Broadcast Premiere Thursday, March 19 at 8PM
For the first time, a new season of Garden Party, Alabama Public Television’s original lifestyle YouTube series that celebrates the joys of Southern cooking and gardening, is coming to broadcast.
“We are so excited to finally bring Garden Party to our broadcast audience!” Garden Party Producer/Director Jess Lingle said. “It has been such a cool experience to expand this show—which began on Instagram as short 3-minute videos—to a full-blown lifestyle series.”
In the season 4 premiere, spring is in the air. From soil to seeds, Garden Party host Trace Barnett delivers step-by-step instructions and insightful tips to start your spring garden off right, ending with a fond family recipe steeped in Appalachian tradition.
Barnett, an Alabama homesteader, author, cook, and entertainer, shares gardening tips and beloved family recipes—often with a modern twist—straight from his home kitchen and family farm in north Alabama.
“I’m hoping viewers get a sense of what Trace is all about in this first episode,” Lingle said. “Trace is a charming, energetic and welcoming host with endless creative ideas in the garden and the kitchen. And [he] loves to elevate classic recipes all while honoring his Southern roots.”
From Instagram to YouTube to broadcast, this isn’t Garden Party’s first time on TV, but it is the first time a full season of the show will be premiering exclusively on broadcast, with episode segments publishing on APT’s YouTube channel.
This season will see Barnett leaving the homestead to travel across the state and showcase iconic Southern traditions, culture and cuisine, providing a fresh perspective on the Alabama lifestyle.
Whether you’re a budding gardener or a seasoned home cook, Lingle says there is something for everyone.
How to Watch the Garden Party Season 4 Premiere
Don’t miss the Garden Party season 4 premiere Thursday, March 19 at 8 p.m. on APT broadcast, livestream, PBS.org and the PBS app. After the premiere, Garden Party will air at 8 p.m. on Thursdays with repeats Saturdays at 1:30 p.m.
Garden Party Spring Episode Guide
Garden Party, just like host Trace Barnett’s kitchen and garden, is guided by the temperate seasons, so the first four episodes are all about celebrating spring.
Episode 1: “Spring is Sprung”
Trace Barnett attacks spring gardening do’s and don’t’s, from soil amendment to seed starting, before celebrating the season with a traditional Appalachian recipe.
Episode 2: “The House in Bloom”
Trace Barnett helps you divide and conquer house plant propagation, mold clay into charming table decor and attract hummingbirds to your garden.
- Thu, Mar 26 at 8:00 pm on APTV
- Sat, Mar 28 at 1:30 pm on APTV
Episode 3: “Easter Sunday Dinner Special”
Trace Barnett visits Head Butcher Chris Spear to learn the best techniques for preparing a juicy and delicious ham for Easter Sunday dinner.
- Thu, Apr 2 at 8:00 pm on APTV
- Sat, Apr 4 at 1:30 pm on APTV
Episode 4: “Spruce Up Your Home”
Trace Barnett tackles spring cleaning DIY essentials like eco-friendly all-purpose cleaners and springtime decor.
- Thu, Apr 9 at 8:00 pm on APTV
- Sat, Apr 11 at 1:30 pm on APTV
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