Zach Galifianakis proves he’s not just the master of awkward celebrity interviews anymore with his delightfully chaotic new Netflix project This Is a Gardening Show streaming from Earth Day, April 22, 2026.
The comedian behind the legendary Between Two Ferns talkshow delivers a six-episode collection that defies easy categorization. Each installment runs between 15 and 20 minutes, making them perfect for casual viewing without overwhelming commitment.
While the episode titles suggest straightforward topics like “Apples,” “Tomatoes,” and “Root Vegetables,” the actual content meanders through the world of homegrown produce with no clear roadmap. Galifianakis visits farmers and horticulturists, learning practical skills like apple tree grafting and discovering why watering tomato plants from above compresses soil. He’s been cultivating his own garden for 25 years, yet approaches each segment with genuine enthusiasm and childlike wonder.
Despite the educational foundation, the show prioritizes entertainment over instruction. Galifianakis brings his characteristic non-sequitur style from his previous cult hit, asking tangential questions and going on unexpected tangents. However, instead of interviewing A-list celebrities, he sits down with young children from Brooklyn Elementary School in Comox, British Columbia.
These conversations prove both hilarious and surreal. He fires off questions about favorite foods (suggesting urinal cakes as an option), asks an 8-year-old how many children they have, and commits to inexplicable running jokes about Ryan Reynolds. From the children’s perspective, Galifianakis likely appears as the one saying absurd things, creating a beautifully chaotic dynamic.
The series carries an underlying message about reconnecting with nature and finding satisfaction in getting one’s hands dirty. Yet it never becomes preachy. Galifianakis simply cannot deliver serious commentary with a straight face, so the philosophy emerges naturally rather than feeling forced. He concludes each episode with the same line delivered to no one in particular: “The future is agrarian.”
The production style matches this carefree attitude. Bloopers weave throughout the footage, imperfections become endearing moments, and sometimes you’ll reach minute ten of a fifteen-minute episode realizing he’s barely touched the episode’s supposed subject matter. This lack of rigid structure somehow enhances the viewing experience. The show feels like a farmers’ market treasure rather than something mass-produced for supermarket shelves.
Galifianakis even offers memorable one-liners like “If I were to offer a remedy to the human condition, it would be a garden … or acid.” Yet despite all the absurdity, the gardening knowledge genuinely shines through.
This Is a Gardening Show succeeds by doing exactly what it wants. It’s quirky, silly, and absolutely committed to its own unconventional vision. For viewers seeking something different this Earth Day, this Netflix original delivers exactly what Galifianakis promises: a happy, easygoing experience that just happens to include some useful growing tips.
