As much as I love keeping up to date on all the latest must-watch streaming shows, sometimes, I just want to kick back in front of some easy viewing, and Netflix just dropped an offbeat watch that fits the bill. This is "This Is A Gardening Show," which came to the platform on Earth Day (April 22).
Pitched as "a whimsical take on horticulture" by the streaming service (on Tudum), "This Is A Gardening Show" is a six-episode miniseries that sees comedian and host Zach Galifianakis digging into the world of gardening, interviewing growers of all ages.
It's an earnest, endearing slice of edu-tainment, and one that I'd absolutely recommend watching now that "This Is A Gardening Show" is streaming on Netflix. You can find a little more info about the series (and more of my thoughts) below.
What is 'This Is a Gardening Show' on Netflix?
"This Is a Gardening Show" tells you, more or less, exactly what you're in for in the title. With Galifianakis as our amiable host and guide, this light-hearted, whimsical gardening show approaches the topic of gardening with whimsy and curiosity.
Across six bite-sized episodes, Galifianakis explores the hobby with curiosity and a charming sense of humor, meeting with experts and learning about grafting, growing, foraging, and more alongside us viewers.
He's not just picking up tips, either; there's still room for some mischief along the way, as he chats with youngsters who are just getting to grips with gardening and learning about where their food comes from for the first time.
Should you stream 'This Is A Gardening Show' on Netflix?
I started streaming "This Is A Gardening Show" as soon as I could this morning, and I'm disappointed that I've already binge-watched it. Why? Because I'd quite happily watch ten seasons of this mellow, charming miniseries.
There are tidbits of agrarian knowledge doled out here and there, but as I'm no homegrown hero myself, I was intrigued by what I learned, but I couldn't say whether it'll impress anyone with a passion for growing their own produce. However, what I can say with absolute certainty is that this is an instantly likeable watch.
"This Is A Gardening Show" is, to put it bluntly, absolutely delightful. It's hard not to be swept up in the earnest enthusiasm for the pastime that both the show (and our host) possess, or charmed by the interview segments between our host and youngsters that kick each episode off.
If you enjoy Galifianakis' quirky comedy, want some simple, wholesome viewing, or are looking to learn a little more about growing your own fruit and vegetables, I'd definitely recommend adding "This Is A Gardening Show" to your watchlist.
If you're not completely sold on the show just yet, you can sample one episode within 15 minutes, and I'm pretty confident you'll want to watch the rest of the season if you dive in.
Watch "This Is A Gardening Show" on Netflix now
