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Paul James

Host of "Gardening by the Yard" on HGTV and "Home Grown Cooking" on DIY Network

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Paul James Biography

Paul James is a TV gardener from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Known as "The Gardener Guy," he was the host of the HGTV show "Gardening by the Yard" from 1996 to 2009. He was the creator, writer and senior producer and shot almost the entire show in his own backyard.

In the late 1980s, James began doing a gardening segment on a Tulsa CBS station. A few years later he read an article that HGTV was being launched. He called Scripps Howard Broadcasting and asked for a meeting. James was told if he could get to their headquarters they would meet with him. He did and Gardening by the Yard was born.

James' show explored topics familiar to the average home gardener, such as lawn care, growing vegetables, pruning trees, and instilling an interest in gardening in young people, in an informative yet light and irreverent style. Nearly all of his pre-2000 shows were filmed on his Tulsa property, and James produced most of the show's content himself. Later episodes usually included one or more segments by a respected lawn and garden expert and devoted more attention to organic gardening and topics that were more upscale or technical.

In addition to his work on "Gardening by the Yard," James has hosted numerous HGTV specials, including a "Rose Parade," as well as a short-lived cooking show, "Paul James' Homegrown Cooking" that ran from 1998 to 2000.

He can now be found at Southwood Garden Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he continues to educate the public about gardening and yard care.

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  • What are the speaker fees for Paul James

    Speaking fees for Paul James, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul James are under $10,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul James, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Paul James speak about?

    Paul James is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Home and Garden Personalities, Lifestyle, Real Estate.
  • Where does Paul James travel from?

    Paul James generally travels from Tulsa, OK, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Paul James’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Paul James for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul James for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul James or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Host of "Gardening by the Yard" on HGTV and "Home Grown Cooking" on DIY Network

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Paul James Biography

Paul James is a TV gardener from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Known as "The Gardener Guy," he was the host of the HGTV show "Gardening by the Yard" from 1996 to 2009. He was the creator, writer and senior producer and shot almost the entire show in his own backyard.

In the late 1980s, James began doing a gardening segment on a Tulsa CBS station. A few years later he read an article that HGTV was being launched. He called Scripps Howard Broadcasting and asked for a meeting. James was told if he could get to their headquarters they would meet with him. He did and Gardening by the Yard was born.

James' show explored topics familiar to the average home gardener, such as lawn care, growing vegetables, pruning trees, and instilling an interest in gardening in young people, in an informative yet light and irreverent style. Nearly all of his pre-2000 shows were filmed on his Tulsa property, and James produced most of the show's content himself. Later episodes usually included one or more segments by a respected lawn and garden expert and devoted more attention to organic gardening and topics that were more upscale or technical.

In addition to his work on "Gardening by the Yard," James has hosted numerous HGTV specials, including a "Rose Parade," as well as a short-lived cooking show, "Paul James' Homegrown Cooking" that ran from 1998 to 2000.

He can now be found at Southwood Garden Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he continues to educate the public about gardening and yard care.

Paul James Videos

  • Plants for the Shade with Paul James
    Gardening Guy Paul James joins Host Casey Hentges to identify some great plants for shady locations.
  • In The Garden With Paul James: Preparing Your Beds
    It's time to start getting those beds ready for planting! Paul James, with Southwood Landscape and Garden Center, says you need to start thinking...
  • In The Garden with Paul James
    In The Garden with Paul James

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  • How do I book Paul James to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Paul James for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Paul James, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Paul James or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Paul James

    Speaking fees for Paul James, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Paul James are under $10,000 for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Paul James, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Paul James speak about?

    Paul James is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Home and Garden Personalities, Lifestyle, Real Estate.
  • Where does Paul James travel from?

    Paul James generally travels from Tulsa, OK, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Paul James’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Paul James for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Paul James for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Paul James or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Paul James is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Paul James for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Paul James generally travels from Tulsa, OK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sasha Andreev, Matt Blashaw, Alison Victoria, Emily Henderson and Candice Olson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paul James for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Paul James Speaker Videos

  • Plants for the Shade with Paul James
    Gardening Guy Paul James joins Host Casey Hentges to identify some great plants for shady locations.
    In The Garden With Paul James: Preparing Your Beds
    It's time to start getting those beds ready for planting! Paul James, with Southwood Landscape and Garden Center, says you need to start thinking about improving the soil health of your beds now by...
  • In The Garden with Paul James
    In The Garden with Paul James

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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