The Victory Garden | PBS

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.

Watering

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:00 EDT

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

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.

Small Trees

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:00 EDT

The Victory Garden provides suggestions for small trees.

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'

Victory Garden: Row Cover 101

Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:00:00 EST

Host Michael Weishan and gardener Kip Anderson give you a primer on using row cover effectively in the vegetable garden — preventing insect infestations and shielding sensitive plants.

Victory Garden: Double Digging

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:00:00 EST

Host Michael Weishan and gardener Kip Anderson demonstrate the cultivation technique of "double digging" — a tried and true way of creating a healthy garden bed for plants and vegetables.

Victory Garden: Disease Control for Peonies

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 13:00:00 EST

Viewer question answered! Why do some peonies' buds die off before bloom?

Victory Garden: Lichen

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 18:00:00 EST

Viewer question answered! What exactly is lichen, and will it harm the trees and plants it grows on?

Victory Garden: Plants for scent

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:00:00 EST

There's nothing like fragrance in the garden! Host Michael Weishan and Mike Mahoney of Mahoney's Garden Centers in Winchester, MA, discuss their best bets for selecting plants with scent.