Winnipeg in Bloom
WINNIPEG IN BLOOM tours 24 gardens ranging in size from an acre on the
Assiniboine River to vest-pocket gardens on small West End lots. See gardens
from every area of Winnipeg–from St Boniface to St James; from North
Kildonan to Fort Garry.
Producer, writer and narrator George Siamandas explores the gardens and
the passions that drive these gardeners. A diverse lot, Winnipeg's ardent
gardeners have grown miracle paradises throughout the city—from formal
restrained designs to the casual cottage gardens that peek through picket
fences. Also included in WINNIPEG IN BLOOM is a tour of the English Gardens
and views of several commercial landscapes.
Filming of the documentary was graced by beautiful weather and gardens
at their peak. Filmed in high definition format, WINNIPEG IN BLOOM will
recall the brilliant colour of summer even on the gloomiest days.
All photo credits: George Siamandas
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Distributed by NETA
NOLA Code: WPBL 000K1
Program Title:
WINNIPEG IN BLOOM
Program Length: 1/60 (TRT 56:26)
Feeddate/Time: Saturday, April 22, 2006 @ 2100-2200ET/513
*Feed-For-Record*
Closed Captioned: Yes
Stereo: No
DVI: No
Format: Letterbox
Suggested TV Ratings : TV-G
Short Description:
With more than 100 frost free days, and clay laden prairie soils, the
passionate gardeners of Winnipeg manage to grow outstanding gardens.
Each New Year, the gardeners emerge like artists ready to recreate a fresh
canvas of delight and exultation. They paint with form and color,
turning rubble piles into sanctuaries.
WINNIPEG IN BLOOM is the story of these gardens of love and hope.
These joyful, colorful, abundant, natural landscapes are nurtured like
beloved children to produce what nature had never intended.
WINNIPEG IN BLOOM visits more than two dozen Winnipeg gardens to learn
how their owners brought them to life and beauty. What do these gardens
mean to their tenders? How did they develop their passion for what
has become North America’s most popular hobby and pastime?
Shot in high-definition television, WINNIPEG IN BLOOM shows Winnipeg gardens
at their best.
Suggested Scheduling:
Weekend Flags:
None
Broadcast History: Prairie Public Television
Tag: “For more information about Prairie Public services, including
how to order copies of this production (DVD -$29.95 + s/h) call 1-800-359-6900
or visit our website at
www.prairiepublic.org .”
Rights: UNLIMITED rights for 3 years (UNL/3YRS) beginning 4/22/06; SCH/3YRS
VOD/3yrs; and non-commercial cable rights. Royalty free to NETA members
and subscribers.
Producer: George Siamandas and Prairie Public Television
Date Produced: 2004
Funding: Members of Prairie Public Television
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