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Eric Johnson is the host of GardenSMART that is broadcast throughout the United States on PBS stations. A plantsman, his formal training came at the University of Georgia where he was awarded the prestigious Dirr Scholarship. After graduating with a degree in Horticulture he became head of operations and director of propagation for several different Horticultural firms, culminating with being named Director of Horticulture for one of the oldest and most respected seed and plant companies in the U.S. Johnson continues to work on new plant introductions and growing techniques but importantly, he remains an avid gardener, sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with the GardenSMART audience.