KUED Program Guide

Earth: Celebrate The Earth
MAKE any day Arbor Day after host Jamie Durie visits the Massachusetts Horticultural Society to explain how to choose and plant the right tree for the right spot. TEACH future generations about the importance of preserving the earth with gardening tips for kids from lifestyle co-host Sissy Biggers. DIG up some worms at the Water Conservation Garden at California's Cuyamaca College with Jamie's advice on vermiculture: worm-driven composting. EAT raw right from the garden with chef Michel Nischan.

Rating: TVG
Episode #: 3211Z
Length: 26 minutes, 46 seconds.

English, Widescreen

Dark
This week, we're keeping you in the DARK! Deep, dark chocolate and black plants look great in any garden. Join host Jamie Durie as he visits the San Francisco Botanical Garden to see how they've worked dark plants into their collections. Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom shows off his favorite groundcover for dark locations. Got shade? Get moss! Starting a beautiful moss garden is easier than you think when you've got the right conditions. Not enough room in the city to grow everything you'd like? Resident chef Michel Nischan's "Homegrown" segment this week introduces you to the best farmer's market in New England, in the heart of Boston - where you'll learn to select the best, diverse produce with renowned chef Barbara Lynch.

Rating: TVG
Episode #: 3304Z
Length: 25 minutes, 50 seconds.

English, Widescreen

Soft
What's SOFTscaping? Plainly said, it's anything that's not hardscape in the garden. But certain types of plants are better at softening than others. Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom visits a specialty grass nursery in New Hampshire to see some best bets; there, he learns how grasses are year-round showstoppers. Host Jamie Durie visits the world-famous Filoli gardens in northern California to learn how good plant choices are used to soften design. Resident chef Michel Nischan shares a not-to-be-missed recipe for green, hard-to-ripen tomatoes left in the garden.

Rating: TVG
Episode #: 3305Z
Length: 23 minutes, 56 seconds.

English, Widescreen

Edible
EDIBLE gardens are making a comeback as the cost of food skyrockets. This week, four different stories feature edible gardening. Host Jamie Durie visits COPIA, the American Center for Food and Wine. There, he tours their extensive vegetable gardens and orchards to learn about the COPIA philosophy and especially the innovative beds that feature herbs, ornamentals and edibles together. Gardening correspondent Paul Epsom visits an herb nursery, where he learns about unique selections. This week's "Homegrown" segment shares a technique that will teach viewers how to dry in-season produce for use throughout the winter. Then, Jamie learns about the benefits of compost tea in the garden.

Rating: TVG
Episode #: 3306Z
Length: 25 minutes, 40 seconds.

English, Widescreen

Dry: Use Less Water In Your Landscape
EXPLORE the Water Conservation Garden near San Diego, California, with host Jamie Durie and learn about xeriscaping: water-wise gardening. LEARN how to create a dry-laid garden wall with hardscape experts, the Stone Guys. GROW a fire-wise garden in an area that's at risk for wildland fires. EAT healthy with chef Michel Nischan - who shows you a Native American-style "Three Sisters" garden that features corn, squash and beans.

Rating: TVG
Episode #: 3201Z
Length: 25 minutes, 37 seconds.

English, Widescreen, DVS

Wet: Learn About Water, In All Its Forms, In Your garden
Learn about water, in all its forms, in your garden. JOIN gardening correspondent Paul Epsom at Longwood Gardens in Philadelphia to learn about water features and elements that can add to any garden. PLANT a water-wise garden with tips from host Jamie Durie on how to recycle rainwater and put it to good use. GROW a tea garden with Kip Anderson ... then EAT, drink and be merry when chef Michel Nischan stirs up some beverages and recipes using fresh herbs and teas.

Rating: TVG
Episode #: 3202Z
Length: 23 minutes, 57 seconds.

English, Widescreen, DVS

Hot: Create A Garden That Beats The Heat
EXPLORE an incredible collection of cycads in Los Angeles with host Jamie Durie and learn more about this ancient plant that thrives in a hot climate. WATCH as the Stone Guys heat up the garden with a firepit and outdoor wood-burning oven. CULTIVATE a vibrant garden with garden correspondent Paul Epsom's tips on hot color combos for the garden and containers. DISCOVER the many varieties of eggplant with chef Michel Nischan - and try a hot and spicy recipe sure to warm you up.

Rating: TVG
Episode #: 3203Z
Length: 25 minutes, 28 seconds.

English, Widescreen, DVS

Vertical: Think Up!
FIND the best climbing plants with garden correspondent Paul Epsom. CREATE a vertical element in the garden with a bougainvillea espalier, inspired by the Getty Museum's art. STIR up some tasty concoctions when Michel Nischan shows you how fresh juice can brighten any recipe.

Rating: TVG
Episode #: 3204Z
Length: 25 minutes, 37 seconds.

English, Widescreen, DVS