Netflix is bringing gardening, and Zach Galifianakis’s sense of humor, to a new series next month.
The streamer has released a trailer for This Is A Gardening Show, a six-episode series hosted by Galifianakis that premieres on Earth Day, April 22. In the trailer, Galifianakis says, “If I were to offer a remedy to the human condition, it would be a garden. Or acid,”
Director Brook Linder said Galifianakis’s interest in the subject was real.
“He is genuinely interested in how to grow stuff,” Linder said. “Making this show often felt like Zach’s excuse to talk to other gardeners. I kinda think his garden was struggling and he needed help he couldn’t get by walking up to these people in their backyard. You will see a grown man honestly gasp when shown the proper way to plant a seed. This is peak TV.”
Chris Kim is the producer. Galifianakis, Frank Schema and Jon Kamen are executive producers.
Netflix described the series as “a refreshing and whimsical take on gardening, hosted by Zach Galifianakis.”
“Rather than positioning himself as an expert, Galifianakis approaches the subject with curiosity and self-effacing humor, with the goal of learning alongside his audience and giving viewers valuable, accessible, and educational tools to use in their own gardens,” Netflix said.
The streamer said the series “blends lighthearted comedy with a sincere appreciation for people and the planet and is ultimately about the joy of connecting with the earth.”
