Farmhouse Fixer Star 🏠 Jonathan Knight Is Planning the HGTV Show Everyone’s Been Begging For

Jonathan Knight, best known both as a member of New Kids on the Block and the host of Farmhouse Fixer, isn’t letting the cancellation of his HGTV show slow him down. In fact, he’s taking it as an opportunity to plant new seeds—literally.

Although Farmhouse Fixer appears to be off HGTV’s current slate, Knight is already dreaming up his next big move. In a recent interview with Country Living magazine, he opened up about his long-standing desire to revive the “garden” part of the Home and Garden Television network. While the “home” side has flourished with endless renovation shows, the “garden” aspect has taken a noticeable backseat—and Knight wants to change that.

“I’ve always urged the people at HGTV to bring the garden aspect back to HGTV,” Knight said candidly. “They say the garden shows don’t do well, but I think if there was a really good one, it would do well.” His passion for the outdoors and farming isn’t just for show—Knight lives it every day. And he believes audiences might be more receptive than HGTV executives think.

He admits that gardening may not be as popular as it once was, but that hasn’t stopped him from crafting a few farm-based ideas to pitch. What he envisions is something much more grounded, more authentic—far from the high-stakes drama or over-the-top personalities that dominate some reality TV.

Rather than crafting yet another glossy renovation series, Knight wants to take viewers behind the scenes of real farm life. “Just a reality show tagging along with me while I do my daily chores and hopefully teach people things along the way, that would be cool,” he explained. No flashy drama, no manufactured conflict—just honest, informative, and inspiring content centered around sustainable living, hard work, and growing your own food.

Knight’s fans seem to be completely on board. When he announced the cancellation of Farmhouse Fixer on Instagram back in May, the comment section flooded with support—and suggestions. One fan wrote, “You need an HGTV show on how to plan and build a farm/greenhouse! I’d love to watch and get helpful tips.” Another chimed in with, “I would love to grow some of my own food but have no idea how to start. I wish HGTV had a little more G in their programming!”

It’s clear the demand is there. Many viewers are hungry for content that offers real-world, practical skills—especially as more people become interested in sustainability, self-sufficiency, and healthier living.

Interestingly, Knight isn’t the only HGTV personality floating new ideas in public. Home Town duo Ben and Erin Napier recently tossed out their own show concept on Instagram—one where they simply watch movies and break down the set design details. Fans immediately latched onto the idea, especially after Erin suggested they start with Nancy Meyers films, known for their swoon-worthy interiors.

This moment in HGTV’s evolution seems to be marked by uncertainty—but also creative opportunity. With the network experimenting and fans voicing their desire for fresh, grounded content, perhaps this is exactly the right time for Knight’s low-drama, farm-forward show to sprout into something real.

Whether HGTV will greenlight his pitch remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure—Jonathan Knight’s next chapter may very well bloom from the garden rows he’s been quietly tending all along.