From 'Two Ferns' to a Full Garden: Zach Galifianakis Gets His Hands Dirty for Netflix's 'This Is a Gardening Show'
Watch the trailer for the six-episode docuseries blends self-effacing comedy with environmental appreciation, premiering perfectly on Earth Day.
Summary
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Netflix has officially announced This Is a Gardening Show, a whimsical new unscripted series hosted by comedian Zach Galifianakis
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Rather than posing as an expert, Galifianakis approaches the subject as a curious beginner, learning the ropes of plant care alongside his audience
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The lighthearted, six-episode docuseries is set to premiere globally on Netflix on Earth Day, April 22, 2026
Zach Galifianakis is officially trading his two ferns for a full garden. Netflix has announced the upcoming release of This Is a Gardening Show, a refreshing and whimsical new docuseries hosted by the beloved comedian. Premiering perfectly in time for Earth Day, the unscripted series promises to blend Galifianakis’s signature self-effacing humor with a sincere appreciation for nature, the planet, and the people who cultivate it.
Instead of positioning himself as a seasoned horticultural expert, Galifianakis approaches the show as an eager and curious beginner. Across the series, he sets out to learn the fundamentals of plant care alongside his audience, interviewing everyone from quirky local experts and small-town farmers to curious kids. According to director Brook Linder, the genuine curiosity of the host drives the show: “Making this show often felt like Zach’s excuse to talk to other gardeners… You will see a grown man honestly gasp when shown the proper way to plant a seed.”
Produced by RadicalMedia in association with Billios Productions, the show aims to provide viewers with valuable, accessible, and educational tools to use in their own backyards while delivering plenty of laughs. Executive produced by Galifianakis, Frank Schema, and Jon Kamen, the series features six bite-sized episodes, each running an easily digestible 15 to 20 minutes long. As producer Chris Kim notes, the host brings an “infectious warmth” that makes the sometimes-daunting world of gardening accessible and delightful for all ages.
Ultimately, This Is a Gardening Show acts as a joyful, slightly bizarre celebration of the food we eat and the simple act of connecting with the earth, proving that you don’t need a green thumb to start digging in the dirt.
This Is a Gardening Show will be available to stream globally on Netflix starting April 22, 2026.
