The Victory Garden
A how-to series that offers tried and true techniques for growing gardens.
Latest Episodes
Best Bets for Rose of Sharon
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 12:03 EDT
Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom has always had difficulty with hibiscus but offers up some nice varieties of the rose of Sharon.
Best Bets for the Parterre Garden
Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:15 EDT
Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom gives us his best bets for a parterre garden.
Best Bets for Eggplant
Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:27 EDT
Jack Algiers from the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture shows us his best bets for growing eggplant in New England.
Best Bets for Shrubs
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:15 EDT
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.
Pond Maintenance
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:06 EDT
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.
Best Bets for Berry Plants
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:38 EST
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.
Best Bets for Peppers
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:30 EST
Jack Algiers from the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture shows us his best bets for growing peppers in New England.
Best Bets for Hydrangeas
Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:59 EST
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.
Best Bets for Climbing Plants
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:13 EST
Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom shows us his best bets for new varieties for dark foliage in your backyard.
Best Bets for Dark Foliage
Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:57 EST
Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom shows us his best bets for new varieties for dark foliage in your backyard.
Best Bets for Fall Flowers
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:37 EST
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.
Best Bets for Artichokes
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:05 EST
Jack Algiers at the Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture describes how to grow healthy and hearty artichokes.
Best Bets for Roses
Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:23 EST
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.
Best Bets for Evergreens
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:09 EST
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.
Best Bets for Golden Foliage
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:33 EST
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.
Front Entrance
Thu, 28 May 2009 15:00 EDT
Paul Epsom of PBS's The Victory Garden gives tips on beautifying your front entrance.
Succulents
Thu, 14 May 2009 15:00 EDT
The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives his favorite succulent specimens for Zone 6 cities.
Spider Mites
Thu, 07 May 2009 15:00 EDT
Paul Epsom of PBS's The Victory Garden gives tips on how to handle the dreaded spider mite.
Dry Shade
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:00 EDT
Paul Epsom of PBS's The Victory Garden gives tips on low maintenance ground covers for dry shade.
Asiatic Lilies
Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:00 EDT
The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives tips on Asiatic lilies.
Willows
Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:00 EDT
The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom answers a viewer question about watering willows.
Lily of the Valley
Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:00 EDT
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.
Drought-resistant Plants
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:00 EDT
Paul Epsom gives us his picks for drought-resistant plants.
Caterpillars
Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:00 EDT
Paul Epsom gives organic tips on how to deal with caterpillars in the vegetable garden.
Slugs
Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:00 EDT
Paul Epsom of The Victory Garden gives tips on how to deal with slugs.
Hemlock
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:00 EDT
The Victory Garden offers tips on how to cure hemlock of an infestation.
Golden Privet
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:00 EDT
The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives his take on how to keep your golden privet healthy.
Dog Urine
Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:00 EDT
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.
Deer
Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:00 EDT
The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives us tips on how to deal with deer invading your garden space.
Clay
Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:00 EDT
The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives advice on how to deal with clay soil.
Arborvitae
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:00 EDT
Paul Epsom of PBS's The Victory Garden teaches how to transplant arborvitae.
Apple Spray
Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:00 EDT
Which apple sprays should you use on your trees? The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives you options that are earth friendly.
Apple Trees
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00 EDT
The Victory Garden's Paul Epsom gives listeners the skinny on how to transplant an apple tree from start to finish.
Fire Pit Safety
Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:00 EDT
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.
Brugmansia, "Angel's Trumpet"
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:00 EDT
Host Jamie Durie answers a viewer's question on Brugmansia (common name: Angel's Trumpet) and toxicity.
Combining Ornamentals with Vegetables
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:00 EDT
Host Jamie Durie answers a viewer's question on how to incorporate edibles into your ornamental borders.
Weeping Birch
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:00 EDT
Garden correspondent Paul Epsom answers a viewer's question about the health of her weeping birch tree.
Sansevieria, "Mother-In-Law's Tongue"
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:00 EDT
Host Jamie Durie discusses maintenance of this popular indoor plant.
Hypertufa Containers
Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:00 EDT
Garden correspondent Paul Epsom answers a viewer's question about hypertufa (faux stone) containers.
Botanical Names
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:00 EDT
Host Jamie Durie answers a viewer's question about the use of botanical names in Latin.
Jamie's Garden
Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:00 EDT
Host Jamie Durie answers a viewer's question about what his own garden looks like at home.
English Gardens
Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDT
Garden correspondent Paul Epsom, an Englishman himself, discusses why he believes people are so keen on gardening in the UK.
Enhancing a Deck
Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT
Host Jamie Durie explains how an outdoor room can enhance life at home.
Hydrangeas and Color
Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDT
Garden correspondent Paul Epsom gives terrific tips on keeping your hydrangeas a beautiful blue.
Gardening TV
Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT
Host Jamie Durie answers a viewer's question about gardening television.
Sweet Potato Vine
Thu, 22 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT
Viewer question answered! Paul Epsom on tubers and sweet potato vines.
Stone Walls
Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT
"Stone Guys" Dean Marsico and Derek Stearns give practical tips on building stone walls.
Shade Defined
Thu, 8 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT
Garden correspondent Paul Epsom answers a viewer's question about types of shade and the right plant for the right place.
Lessons from the Getty
Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT
The beautiful modern garden at the Getty Center in Los Angeles is an influential landmark in design. Host Jamie Durie and producer Hilary Finkel Buxton discuss shooting the show at the Getty, and what lessons it provides for the home gardener.
Magnesium Sulfate and Other Minerals for Plants
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EDT
Garden correspondent Paul Epsom discusses plant feeding and soil pH.
Indoor Color
Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:00:00 EDT
Viewer question answered! It's still cold outside in many parts of the country. What's the best way to bring the outdoors in during cooler weather to get a jump on spring?
Victory Garden: Simply the Best Tomatoes
Thu, 05 Oct 2006 13:00:00 EST
Gardener Kip Anderson and lifestyle co-host Sissy Biggers tour the Victory Garden's vegetable garden and dish on the most delicious tomato varieties and give tips on how to grow them: Tomato 'Isis Candy Cherry' Tomato 'Black Pearl' Tomato 'Snowberry' Tomato 'Sungold' Tomato 'Favorita'
