On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden - a community that lives by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society. They maintain an open-door policy to anyone seeking to join their ranks, but new people must submit to an initiation period. Some barely last a week, others are forced to leave, and a chosen few will call The Garden home for good. Questions continue to arise about the cult-like vibes of the controversial community, but this spring is different. Cameras have been granted unprecedented access to The Garden, documenting its spread to new locations deep in the Ozarks. Founded as a cooperative, "leaderless" community, The Garden could be viewed as a post-apocalyptic wonderland free of societal rules.
Season 1
6 episodes
1. Welcome to The GardenAn off-grid community accused of being a cult invites cameras in.K12CC47minOct 29, 2023
2. Suspicious MindsA group member calls the cops. Tyler M. grows suspicious of the commune.K12CC43minOct 29, 2023
3. Group ConsensusLoyalties are tested as the group vote approaches to allow Tyler to stay.K12CC42minNov 5, 2023
4. A Tale of Two TylersTyler M. takes on a leadership role and butts heads with Tyler C.K12CC41minNov 12, 2023
5. The Garden FracturesTeam Tree and Team Patrick are at odds, threatening the entire collective. A tornado hits The Garden.K12CC41minNov 19, 2023
6. Commune or Cult?Tree's party has him at odds with Patrick. Tisheila, spiraling, flees The Garden. Tyler builds a storm shelter.K12CC42minNov 26, 2023
The Garden: Commune or Cult
On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden - a community that lives by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society. They maintain an open-door policy to anyone seeking to join their ranks, but new people must submit to an initiation period. Some barely last a week, others are forced to leave, and a chosen few will call The Garden home for good. Questions continue to arise about the cult-like vibes of the controversial community, but this spring is different. Cameras have been granted unprecedented access to The Garden, documenting its spread to new locations deep in the Ozarks. Founded as a cooperative, "leaderless" community, The Garden could be viewed as a post-apocalyptic wonderland free of societal rules.
