One of America's favorite TV gardeners is Paul James - THE Garden Guy - creator and host of HGTV's top-rated show, Gardening by the Yard. Yet after an astounding 13-year run, the show came to an end. Paul had a unique way of educating and entertaining his viewers with his light-hearted humor and approachable demeanor. He was the gardener next door that everyone wished was their neighbor. In the 10 years since the show ended, Paul has been out of the public spotlight, and his fans miss him. In this episode, host Joe Lamp'l catches up with Paul in his own home garden, and viewers are all invited to this long-overdue reunion. Local Angle: Atlanta area viewers will marvel at the productivity and abundance of host, Joe Lamp'l's thriving organic garden. Joe and Paul discuss steps for success as they tour the garden and grounds at Joe's GardenFarm.

Noted author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich knows a thing or two about gardening. This soil scientist and avid gardener has perfected the art and science of making great compost, and he's known for another specialty - growing unusual fruit. In this episode, we're back to visit Lee once again. This time, we dig into some of the other fascinating pursuits of this ever-curious and sought-after garden authority. Local Angle: New Paltz, NY resident and national authority on horticulture, Lee Reich shares tips for successfully growing fruit from his backyard farmden. This episode also features a segment from the iconic Mohonk Mountain House.

In too many places of our country, there is no place left for wildlife, but in the landscapes and gardens we ourselves create. Noted author Doug Tallamy illustrates how the choices we make as gardeners can profoundly impact the diversity of life in our yards, towns and on our planet. Local Angle: Urban sprawl is rampant all over the country, but local resident and international hero, Dr. Doug Tallamy shares the key steps we can all apply to restoring important populations of insects and pollinators - critical to healthy ecosystems and biodiversity.

For many, the longing for a more rural lifestyle comes calling sooner or later, with just a small plot of land out in the country for a weekend getaway. While experience is still the best teacher, we'll show you some of the most important considerations you need to know - before taking the plunge. Local Angle: Farming is challenging work no matter where you live. But these three Atlanta, GA area farmers know how to grow abundant gardens and crops while turning a weekend hobby into a thriving business.

Birds bring a dynamic element to our gardens, but more importantly, they play an important role in organic pest management, biodiversity and seed dispersal. This episode delves into the key elements we can incorporate to attract and protect the widest diversity of birds to your landscape. Local Angle: Longtime resident and former NYC powerhouse business executive, Margaret Roach maintains a thriving 2-acre garden that is a wildlife habitat to many creatures, especially birds. Margaret shares some of her top tips for attracting and protecting backyard songbirds.

For most people, the term meadow conjures visions of sweeping fields of grasses and multi-colored blooms. This episode explores how gardeners can enjoy the diversity, beauty, and low maintenance benefits of this pollination haven even from small space or balcony gardens. Local Angle: As gardeners and weekend warriors look to reduce their lawn space while finding new ways to attract more pollinators and beneficial insects, installing mini-meadows in place of part of your lawn or problem growing area can offer a beautiful and low maintenance solution. Burlington, Vermont sets the stage for the how-to steps anyone can apply anywhere.

When it comes to year-round vegetable gardening, Niki Jabbour wrote the book. She easily earned the Year-round Badge of Honor by living in one of the most unlikely places - Halifax, Nova Scotia. There, the first frost of the year shows up about mid-October and frigid temperatures persist typically until mid-May. Yet, Niki harvests fresh produce from her garden 365 days a year. Host, Joe Lamp'l visits Niki in her garden to uncover many tips we can each use to extend or get more out of our growing seasons. Local Angle: Although this show features a Nova Scotia gardener and garden, the concept of cold-climate gardening applies to many northern cities in the United States. Guest host, Niki Jabbour's time tested tips can be applied in many growing regions of the U.S to extend the seasons and maximize the bounty.