-15.
9. Web site: Gardening Naturally (TV Series 1993–1994) - IMDb. IMDb.