Gardening by the Yard

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  • May 22, 6:30 am
    Annuals, Perennials and Grafting

    GBY-1908H
    Nita-Jo Roundtree provides a tour of her garden landscape, filled to the brim with rare and beautiful annuals. Then, horticulturist Tony Tomeo demonstrates how he puts plant parts together in a process known as grafting, and Kathleen Nelson

  • May 15, 6:30 am
    Flower Bulbs, Fruitful Landscape, Driveway Dividers

    GBY-1902H
    Paul gets to the bottom of bulbs in a visit to the Washington Bulb Company. Next, a delicious Puget Sound landscape provides ideas on how to enjoy the fruits of backyard labor, and guest Roberta Walker dresses up unsightly driveway divider

  • May 08, 6:30 am
    Organic Goodness, Making a Lawn Happy

    GBY-1809H
    Host Paul James visits a farmers market bustling with locally grown organic goodness. Then, he answers some of the toughest lawn questions and provides ideas on mixing things up and adding layers of nutrition to make a happy lawn.

  • May 01, 6:30 am
    Xeriscaping, Drought-Tolerant Plants, Wise Water Practices

    GBY-1807H
    Host Paul James shares tips on wrangling your raindrops in a method of landscaping known as xeriscaping. Then, David Salman gives an overview of drought-tolerant plants that save time and money. Meanwhile, Roberta Walker demonstrates how t

  • April 24, 6:30 am
    Lavender Hills, Gardening Q&A

    GBY-1904H
    After a visit to a farm where the lavender fields are forever, host Paul James has answers to viewers' gardening questions. Then, guest Julie Chai has tips on creating a space that is cozy and easy to keep all year round.

  • April 17, 6:30 am
    Bamboo Garden, Composting, Tomato Cages

    GBY-1901H
    Host Paul James visits a bamboo garden and gets to the root of these running shoots. After a visit to a garden with down home charm, feathered friends provide some inside tricks when it comes to composting, and guest Jill Slater has ideas o

  • April 10, 6:30 am
    Garden Artistry and Landscape Lighting

    GBY-1905H
    Host Paul James meets a couple that combines their passions for art and gardening to create a one-of-a-kind landscape. Then, Barbara Reisinger demonstrates how gardening is perfect practice for problem solving, while Michael Sestak has som

  • April 03, 6:30 am
    Landscapes That Sell and Easy Fruit Harvesting

    GBY-1911H
    A home's curb appeal is a major selling point, so here are some simple ways to get a landscape in top shape and ready to sell. Then, quick and easy fruit harvesting tips are provided, along with some good advice for preventing sneezes and a

  • March 27, 6:30 am
    Railroad Gardens, Stone Wall, Bulb Botany

    GBY-1806H
    All aboard as host Paul James meets a gardener who knows how to keep things on track in his railroad themed gardens. Meanwhile, Roberta Walker demonstrates how to accent a drab corner with a simple stone wall, and then Paul gets to the bott

  • May 29, 6:30 am
    Blueberry Fields Forever

    GBY-1701H
    Paul visits a historic blueberry farm. Plus, French gardening techniques.

  • June 05, 6:30 am
    Tabletop Gardens

    GBY-1703H
    An expert shows you how to create charming tabletop gardens. You have questions? Paul has the answers in another Q&A. Then, he visits a chocolatey-delicious garden.

  • June 12, 6:30 am
    Gadgets & Gizmos

    GBY-1704H
    Paul shows off the latest and greatest gardening gadgets and gizmos.

  • June 19, 6:30 am
    Rice Farming, Indoor Gardening, Single Color Landscapes, Safeguarding Trees

    GBY-1804H
    Jessica Lundberg of Lundberg Rice explains how they farm this delicious side dish while respecting and sustaining the earth. Then, heavy rain at host Paul James' house forces him to stay indoors, so it's a good time for a Q&A on indoor gard

  • June 26, 6:30 am
    Storybook Garden and Tropical Theme Garden

    GBY-1907H
    Host Paul James follows a yellow brick road to an exciting storybook garden, while Dan Corson proves that you don't have to live near the equator to have a tropical themed garden. Then, Steve Silk talks about thrillers, fillers and spiller

  • July 03, 6:30 am
    Mulch Manufacturing, Assorted Carnivorous and Hybrid Plants

    GBY-1903H
    A visit to Rainier Wood Recyclers shows how old wood can be made into new mulch. Then, guest Barbara Flynn has gardens with plants that have come a long way, and guest Jerry Addington dishes out a lesson on carnivorous plants and hybrids.

  • July 10, 6:30 am
    Restaurant Garden, Container Plants, Label Information

    GBY-1810H
    Host Paul James has a lunch date at a place where the garden goodies don't travel far from the ground to the plate. Then, he makes a list of top container plants and explains the benefits of reading labels.

  • July 17, 6:30 am
    Butterfly Garden, International Plants, Composting

    GBY-1811H
    Host Paul James flies high with some winged beauties that bring new life to the garden. Then, he goes international with some plant picks that have come a long way. Finally, he provides tips on creating a wiggly compost factory.

  • July 24, 6:30 am
    Plants, Petals and Compost Q&A

    GBY-1812H
    How hot should compost get? How long can you leave trees in containers? Host Paul James provides the answers to these questions and more. Plus, he harvests plants that come ready to roll and shares tips on how to get the most out of petal p

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About This Show

An entertaining half-hour program, Gardening by the Yard is designed for people who want their yards to look great but don't have a lot of time to spend on them. The host, master gardener Paul James, focuses on the lighter side of gardening and gives down-to-earth advice about gardening basics such as soil, watering and trees, and he troubleshoots such common gardening difficulties as poor light and pests.

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Paul James