Paul Epsom

Home & Backyard
hb@wnep.com

Paul is the eighth in a family of ten, the rest still thriving in England. Paul moved to the U.S. when he met his wife Kristine, almost 20 year's ago. Paul's gardening career goes back to his childhood. His mother, Barbara, was a keen gardener, an active member of the RHS, and from her, Paul learned all the basics as a child in large Edwardian Homes. He has been gardening ever since, both professionally and for pleasure.

Presently, Paul runs a garden center in Pennsylvania, Greystone Gardens. It features a unique collection of plants and gardening accessories. The garden center includes a seasonal Cafe. Greystone Gardens can be visited on the web at www.GreystoneG.com.

In regards to his TV work

Paul has been featured on Pennsylvania local television in WNEP's successful Home and Backyard TV program for well over 400 episodes now. Paul is now also working with WGBH on the PBS Emmy Award winning program The Victory Garden. In 2003, 2004, 2005 and this year,

Paul has won Garden Globe awards for his TV work The award is given by the Garden Writer's association for work of an outstanding quality. The PBS production is nationally broadcast in all 50 states, and Paul is working his fifth season with the Victory Garden. Paul's Home garden and his garden center have been featured on recent episodes of the show.

Early this year, Paul made several appearances on the CBS Early Show, broadcast nationally out of Manhattan.

Paul's teaching experience is apparent in his succinct "how-to" segments, which help viewers see gardening and their gardens in a creative light. Paul's love of the art of gardening shines through, along with his British humor and energy. He adds a personable touch that makes gardening attractive to those who would never dream of watching such a program!

Paul enjoys all kinds of outdoor activities. Golf, tennis and soccer He particularly loves to ride his snowboard and has been teaching at Elk Mountain for the past few of seasons. Late winter is spent recuperating and reading history books!

Paul was born in London, England on 15th October 1956. He is educated at Warwick University and London University. He holds an honors degree in Psychology and post graduate studies in Education. Paul holds the Royal Horticultural Society's Level 2 Certificate of Horticulture. He has taught in public and private schools in England and the USA. Paul presently lives Clarks Summit, PA with his wife Kristine and two boys Anatoli (12) and William (11). And opps, I almost forgot, Harry Jr, the Irish terrier!

Recent Articles

  • Summertime Plant Pruning 101

    Posted on: 9:00 am, August 25, 2012, by , updated on: 10:09am, August 24, 2012

    Paul Epsom shows how to properly prune plants in your garden. And, a flashback to last year to check on...
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  • Green Man Exterminator

    Posted on: 9:00 am, August 25, 2012, by , updated on: 09:45am, August 24, 2012

    Do YOU have a pest problem in your home or business? Not to worry, Green Man Exterminator in East Stroudsburg...
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  • Paul Epsom’s Essence of Summer

    Posted on: 9:00 am, August 11, 2012, by , updated on: 11:17am, August 10, 2012

    Paul checks out three plants in his garden during mid-summer.
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  • Keeping Your Plants Hydrated

    Posted on: 9:00 am, August 4, 2012, by , updated on: 02:20pm, July 30, 2012

    Paul Epsom of Greystone Gardens demonstrates how to keep you plants hydrated during the dry weather.
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  • The Perfect Shrubs

    Posted on: 9:00 am, July 7, 2012, by , updated on: 12:37pm, July 5, 2012

      Shrubs make or break your home landscape.   They can get easily out of control and become overgrown.  Greystone Gardens‘...
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  • Gifford Pinchot Gardens

    Posted on: 9:00 am, July 7, 2012, by , updated on: 12:28pm, July 5, 2012

    Grey Towers is the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, first chief of the US Forest Service and twice Governor of...
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  • Mulch like the Pros

    Posted on: 9:00 am, June 30, 2012, by , updated on: 01:28pm, June 28, 2012

    Paul Epsom of Greystone Gardens has the tools you need to have to make your garden look like you have...
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  • The Magnificent Nemours Gardens

    Posted on: 9:00 am, June 23, 2012, by , updated on: 04:59pm, June 22, 2012

    Alfred Dupont built the Nemours Mansion and Gardens for his second wife Alicia.  This magnificent estate is in Wilmington Delaware. ...
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  • Trimming Catmint Plants & Surprise Tip #2

    Posted on: 9:00 am, June 23, 2012, by , updated on: 05:07pm, June 22, 2012

    Paul Epsom of Greystone Gardens shows us how to give an ol’ American crew cut to your catmint plants around...
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  • Bartram’s Garden

    Posted on: 9:00 am, June 23, 2012, by , updated on: 05:00pm, June 22, 2012

    “…the Botanick fire set me in such A flame as is not to be quenched untill death or I explore...
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  • Plants Perfect for a Living Wall

    Posted on: 9:00 am, June 9, 2012, by , updated on: 10:28am, June 7, 2012

    Plants that cling and creep over a trellis or on a surface often look gorgeous but there are so many...
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  • Superior Walls

    Posted on: 9:00 am, June 2, 2012, by , updated on: 11:13am, May 31, 2012

    Using Superior Walls is a great way to keep your home energy efficient right from the very beginning of construction.  ...
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