James Underwood Crockett
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James "Jim" Underwood Crockett (October 9, 1915 - July 11, 1979) was the original host of PBS's The Victory Garden
, then called Crockett's Victory Garden. He had been chosen by producer Russell Morash
because he had previously written several gardening
books. The show debuted on April 16, 1975, and was focused on gardening at home. The garden was located outside WGBH
's studios in Allston, Massachusetts. Crockett died of cancer soon after the show became successful.
Crockett's gardening works included many volumes of the Time-Life
Encyclopedia of Gardening, including Wildflower Gardening, Perennials, and Flowering Shrubs. He later wrote three books of gardening advice based on the popular and much-loved PBS television series; the first, also called Crockett's Victory Garden, is a general–purpose guide to gardening, treating vegetables, and caring for outside flowers and houseplants. Its approach was unique among garden books, in that it was organized not by the plants in the garden but by the calendar—by the jobs required of you by your garden each month of the year. The second, Crockett's Indoor Garden, is a guide to taking care of houseplants. The third book, Crockett's Flower Garden, is devoted entirely to outdoor flowers. All three books are organized according to an annual calendar, detailing the tasks to be performed throughout the year.
Crockett was an alumnus of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture
in Amherst, Massachusetts
.
The Victory Garden (TV series)
The Victory Garden is an American public television program about gardening and other outdoor activities, produced by station WGBH in Boston, Massachusetts, and distributed by PBS...
, then called Crockett's Victory Garden. He had been chosen by producer Russell Morash
Russell Morash
Russell Morash is a television producer and director of many television programs produced through WGBH and airing on PBS.His shows include This Old House, The Victory Garden, and The New Yankee Workshop...
because he had previously written several gardening
Gardening
Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants. Ornamental plants are normally grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants are grown for consumption , for their dyes, or for medicinal or cosmetic use...
books. The show debuted on April 16, 1975, and was focused on gardening at home. The garden was located outside WGBH
WGBH-TV
WGBH-TV, channel 2, is a non-commercial educational public television station located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. WGBH-TV is a member station of the Public Broadcasting Service , and produces more than two-thirds of PBS's national prime time television programming...
's studios in Allston, Massachusetts. Crockett died of cancer soon after the show became successful.
Crockett's gardening works included many volumes of the Time-Life
Time-Life
Time–Life is a creator and direct marketer of books, music, video/DVD, and multimedia products. Its products are sold throughout North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia through television, print, retail, the Internet, telemarketing, and direct sales....
Encyclopedia of Gardening, including Wildflower Gardening, Perennials, and Flowering Shrubs. He later wrote three books of gardening advice based on the popular and much-loved PBS television series; the first, also called Crockett's Victory Garden, is a general–purpose guide to gardening, treating vegetables, and caring for outside flowers and houseplants. Its approach was unique among garden books, in that it was organized not by the plants in the garden but by the calendar—by the jobs required of you by your garden each month of the year. The second, Crockett's Indoor Garden, is a guide to taking care of houseplants. The third book, Crockett's Flower Garden, is devoted entirely to outdoor flowers. All three books are organized according to an annual calendar, detailing the tasks to be performed throughout the year.
Crockett was an alumnus of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture
Stockbridge School of Agriculture
The Stockbridge School of Agriculture is a fully accredited, two–year agricultural school that is part of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst campus. It was founded as part of the Massachusetts Agricultural College in 1918...
in Amherst, Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
Amherst is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States in the Connecticut River valley. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,819, making it the largest community in Hampshire County . The town is home to Amherst College, Hampshire College, and the University of Massachusetts...
.