The Garden Song

[@TwilaKropf]

Hearing and watching John Denver singing his nature friendly songs is like a breath of fresh air. It reminds me of the days of yesteryear, back in the good old days.

[@Brandon31687]

John 15:17-18 17 This is my command: Love each other. The World Hates the Disciples 18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.

[@carriezombie3147]

He had such a pure and beautiful soul

[@eligeorgea2283]

Rest in Peace, Dave Mallett, the author of this lovely song. 🌱

[@ozzy8286]

One of the best singers ever

[@Philosphyfanatic]

This song always touches my heart! John Denver and Jim Henson were both wonderful souls!

[@pattidougherty6513]

I first heard this song when Dr.Patrick Quillen sang it. Both versions are wonderful imo!

[@PixiDusted]

Woah!! Ok so my son & I are watching an episode of Young Sheldon when Connie’s BF begins singing this song. It sparked something in my brain from 43 years ago, second grade music class. My teacher taught us this song and I hadn’t thought of it since then. ❤ Never knew it was John Denver, added bonus!!

[@davidvitullo8581]

A great show John Denver a great amazing singer Jim Henson was great i miss John Denver he was taken from us way to soon. I love John Denver RIP 😎🤘🤘🎸🎸🎸🎸🌹🌹❤️❤️🙏🏋️🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🎸🎸🌹

[@Braveanimal]

He has such a wonderfull soft steady voice! Just a guitar, a choir and some muppets is all it take to make me smile from my toes up!

[@musiclover1944]

He was such a special person. I don't think his music will ever 'go out of style'. It came from the heart..his heart. I remember singing this song with my grandaughter when she was five. Thanks for the memories.

[@amphetameanqueen]

Singing flowers and watermelons, how muppetly perfect.

[@tigerstar1759]

so true

[@hoshimaruhajime7933]

That watermelon looks so cute

[@MikeJ2023]

I haven’t seen a singing flower since college. Acid is a hell of a drug.

[@mintyfresh2357]

@@MikeJ2023 ahhahahahahahahahahha

[@elrip1]

I miss him. Just so great. Just so beautiful and soulful. My heart is so much bigger and gentler because of Mr Denver. Tears of joy brother John. Thank you.

[@ProdigalBonfyre]

There is such a warmth and sweetness to John Denver . . . so sad that he was taken from us so early.

[@maryspinker]

I raised my kids in the 70s and the muppet show was a big deal in our house - any time john was on was a treat. what a great time to be alive and raising kids. thanks, john and muppets. make sure you listen to "poems, prayers, and promises". amen

[@trry699]

Written by David Mallet in 1975. Done by many folk singers like Pete Seeger, David LaMotte, Paul Stookey of Peter Paul and Mary, to name a few. But, my favorite version is done by Arlo Guthrie.

[@katewillis7871]

The writer of this song, David Mallett, just passed away yesterday. I think many kids in school sang this song and just tbought id let people know we lost a good storyteller.

[@garmadonthesensei59]

Sang this in 1st grade, now I’m in college. No idea this was from the Muppets!! Now my life is complete 😭❤️

[@HiHi-lt1cb]

Same here!! It brings back so many memories :(( I still remembered a lot of the words!

[@raak4070]

Pete seeger sang it too. Both sound really nice

[@garmadonthesensei59]

@@raak4070 Love your profile pic!

[@raak4070]

@@garmadonthesensei59 thanks yours is cool too

[@casaundramay4191]

I just saw your comment! My twin boys sang this song in the first grade as well?! I don’t suppose you went to grade school in Anacortes, WA? My boys are almost 21 now. 😊

[@newlyweds4ever]

Two amazing, kind souls - John Denver and Jim Henson. Both of their beautiful messages live on, and always will. Thank you for posting this delightful video.

[@FeelHarmoniqueArko]

Denver's voice is love!!!!

[@cannibalisticrequiem]

Such a simple, beautiful song! You are dearly missed John! The world could do with your and Jim's pure love for mankind and Mother Earth! ❤

[@casaundramay4191]

My twin boys sang this song in first grade with their class & I cried like a baby. 14 years later, it still warms my heart.

[@Daniel-ed1ht]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, my heart melt

[@TheMartinick]

Just miss John Denver sooo much. He gave us all a better life with his songs and singing! LS

[@milosterwheeler2520]

Never knew of this song. It was lovely and John's voice was perfect as always. It figures the Muppets would sing it with him.

[@debbysmith5346]

The U of Md College Park campus there is a bench with a bronze statue of Jim Henson with Kermit sitting on his knees. In his memory. When I was feeling down I would go there and just sit.

[@ThePreciousguitar87]

John Denver was the most down to earth guy, his songs will last forever! It´s very sad that he´s gone too soon! His voice goes straight to heart & he really had something to say! RIP!

[@phillipblender7502]

😮Anen

[@terryjohnson1802]

Great song...I saw John in concert three times....definitely a class act.

[@johndybala8580]

I saw him in concert in Rhode Island in 1994, during my summer break from Colorado State University, and I wore my CSU hat to the show. After the concert, several fans lined up near his bus hoping for a quick view of him as he was leaving. He quickly made his way along the gauntlet, clearly just trying to get to his bus, but when he got to me, he saw the hat. He pointed to it, smiled very warmly, clasped both his hands around mine, and said, "Good luck in school. Thanks for coming." I took up race-walking a few years ago (5K, 10K, etc.) and I have a pre-race playlist I listen to, during which I stretch out, do some deep-breathing exercises, and pray before heading to the start line. This song is on that playlist and I think of that encounter every time.

[@MegaMusiclover1234]

John Denver and the Muppets, a perfect combination. What a fun and nice person he was. I never met him but some of my students did when our school choir sang back up for him several years ago. They commented later that it was a real pleasure to work with him. I told them that I was not surprised. What a kind soul. I miss him. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@darrenroskam]

Nobody comes along to replace these great guys, and their work is, like many have said, absent from the radio and tv. John Denver and Jim Henson...what a team. They are missed

[@pytko3]

One of the many reasons this show was made of pure win.

[@wrestlingloverslikeme4932]

so true

[@LokiLauefeyson]

@Lord Farquaad: I'm the Gingerbread Man! his plane crashed and he died. Sad 😔. Such a talented man

[@LokiLauefeyson]

@Lord Farquaad: I'm the Gingerbread Man! mine too

[@LokiLauefeyson]

@Lord Farquaad: I'm the Gingerbread Man! john Lithgow or John Denver? John Lithgow is the American actor who voiced Lord Farquaad in Shrek. Did he sing this song? 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@LokiLauefeyson]

@Lord Farquaad: I'm the Gingerbread Man! yes I saw. Even you sang it, right?

[@PlantPerson58]

I really miss John Denver. He was so much a part of my life when I was growing up.

[@kraphtieone]

I have been searching for this online for a long time. We have all of the Muppet Shows on DVD, and my daughter and I watch weekly. I have always wanted to share this with my friends..now I can! I love the Muppets and John Denver!

[@xxAceXPxx]

This song was one of my grandfathers favorite song. He wanted to play it at his funeral so we let him. It made everyone smile . I guess he wanted to make everyone a bit less sad.

[@Alpha121198]

That's a terribly lovely tale... (Excuse how I speak, I forgot how to talk like a normal person last year.)

[@StephFrandsen]

Such a pure sound, no garbagey thoughts or slang. Such a beautiful singer.

[@anthonydanna3437]

The vegetables arent bad either

[@seanmanahan477]

Always loved this song

[@peecee1384]

I can’t think of a better song about the joys of gardening and growing things 👍🥰

[@princetorrentchampionthebr3306]

I grew up listening to this song, especially when I was camping!!! So beautiful, LOVE JOHN!!!!

[@sarahcrowe8367]

I just love his voice, down to my core. I forget how beautiful music can be with what is on the radio and tv now

[@HomeGypsy]

Thanks! I REALLY needed that song, today. Happy Birthday, John Denver!!!

[@BuddyBoy600alt]

This October will be the 20th anniversary of the tragic death. John Denver was killed in a helicopter accident in October of 1997.

[@dorothyrietzel7425]

I enjoyed that so much. John Denver was a wonderful singer.

[@KimikoTheWolfgirl]

One of the core memories of my life, came from this song.

[@Kuson2]

My Kindergarten Teacher Mrs. Smith used to sing this to us in class, she was such a sweet a loving teacher! I'm 31 now. I have forgotten a lot of things over the years, but her class and this song were not among those things. Sometimes I miss the simple times.

[@elizabeths.800]

wow i miss my childhood and simple days

[@joynjrny]

I will never look at a vegetable the same! I have loved this song for years. I didn't know he did this tune with the muppets until I saw it here on You Tube. Thanks for posting it!

[@yahuchanonyakov]

Mr. Denver has been, and continues to be, a tremendous inspiration to me on the guitar.....

[@ohannahdad]

I have many reasons to be thankful for the time frame my life has been spent in. John Denver is one of those reasons.

[@clairemarkham3485]

Such an beautiful song by an amazing man xxxxxx

[@a.katherinesuetterlin3028]

Love this song, and loved JD's voice. Grew up listening to his recording of Christmas stuff with the Muppets. To those mentioning JD's struggles, etc and the idea of him going or not going to heaven because of his faith, or lack thereof: This planet is not an easy one to live on, and it's so easy to become angry, even as your soul wants peace wherever you can find it. The songs JD recorded, particularly the environmental ones, were reflective, I think of what he truly felt deep inside, and wanted to express, even as he got caught up in his ego. And as for the notion that JD wasn't Christian...I don't know about that. I didn't know him personally. But I believe he deserved and still deserves forgiveness all the same, just because he was human, and struggled with personal stuff, just as we all do.

[@keithhanley7796]

I couldn't have said it better myself.

[@markhenry6622]

It's amazing how many people believe in religion, rather than just being good to others, which is all that matters.

[@olgavarela3647]

And who are we to judge anybody? Only God can do that.

[@crimsontide1980]

I think religion and treating people good usually go hand in hand though. Guess it depends on the religion and its ideals.

[@Verbruggen1777]

Thanks for posting! Gotta' LOVE the Muppets! =D A truly wonderful song, written by David Mallett. A songwriter from Maine whose music spans four decades! His stuff's been covered by over 150 different artist & this is one of the greats!

[@BudNowski-n1b]

Oh we need alot of John Denver these days❤

[@Jynxxxycat]

We lost such a national treasure, with John Denver. I wish that he could have found his peace, during his lifetime. That accident would have never happened. 😭

[@laurac5451]

People who don't like this must have cold dead hearts.

[@karenryan78]

That they do .....literally.

[@shadeylady8993]

vampires....not the cool ones on Twilight. like the ones in Congress

[@prithvirajs4157]

Brilliant . What a lovely simple song.

[@foygreenwood]

Amen.

[@nicholasbullock5894]

Yep

[@lonniethehorrorwritertobin1128]

He is so magnificent!

[@karmendopslaff95]

The perfect presentation for Aspen Tree !

[@wagglet3]

This song brings back so many amazing memories of my childhood. My mom would always play his CD and everytime this song came on i would get so excited and me and my mom would sing it together. best years of my life (so far).

[@YashVyas-bj8zz]

I can't believe this comments from 2011. Those were the days!

[@FairyBubblePuppy]

I have been looking for this for years and years!!

[@CMCowan88]

Beautiful fun version of this song. Miss the gifts of music and activism John shared with the world.

[@maryspinker]

brings tears - i was raising my kids at this time and we watched the muppet show every week - john denver was always a treat!

[@giannaclifford5006]

I sang this for my pre k graduation, and I only knew the first few words since. I had no idea what it was from, nor had I ever listened to the actual song. This is so nostalgic.

[@NatashaArianne]

@bsteinagel you just hit the nail on the head! I stick by John Denver, because he had such a pure, innocent heart. I have been uplifted SO MANY TIMES, by his music. I have so many memories of listening to his music, while driving up to Alaska, and listening to country roads....watching this little video with the little girl I took care of...-the national forests are in great danger from the current administration--they plan to take away protection of forests.Defenders of Wildlife have a petition

[@karenryan78]

Happy Earth Day everyone ~ ♡ This is just a sweet delightful thing to see even though I'm a hardcore JD fan ~♡ P.S. Those that did the thumbs down just don't get it . Check out your heart .

[@kimmariefaber4636]

Watching the Muppet Show makes me smile and feel good, no matter what else is happening in my life. Joy!

[@johnholland723]

And who can forget the man that actually wrote it ?(Three seconds,John,...Dave Mallet from Maine,who by the way ,is still performing amazing sets) Yeah.There is not a scale that can ever measure the likes of great writers AND oerformers.Dave or John.Heaven?No matter.His spirit lives on in every love song that is being written,to remind us that never is ever accomplished by hateful war. I like tGo Ko think John would have chosen to cast his vote for an intelligent woman,quite capable of handling the reins of our America!Go K!We Want a landslide win.(I am going out on a limb but I think DT is gonna get whupped good!

[@gunnarlinde786]

awesome...voice from outher space...tks j denver

[@robinaguinaldo4507]

If there is a certain sound of the forest, I definitely hear JOHN DENVER’S voice.

[@clarissaNaz]

I remember watching this as a kid. Loved it then, STILL love it! What a treasure to have this to call up anytime I want to!

[@ilovetaylorswiftandk]

We sung this song to open our Garden of Dreams at school. It is going great! Thanks to Ms. Kravitz for teaching this song to the whole school!!!!

[@babyruth225]

John was one in a million. Awsome!! I still miss him.

[@goinsouth051]

He Would have made a Great Father :.) I Love his Music Because it's so Relaxing. Truly a Treasure of the 70s/80s

[@dmklmmr]

He has a son and 2 daughters Zach, Anna Kate & Jesse Belle.

[@jun4ik]

My 4-year-old loves this song!

[@alisonthorn3085]

I love this song :) Where has this been all my life?

[@annettemarie1969]

I had long forgotten this from my childhood. I adore JD and I'm so pleased you posted this thank you so much.

[@christopherlandry5223]

Completely wonderful ❤

[@maryspinker]

me, my hubby, and our 4 kids. i would SO go back here.

[@tat2whttrsh]

Thank you for posting this song. I hadn't heard it in years and it was a sweet memory for me.

[@BiancaAmanda1]

I love this song!!! And the video is dead cute!! Thanks so much for posting!!! He´s missed so dearly!!!

[@loonylovesgood]

Why did I cry like a baby all the way through this? Must be hormones, LOL. Or it's just so touching and sweet!

[@memoryaccessviolation]

How's your life now?

[@anthonydanna3437]

You're not the only one.

[@madisonanton3541]

I remember I sang this song for my kindergarten graduation, I'm now in 7th grade going into 8th. 😭❤️

[@JabrinkTheStink]

Try being a senior in high school and experiencing the same thing

[@brookestudwell594]

Madison Anton jj

[@nicholasbullock5894]

JaketheSnake1197 true

[@tojilsosa4885]

Im guessing when you're reading this, you're in 11th grade, and bet you that you miss being a 7th grader. time flies by, and if you don't enjoy life, then you're gonna regret it later on. i miss being a 7th grader as well. im now in 10th grade, and i can tell you i miss the 1st 12 years of my life, and i just cry thinking about that time of my life.

[@louisebuck9071]

I'm 70 and it helped me through a major back suregery in the 70s!

[@SugarL1414]

oh my gosh...I had to sing this song in Grade One and 11 years later I still know all the words :D Thank you for posting this! This honestly just made my day!!!!

[@maryspinker]

this was a magical time to raise kids...i have been SOOOO blessed.

[@LightStreamer]

what a gentle man

[@serbiesnow]

+Ryan Owen I love his music.. but a gentle man he was not...

[@LightStreamer]

why what he do?

[@serbiesnow]

+Ryan Owen he fought a lot of personal issues, and had more than a few run ins with the law because of a few crazy actions,.it all easily found in a google search. Many times people assume ones character to be quite different than reality due to their impressions based on a persons TV or musical endeavors. No matter, he was a great singer and Im glad he sang for us as his music has made many lives better. I wish he was still around, as he and so many others have gone before I was able to meet, or hear in person.

[@debbieshaffer-robinson3659]

I'm going to sing this song at the Spring Concert!!!!!

[@Rosemary-tz4dm]

Debbie Shaffer-Robinson Same!!

[@sheanartisthunty]

this is so wholesome

[@y-mefarm4249]

I remember this! Thanks for remembering my childhood!

[@NatureNoah1104]

I love the ending when they sing together

[@karaoconnoraliasraidra]

I remember seeing this episode years ago and I always thought this song was beautiful. Thank you for posting this! :-D

[@broadwaydude2378]

i cannot believe you just said that! john denver is absolutely AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

[@lovegeorge4ever]

We love you John! Now you´re part of EVERYTHING. You are in the wind, the water, the earth, the flowers, the mountains and the trees... We love you so much, you beautiful man. Beautiful soul. You left too soon, John. Love you so much.

[@joyunicycle]

I used to sing this song as a kid.

[@maryspinker]

my kids grew up in the 70s, we watched the muppets religeously - what a great time it was. i miss it.

[@Hellzapoppet]

Classic much-covered song by the great singer-songwriter David Mallett. And who better to cover it than John Denver and the Muppets? Seriously, there were so many wonderful musical performances on this show (as well as on "Sesame Street")!

[@dtshifter]

I feel so lucky to have grown up in a time and place where there John Denver was on the radio and the Muppets were all over TV.

[@josephhorgan5722]

I remember in elementary school, by music teacher would play this song and we would sing this every class. It’s so nastalogic

[@moparmtn]

Thank you John for all the great memories..... RIP

[@thelastjohnwayne]

I miss you John

[@Jakeandscarlett]

Did this with hand signals in kindergarten through my whole elementary school

[@ThePossumfan]

I haven't heard this in years

[@yvonneridgeway]

Now Inch by Inch!!! Love this fella - sing this wee song every time I do me gardens!!!

[@maryspinker]

i would almost sell my soul to be back at this point in time...my kids were little, my parents were still living and all was well with the world...

[@ambersalcove]

I love John Denver I'm going to name one of my nephews after him you are very much loved John Denver and your voice will never be forgotten

[@flameguy55]

The song was original written by Dave Mallett.

[@debbysmith5346]

Poems Prayers and Promises a must hear. John Denver was a great man

[@troyfunk5578]

The singing flowers are amusing, but the first time l saw the singing watermelon, l lost it! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mingemuncher12345]

Sang this in elementary school and now my daughter is singing it in her Spring concert.