Binge it or skip it: This Is a Gardening Show – Galifianakis makes gardening cool

Films seriesTop News Binge it or skip it: This Is a Gardening Show – Galifianakis makes gardening cool Bingeitorskipit21 Relevant News Binge it or skip it: This Is a Gardening Show – Galifianakis makes gardening cool 28 August 2026 Where to eat and drink this weekend: spritz, Locatelli and kerpasto 28 August 2026 Cyprus to introduce digital driving licences under new EU rules 28 August 2026 Christina Karakondylou 28 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber The American docuseries This Is a Gardening Show, released on Netflix for Earth Day 2026, breathes new life into how we view gardening and proves that it is anything but dull. Hosted by the hilarious Zach Galifianakis, this six-part miniseries is an absolute joy that transforms horticulture into a comedic adventure. In just 15 to 20 minutes per episode, Galifianakis explores everything from apple orchards to cornfields. The show is structured perfectly for the modern viewer: it’s part educational lesson and part mischievous lark. One of the highlights is Zach’s interaction with elementary-school children. Using his signature awkward wit, he asks them absurd questions about vegetables, creating moments of pure, unscripted comedy that make the show fun for all ages. The production is technically beautiful. Director Brook Linder employs stunning time-lapses and psychedelic animations that make the plants feel truly alive. The soundtrack, featuring Mac DeMarco, adds to the laid-back atmosphere. It functions as a palate cleanser in a television landscape that often becomes heavy and stressful. You can truly relax while watching Zach self-deprecatingly learn about composting or foraging. However, beneath the humor lies a meaningful message. Zach passionately argues that “the future is agrarian,” urging families to reconnect with the natural world and understand where their food comes from. He handles this warning with a light touch, demonstrating in practice the reward of eating something we grew ourselves. The Verdict: A show for all ages that is worth watching. An absolute joy that will make you want to go outside and plunge your hands into the soil. Read more: Binge it or skip it: Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen – A match made in hell Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Where to eat and drink this weekend: spritz, Locatelli and kerpasto Cyprus to introduce digital driving licences under new EU rules Things to do on Friday, August 28 Mostly clear Friday before storms and hail arrive over the weekend Collision shuts lanes and snarls traffic on Nicosia–Larnaca highway (photos) Truck-car collision spills soil on Nicosia–Larnaca highway, lanes closed (photos+video) Heavy rain and hail hit mountain areas as heat warning stays (videos) Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.