About this season
GARDENFIT takes a new approach to gardening, based on the premise that gardening should be joyful, not painful. It’s a first-of-its-kind fusion of stunning garden tours and common-sense self-care, teaching viewers how to take care of their bodies while taking care of their gardens.
Episodes (13)
1. Bees, Blooms and Bracelets
Aired 18 March 2024
Jewelry designer Nicholas Varney employs gemstones, exotic woods, pearls and other natural materials with precious stones to make his fine jewelry; body positioning and stretches to help back pain.
2. A Vase for Every Flower
Aired 25 March 2024
Ceramicist Frances Palmer learns how to correct her posture issues resulting from long hours in the garden and studio.
3. Edible Classroom
Aired 1 April 2024
Alice Waters, creator of the farm-to-table movement and founder of the Edible Schoolyard Project, learns a simple routine to restore shoulder movement and reduce stress while harvesting fruit trees.
4. Sticks and Stones
Aired 8 April 2024
Environmental artist Patrick Dougherty tries a series of movements to increase flexibility in the ankle and restore function to the lower legs.
5. Field of Dreams
Aired 15 April 2024
Flower farmers and designers Jenny Elliott and her husband, Luke Franco, find relief from repetitive bending with spinal stretches.
6. Little Worlds With Big Ideas
Aired 22 April 2024
Visual artist Paula Hayes learns self-massage to loosen hand muscles and build forearm strength to protect her wrists.
7. Painting With Nature
Aired 29 April 2024
Painter Jose Alvarez learns three simple movements to reduce shoulder and arm pain.
8. A Symphony of Native Plants
Aired 6 May 2024
Cynthia Meyers uses native plants to make havens for birds, bees and butterflies in her garden retreat; easing shoulder and knee pain through better body alignment.
9. Staging From the Outside In
Aired 13 May 2024
Designer Meredith Baer creates a tiered garden oasis with fruit trees and peaceful seating areas; resolving hip pain through stretches and exercises.
10. Plants and All That Jazz
Aired 20 May 2024
Musician Leslie Martin's quarter-acre plot in New Orleans features English cottage-style gardening and Japanese traditional accents; relieving overworked hands with pebble massages and stretches.
11. Framing Mother Nature
Aired 27 May 2024
Photographer Marion Brenner's style informs her gardens, filled with unique plants; relieving chest tightness and improving posture with a warmup and cool down series.
12. Garden Rooms With a View
Aired 3 June 2024
Bunny Williams creates garden rooms and walkways that flow naturally; how to bend in the garden for strong hips and good balance.
13. Recipes on Fire
Aired 10 June 2024
Chef James Gop focuses on sustainability; reducing lower back pain by using the hips correctly.