Zach Galifianakis Swaps Two Ferns for Full Garden in New Netflix Series on Earth Day
If you’ve ever felt that gardening deserves more love in mainstream entertainment, your moment has arrived.
Zach Galifianakis, the beloved comedian best known for his hilariously awkward celebrity interviews on Between Two Ferns, is heading back to Netflix — and this time, he’s trading the talk show set for something much closer to the soil.
The new series is called This Is a Gardening Show, and yes, that delightfully straightforward title tells you exactly what you’re getting. But don’t let the simplicity fool you.
What Galifianakis and his creative team have put together promises to be a genuinely heartfelt celebration of growing things, wrapped in the kind of warm, offbeat humor that has made the 56-year-old comedian a household name.
And for anyone already knee-deep in spring planting plans, the timing could not be more perfect.
This Is a Gardening Show will debut on Netflix on April 22 — Earth Day.
For gardeners who already mark the spring calendar with seed-starting dates, last frost estimates and transplanting schedules, having a brand-new gardening series land right in the heart of the season feels like a gift.
The series will consist of six episodes, each running between 15 and 20 minutes. That compact format means you can easily fit an episode into a lunch break or wind down with one after a long afternoon in the garden.
It’s the kind of bite-sized entertainment that respects your time while still delivering substance.
Zach Galifianakis Is Not an Expert — and That’s the Point
What makes this show particularly appealing for gardeners of all experience levels is Galifianakis’ approach.
Rather than presenting himself as someone who already knows everything about horticulture, he’s coming to the subject as a curious learner.
Netflix described the show as a “refreshing and whimsical take on gardening” when releasing the official trailer on March 18 on YouTube.
“Galifianakis approaches the subject with curiosity and self-effacing humor, admitting that his goal is to learn alongside the audience,” the logline reads.
That kind of humility is refreshing. Anyone who has ever fumbled through their first attempt at composting or puzzled over why their tomatoes won’t set fruit knows that gardening is a lifelong learning process.
Having a host who openly embraces that beginner’s mindset — while also being one of the funniest people in comedy — makes for an irresistible combination.
“The series blends lighthearted comedy with a sincere appreciation for humans and nature. Ultimately, This Is a Gardening Show is about the joy of connecting with the earth and people,” Netflix added.
A Host Who Genuinely Wants to Learn
The people who worked behind the scenes on the show make it clear that Galifianakis’ interest in gardening is not just a bit. It’s real.
Director Brook Linder offered a revealing look at what filming was actually like.
“He is genuinely interested in how to grow stuff. Making this show often felt like Zach’s excuse to talk to other gardeners,” Linder said, per Variety.
“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,” he added.
Producer Chris Kim echoed that sense of infectious enthusiasm.
“Zach brings an infectious warmth and humor that makes the world of gardening accessible and delightful for all ages,” said Kim, per Variety. “He can leave you in stitches one moment and, in the next breath, have you genuinely convinced that horse manure is the chocolate soufflé of the gardening world and before you know it, you’re googling the nearest stable.”
Aside from Linder and Kim, the creative team includes executive producers Frank Scherma and Jon Kamen. Galifianakis serves as both host and executive producer of the show
The series is produced by RadicalMedia in association with Galifianakis’ Billios Productions.
From Two Ferns to an Entire Garden
The leap from Between Two Ferns to a full gardening series has a certain poetic logic.
Galifianakis’ iconic comedy talk show, which ran from 2008 to 2018, famously featured the comedian sitting between two potted ferns while conducting deadpan, intentionally uncomfortable interviews with celebrities.
Netflix released Between Two Ferns: The Movie, a mockumentary film based on that popular talk show, in 2019 — more than six years ago.
Now, instead of just two ferns serving as set decoration, Galifianakis is immersing himself in the full, sprawling world of gardens and the people who tend them. It’s a natural evolution that feels both surprising and somehow inevitable.
Mark your calendar. April 22 on Netflix. Your garden — and your funny bone — will thank you.
This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
