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Special Features
- 46 episodes on five discs
- Outtakes
- Interview with Roger Swain
- Trailer
Editorial Reviews
It's a travel show, a talk show, a "how to" show and a reality show, all rolled into one great gardening experience! Laugh with Roger Swain ('The Man in the Red Suspenders,' host from PBS' Victory Garden) and Paul Tukey (founder and editor of People Places Plants magazine) as they introduce you to intelligent and inspiring people, tour beautiful and historic places and teach you things about plants that you thought you already knew until Roger explains them in ways that will surprise you and delight you! Take enlightening cross-country treks, uncover groundbreaking techniques and trends, and meet horticultural experts guaranteed to put your plants on the path to perennial success! From lessons in stonework to food for thought about herbs, you'll learn to nurture every aspect of your garden whether you're an amateur or expert. Don't miss this comprehensive collection that will take you to new heights of bountiful, blooming garden beauty!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I have always loved all things growing - trees, plants, flowers - the glory of spring and a new beginning; the odor of wet, decomposing leaves in the fall. Dense shade from your own chosen varieties of trees against the heat of a summer sun. The idea that natural protection exists in nature and can be used to advantage - natural pest control insects working from above, earthworms living in fertile, loose soil below. The organic method was something I wanted to embrace on my own 5 acre home because it made sense to me. Roger Swain was someone whose TV show "The Victory Garden" brought me into the house at 4:00 every Sunday because he knew about those things; the world of plants around us. I found Roger's show quite by accident one Sunday, and thought it wonderful. He was a master gardner extraordinaire, but more importantly, he was genuine, he got his hands in the soil, and when he said something, you knew he had actually done it before he started talking about it. The visual trips through his garden, spring preparation, summer glory, fall harvest and winter snow, listening to his down to earth wisdom regarding plants are something I miss tremendously. Glamorous or impeccably groomed TV anchor personality he isn't. Gasping for breath as he worked and faced the camera, he projected immense enthusiasm and energetic vigor as he spoke, all the while imparting knowledge born of years of experience as he jerked up huge carrots, shaking loose black soil away, twisting off beautiful Brandywine tomatoes, brushing aside healthy cabbage leaves to demonstrate the growing medium beneath the plant. His was all about the nuts and bolts of gardening; a true "child of the soil" bringing his vast store of accumulated knowledge to others in a straightforward, no nonsense way.
So I bought this disk set because it was the only thing I could find that featured this remarkable gardner. It is a most excellent set, taking the viewer on valuable trips through glorious gardens from coast to coast, highlighting places for us that we may never get the chance to visit for ourselves - but it is "not" the TV series of the "Victory Garden" which I looked for but did not find. The TV series of Swain was entirely within a world of its own, and while this is the next best thing, it's not exactly what I was looking for. This one, which also features Paul Tukey, is a wonderful set in it's own right. While it keynotes several beautiful Pennsylvania sites, it left out botanical pioneer John Bartram's original farm and garden, which dates back prior to the Revolution, and that did disappoint me somewhat - but I highly recommend it for those who have a passion for "places and plants".
So I bought this disk set because it was the only thing I could find that featured this remarkable gardner. It is a most excellent set, taking the viewer on valuable trips through glorious gardens from coast to coast, highlighting places for us that we may never get the chance to visit for ourselves - but it is "not" the TV series of the "Victory Garden" which I looked for but did not find. The TV series of Swain was entirely within a world of its own, and while this is the next best thing, it's not exactly what I was looking for. This one, which also features Paul Tukey, is a wonderful set in it's own right. While it keynotes several beautiful Pennsylvania sites, it left out botanical pioneer John Bartram's original farm and garden, which dates back prior to the Revolution, and that did disappoint me somewhat - but I highly recommend it for those who have a passion for "places and plants".
By Bill
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I am enjoying each episode of the series, informative and enjoyable for any gardener. Each episode has good variety but you must realize it was produced in New England so the plant choices will vary for your part of the country.
By melody rash
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Any fan of Victory Garden will recognise the wit and expertise of Roger Swain my favorite gardener of all time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
lots of useful information
I could watch Roger Swain all day. He's funny, a veritable fountain of plant information, and so humble that he feels like an old friend. Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Norcutt
5.0 out of 5 stars
PPP - Preparation of a Profusion of Plants
This disc set is wonderful! A garden show that provides useful and reproducible information and results in the garden - not like other garden shows that focus more on entertainment... Read more
Published 7 months ago by yardsandmore
3.0 out of 5 stars
People, places and ?
This was a spin off of the original Maine gardening magazine that then went to New England, then went beyond. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Kyle Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Series!
This is a great series for those who love to garden. Very informative and entertaining. Lots of useful information.
Published on October 29, 2007 by Helen Josephine
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful Gardening Information
I had met Roger Swain at the TN Mastergardeners Meeting. He, I believe, was the one who donated a copy of People Places & Plants for their silent auction. Read more
Published on July 13, 2007 by Nina P. Castle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great show - People, Places, Plants.
It is so great to be able to watch all of Roger's shows.
Published on June 10, 2007 by D. Davis
