Gardening by the Yard Episodes

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Season 17, Episode 1

Blueberry Fields Forever

Paul visits a historic blueberry farm. Plus, French gardening techniques.

Season 17, Episode 2

New Potting Bench

Master gardener Paul James tries his hand at carpentry; check out Paul's new potting bench. Plus, he meets John Spaulding, who has a passion for palms.

Season 17, Episode 3

Tabletop Gardens

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.

Season 17, Episode 4

Garden Gadgets

Paul shows off the latest and greatest gardening gadgets and gizmos.

Season 17, Episode 5

Houseboat Gardens

Paul discusses spacing requirements for plants.

Season 17, Episode 6

Talking Trash

To start, Paul assembles a compost bin. Then, he shows us his seating areas.

Season 17, Episode 7

Safety Tips and Gizmos, Tree Planting and Fig Growing

Paul helps some friends plant a tree and visits fig grower Ed Laivo. Along the way, he provides safety tips and demonstrates gizmos that protect the eyes, ears and lungs while in the garden.

Season 17, Episode 8

Mushrooms, Pumpkins and a Water Feature

After Paul installs a water feature, he goes on a mushroom hunt with Patrice Benson. Then, he meets up with Joel Holland who squashes the competition with his hunkin' pumpkins. Finally, Paul presents some kits for growing mushrooms at home.

Season 17, Episode 9

High School Horticulture, Umbrella Pot, Pond Overgrowth

Host Paul James visits some high school students that totally dig plants, and Julie Chai demonstrates how to make an umbrella pot. Finally, Paul addresses overgrowth issues in a pond.

Season 17, Episode 10

Composting and Other Tips on Organic Gardening

Paul James visits Cedar Grove Compost where yard waste is made into gardeners' gold. Then, Phil Radspinner provides an overview of what it takes to garden organically.

Season 17, Episode 11

Preparing for Frost Season, Organic Practices for Yards, A Plant Scrapbook

Paul shows how to prepare for frost season, then visits the zoo. Next, he meets with Carol Reed to discuss ways to implement organic practices into yards. Finally, Paul makes a plant scrapbook.

Season 17, Episode 12

Extending the Life of Cut Flowers, The Buzz on Bees and A Knot Garden

Paul provides tips on extending the life of cut flowers. Then, James Nieh gives the buzz on bees, and Jill Slater shows her contemporary twist on the classic knot garden.

Season 17, Episode 13

Paul Gives an Overview of Poinsettias, Firepits and Living Walls

Paul points out the pluses of poinsettias, then gets fired up with firepits and fireplaces. Then, see how you can defy gravity with a living wall.