Zach Galifianakis hosts gardening series

Zach Galifianakis’ gardening series for Netflix has resurfaced in social posts this week as viewers circulated favorable reviews of the show and placed it alongside a broader burst of spring gardening television. A May 20 X post from user juleshyman linked to a review of the series, “This Is a Gardening Show,” which premiered on April 22, 2026, on Netflix. Netflix describes the program as a six-episode documentary in which Galifianakis “digs into the world of gardening” with “curious kids and eccentric experts.” (bbc.com) (netflix.com) The renewed attention has coincided with coverage of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in Britain, where presenters including Monty Don and Arit Anderson have been featured in TV listings and promotional material this week. That overlap has pulled Galifianakis’ series into a wider conversation about gardening shows that mix instruction with personality-driven hosting. ### What exactly is Zach Galifianakis hosting? Netflix released “This Is a Gardening Show” on Earth Day, April 22, with six episodes running about 15 to 20 minutes each. (netflix.com) The streamer says Galifianakis interviews children and specialists while exploring subjects including apples, tomatoes, foraging, root vegetables, corn and compost. The series is positioned less as a straight how-to program than as a documentary-comedy hybrid. Netflix’s Tudum site said Galifianakis uses his “self-effacing humor” across six episodes aimed at helping families understand where food comes from and reconnect with the natural world. (bbc.com) ### Why are people calling it “delightful” and “pleasant”? NPR critic David Bianculli, in a review republished by KQED on May 11, called the show Galifianakis’ “delightful new Netflix series.” Bianculli wrote that the host talks with farmers, horticultural experts and children, and said Galifianakis “clearly has fun, and so do his guests.” (netflix.com) Pajiba reviewer Dustin Rowles wrote on April 28 that he found the series “absolutely delightful,” while The Review Geek described it as “a surprisingly light watch.” The Associated Press, in an April 21 feature, said Galifianakis brings “wide-eyed curiosity” to gardening in a format that feels “at once sincere and ridiculous.” (netflix.com) ### What is in the show besides jokes? Vancouver Island is a major setting for the series. Bianculli wrote that the show was filmed there and said each farmer Galifianakis visits is “a true character,” while CBC reported last month that the program features interviews with farmers and children across Vancouver Island in British Columbia. (kqed.org) Galifianakis also presents himself as a learner rather than a gardening authority. The Associated Press reported that he said he had been gardening “on and off” for 25 years, and Netflix’s episode guide shows him learning practical topics such as grafting, composting and tomato-growing from experts. (pajiba.com) ### How does this connect to Chelsea Flower Show coverage? The BBC said the RHS Chelsea Flower Show returned from Sunday, May 17, 2026, with coverage across BBC platforms this week. (kqed.org) Radio Times’ presenters guide for Chelsea 2026 said the lineup includes Monty Don, while related Chelsea coverage has also highlighted Arit Anderson among the on-air gardening personalities tied to the event. Those are separate programs, but the timing helps explain why Galifianakis’ Netflix series is being discussed now. (ap.org) Social posts this week have grouped his show with Chelsea-related coverage as audiences look for seasonal gardening television to watch. ### Where can viewers find the next step? Netflix’s series page says all six episodes of “This Is a Gardening Show” are available now on the service. BBC Chelsea Flower Show coverage is continuing this week, with Monty Don and other presenters appearing across scheduled broadcasts and iPlayer streams tied to the 2026 event. (bbc.com) (netflix.com)