There's an old adage that there's no such thing as a free lunch, but in the world of streaming that seems increasingly untrue. While services like Netflix and Disney+ will be paywalled forever, some new alternatives to cable have been popping up recently that pose a direct challenge to YouTube TV by streaming cable channels for the low cost of nothing at all.
Accessing this site couldn't be easier, and like the best free things you find on the Internet, you don't even need to make an account to access all of these free TV streams.
How to stream broadcast and cable channels free TV from TV Garden
Boot up your browser on your phone, desktop, or tablet and you're ready to go
To access TV Garden's hundreds of streams, all you have to do it open your browser of choice, go to tv.garden, select your country, and then you're ready to stream. The number of choices can be a little overwhelming at first, so I recommend using the search button at the top to look for local channels in your area. A quick search for "ABC" brought up all the local affiliates for this channel, and I was able to find a local broadcast within moments.
If you're less sure about what you want to watch there's a browse function on the left, that lets you explore channels by category, such as news, sports or kids. And if you really want to let fate decide what you're watching, you can roll the dice icon at the top of the page to jump directly into a random stream.
Once you find something you like, you can favorite a channel by clicking the star icon. Because there are no logins to juggle, that preference is stored locally in your browser, so be aware that if you change devices, you'll have to re-favorite channels you want quick access to.
I was also able to use AirPlay to cast video from my iPhone to my Roku, while still using the phone as a remote to select channels, which really did make this feel like a YouTube TV replacement. Sure, there's no DVR and premium channels are nonexistent on the platform, but for the low low cost of nothing at all, I couldn't really complain about what TV Garden has on offer. If you're looking for something a little different to add to your streaming lineup, TV Garden is a solid free service that makes keeping up with local stations a breeze, and is definitely one of the best hidden gems I've found on the web.